Seattle Seahawks secure season-opening win against New England Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks began their 2026 NFL season with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Wednesday night. The game concluded after a late interception by a Seahawks defensive back on a pass thrown under duress. This finish provided a direct contrast to the opening game of the 2025 season, where the Seahawks lost 17-13 to the San Francisco 49ers after a late-game strip sack of Sam Darnold. During that previous season opener, the San Francisco 49ers capitalized on a late touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to Jake Tonges to overtake the Seahawks. While the 2025 campaign ended with the Seahawks winning the championship, the recent win against the New England Patriots mirrors the competitive nature of their start from a year ago. The team successfully defended a late-game situation that mirrored their narrow defeat against the San Francisco 49ers.

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