The Seattle Seahawks began their NFL season with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots, sealed by a dramatic fourth-quarter interception from cornerback Josh Jobe. The pick, which came on the final play of the game, denied the Patriots a chance to win or tie after they had driven into field goal range.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye endured a challenging opening night, finishing with 23 completions on 33 attempts for 178 yards, one touchdown pass to rookie tight end Eli Raridon, and three interceptions. The final interception, made by Jobe in the end zone, ended the Patriots' hopes of starting the season with a win.
Maye's night was a tale of two halves, marked by critical mistakes in the fourth quarter. One interception in the fourth quarter, intended for receiver Romeo Doubs, was picked off by Nehemiah Pritchett, leading to a field goal for the Seahawks. Another interception by Julian Love gave the Seahawks possession again, setting up the game-winning score.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock played most of the game after starter Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on the fifth play of the season. Lock completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown, with no turnovers. His performance was bolstered by wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had eight catches for 122 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown reception that tied the game in the second half.
The Patriots also faced an injury setback when A.J. Brown, a key offseason acquisition, left the game with an ankle injury after making three catches for 26 yards. Darnold's injury, sustained in the first quarter when sacked by Dre’Mont Jones, also raises concerns for the Seahawks' season outlook.
The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle on September 9, 2026. The Seahawks raised their Super Bowl victory banner before the game, commemorating a championship won the previous season.