Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots in NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
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.
- •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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