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Business and EconomyBy Seattle Times sports staff9/10/20261 min read
The Seahawks' season has kicked off against the Patriots — and there's already an injury concern at their most important position.
✨ Key Highlights
- The Seahawks opened their season with a 13-10 comeback victory over the Patriots on Sept. 9, 2026, in a Super Bowl rematch, riding their defense and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- Quarterback Sam Darnold was injured on Seattle's opening drive after being sacked on third down, but coach Mike Macdonald said the team later received "great news" on the injury.
- Backup Drew Lock connected with Smith-Njigba across the middle for a 45-yard touchdown to tie the game, and Jason Myers added a 26-yard field goal to give Seattle the lead after earlier hitting a 30-yard field goal.
- The defense sealed the win with three interceptions of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye: Nehemiah Pritchett grabbed a tipped pass, Julian Love followed with another, and Josh Jobe intercepted in the end zone along the sideline.
- New England had opened the scoring on a first-half touchdown pass from Maye to tight end Eli Raridon and extended its lead with a 50-yard field goal, while receiver A.J. Brown limped off early in the second half.
- Pregame ceremonies featured the unveiling of Seattle's Super Bowl banner and Richard Sherman raising the 12 flag, while new owners the Khosla family were introduced, with Neal Khosla announcing the return of white throwback uniforms next season.
First quarter impressions with the Seahawks and Patriots tied 0-0:
A year ago, when there were more questions than answers about Sam Darnold as the Seahawks starting quarterback, seeing him limp to