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Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots in NFL season opener

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots in NFL season opener
Summary

The Seattle Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL season with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Wednesday night at Lumen Field. Backup quarterback Drew Lock led the team on a scoring run in the second half after starter Sam Darnold exited the game with a hip injury. The Seahawks defense forced late turnovers, including a game-sealing interception by Josh Jobe against Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. While Seattle continues its 11-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Rams prepare for their season debut against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia on Thursday. The Rams enter the matchup with a revamped roster featuring recent acquisitions Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson.

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  • •Seattle defeated New England 13-10 in the NFL season opener.
  • •Sam Darnold left the game with a hip injury after the first drive.
  • •Drew Lock guided the offense to 13 unanswered points to secure the win.
  • •Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett recorded interceptions against Drake Maye.
  • •The Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday in Australia.
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The Super Bowl champ Seahawks showed why they might be just the team to upend the Rams' super team (again).

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