Seattle Seahawks secure win over New England Patriots in season opener

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seattle Seahawks secure win over New England Patriots in season opener
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The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Seattle on Wednesday behind a late surge of 13 unanswered points. New England led for the majority of the contest before Drake Maye committed three second-half interceptions, including a game-ending pick by Josh Jobe. Sam Darnold exited the game for the Seahawks in the first half with a hip injury and was replaced by Drew Lock, who threw for 187 yards and a touchdown. The Patriots struggled to establish a consistent run game, totaling only 51 yards from Rhamondre Stevenson. New England wide receiver A.J. Brown left the field in the third quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. The loss follows a season-opening performance marred by missed tackles and ball security issues for the Patriots.

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  • The Seattle Seahawks scored 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
  • Drake Maye recorded three interceptions for the New England Patriots in the second half.
  • Sam Darnold was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a hip injury.
  • Eli Raridon recorded his first NFL catch and touchdown during the contest.
  • A.J. Brown left the game in the third quarter after sustaining an ankle injury.
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The Patriots looked like they were in control of the Super Bowl rematch, but then everything went wrong.

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