Seahawks rally to edge Patriots in season opener
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Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks secured a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots on September 9 at Lumen Field. After losing starting quarterback Sam Darnold to a glute injury early in the game, Drew Lock stepped in to lead the team. The Seahawks faced challenges with penalties and an inconsistent offense but managed to capitalize on key defensive plays. Mike Macdonald's defense performed well despite issues with containing Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. The Seahawks will need to address their mistakes as they prepare for future matchups.
- •Seahawks commit 10 penalties for 98 yards against the Patriots.
- •Drew Lock takes over after Sam Darnold's injury in the first quarter.
- •Drake Maye rushes for 47 yards, adding pressure to Seattle's defense.
- •Seattle's secondary deals with injuries prior to the season opener.
- •Game highlights include key interceptions that helped seal the victory.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — An All-22 review of the good and bad from the Seahawks win vs. Patriots
"Seattle overcame early mistakes, injuries and an offensive struggle to rally past New England in the season opener.
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