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Seattle Seahawks beat New England Patriots to open the 2026 NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:25 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seattle Seahawks beat New England Patriots to open the 2026 NFL season

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL season with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. Trailing by 10 points in the second half, the Seahawks rallied to secure the win following a game-clinching interception by Josh Jobe off a pass from Drake Maye. The win marks the 11th consecutive victory for Seattle dating back to the previous season, tying a franchise record set by the 2005 team. Head coach Mike Macdonald, who is 39 years old, becomes the youngest coach in NFL history to win 11 straight games. The evening was marked by the unveiling of the team's latest Super Bowl banner, though the home opener was tempered by an injury sustained by Sam Darnold. The Seahawks remain undefeated since late 2025 as they look to maintain their current momentum.

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•Seattle defeated New England 13-10 on the opening night of the 2026 NFL season.
•Josh Jobe secured the win with an interception of a Drake Maye pass.
•The Seahawks matched their 2005 franchise record of 11 consecutive wins.
•Mike Macdonald is the first coach under age 40 to win 11 straight games in the Super Bowl Era.
•The game took place at Lumen Field following a Super Bowl banner unveiling ceremony.

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Mike Macdonald is a Super Bowl champion and his Seahawks have won 11 straight dating back to 2025. Oh yeah, and Coach isn’t even 40 yet.
— Yahoo Sports

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