Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots in season opener

The Seattle Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL season with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots at Lumen Field on September 9. Despite trailing 10-0 and losing starting quarterback Sam Darnold to a hip injury early in the game, the Seahawks rallied behind a defensive effort that produced three fourth-quarter interceptions against Drake Maye. Josh Jobe secured the win for Seattle with a late-game takeaway as the Patriots threatened in field goal range. Mike Macdonald earned his first win of the season as head coach, marking a continuation of the team's momentum from their previous Super Bowl run. The league schedule continues with a matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, marking the first regular-season NFL game to be played in Australia.

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