Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots 13-10 in NFL season opener
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 at Lumen Field on Wednesday in a Week 1 NFL matchup. New England held a 7-0 lead at halftime following a touchdown reception by Eli Raridon, but the offense faltered in the second half. Drake Maye threw three interceptions after halftime, including a late-game turnover that ended the Patriots' final drive. Seattle backup quarterback Drew Lock took over for Sam Darnold after a first-quarter hip injury. Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded a 45-yard touchdown for the Seahawks, tying the game in the fourth quarter. New England plays the Pittsburgh Steelers next week.
- •Seattle Seahawks won 13-10 at home against the New England Patriots.
- •Sam Darnold exited the game in the first quarter with a hip injury.
- •Eli Raridon scored the only touchdown for New England.
- •Drake Maye threw three interceptions during the second half.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba tied the game with a 45-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run.
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks vs Patriots: Studs & Duds from 13-10 Week 1 win
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Instant analysis from Patriots’ 13-10 loss to Seahawks
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots blow golden opportunity in 13-10 Week 1 loss to Seahawks
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — 5 moments that defined the Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks
"Uchenna Nwosu and Julian Love don’t receive enough media attention, but stole the show in the NFL's opener tonight,
"The Patriots couldn't overcome a second-half meltdown in Wednesday's Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.
"Relive the biggest moments from the Patriots’ 13-10 loss in Week 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:36 AMSeahawks vs Patriots: Studs & Duds from 13-10 Week 1 win
Uchenna Nwosu and Julian Love don’t receive enough media attention, but stole the show in the NFL's opener tonight,
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:05 AMInstant analysis from Patriots’ 13-10 loss to Seahawks
Observations from the 2026 season opener at Lumen Field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:59 AMPatriots blow golden opportunity in 13-10 Week 1 loss to Seahawks
The Patriots couldn't overcome a second-half meltdown in Wednesday's Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:55 AM5 moments that defined the Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks
Relive the biggest moments from the Patriots’ 13-10 loss in Week 1.
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