The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13–10 on September 10, 2026, in the NFL season opener despite losing starting quarterback Sam Darnold to early injury. Backup Drew Lock led late scoring drives while Seahawks intercepted Patriots quarterback Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter.
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Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will see their championship banner raised before hosting Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season on Wednesday night.
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch AP News
Backup quarterback Drew Lock led two late scoring drives and the Seattle Seahawks intercepted Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter to overcome an early injury to starter Sam Darnold and beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in a Super Bowl rematch.
The Seahawks picked off Drake Maye on New England's final three possessions to overcome a 10-0 deficit and the early exit of starting quarterback Sam Darnold.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three costly interceptions in NFL’s season opener
The Seattle Seahawks stunned the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL season opener Wednesday night after Drake Maye threw three interceptions during the fourth quarter. Nate Burleson has more.