Seahawks open the season with a 13-10 comeback over New England
Sam Darnold left the game early, Drew Lock finished it, and a defense with three interceptions kept Seattle within reach.
Seattle began the 2026 season on Sept. 9 with a 13-10 comeback win over New England, a low-scoring opener decided by turnovers rather than offense.
Quarterback Sam Darnold left the game early and Drew Lock took over. The defense carried the margin, recording three interceptions in a game where points were hard to come by for either side.
Details in this recap come from the team's published post-game reaction piece.
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