Seahawks 13, Patriots 10: the rematch stayed ugly and Seattle still won
Maye three interceptions. Darnold left injured. The first result of 2026 is 13-10.
Why this opener matters
The 2026 season began with the Super Bowl again. It did not begin with Super Bowl football. It began with a 13-10 defensive slog that Seattle still won.
What actually happened
ESPN: Patriots 0-7-3-0, Seahawks 0-0-3-10. New England led 10-0 in the third quarter. Seattle scored 13 unanswered points. Sam Darnold left injured. Drew Lock finished, 187 passing yards. Drake Maye threw three interceptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 122 receiving yards. Jadarian Price led Seattle rushers with 52 yards.
Wikipedia’s 2026 season page lists Seattle as the Kickoff Game winner. Sporting News and ESPN agree on 13-10. The Dark Side defence, not the February offence, won the night.
What it changes
Seattle is 1-0. New England is 0-1. Thursday in Melbourne was already on the clock. Monday in Kansas City is still open.
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