Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots 13-10 in Week 1

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Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots 13-10 in Week 1
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The Seattle Seahawks earned a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL season opener. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold exited the game during the first drive with a hip injury and did not return, leaving Drew Lock to manage the offense for the remainder of the contest. The Seahawks' defense anchored the win by holding the Patriots to 277 total yards and recording three interceptions against Drake Maye. While the team struggled with offensive line protection and 10 penalties, first-round running back Jadarian Price contributed 52 rushing yards on 10 carries. Seattle now faces uncertainty regarding the duration of the injury to Darnold as the team prepares for its next matchup.

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  • Seattle defeated New England 13-10 in the season opener.
  • Sam Darnold sustained a hip injury on the first drive of the game.
  • The Seahawks' defense intercepted three passes from Drake Maye.
  • Seattle committed 10 penalties for a total of 98 yards.
  • Jadarian Price recorded 52 rushing yards in his professional debut.
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