Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots in season opener at Lumen Field

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in their season opener on September 9, 2026, at Lumen Field. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold left the game in the first drive due to an injury and was later ruled out. Drew Lock replaced Darnold, completing 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown to help erase a 10-0 deficit. The Seahawks defense secured the win by intercepting Patriots quarterback Drake Maye three times, with Josh Jobe recording the final interception to seal the result. Following the game, head coach Mike Macdonald stated early medical evaluations for Darnold showed no fracture. The team now enters a period of rest before their second game of the season.

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