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Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener

Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the first NFL game of the season. Despite losing their starting quarterback early, the Seahawks made a strong comeback with key interceptions and a late touchdown.

Key Facts

  • The game was a rematch of the last Super Bowl where the Seahawks defeated the Patriots.
  • Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was injured early and replaced by backup Drew Lock.
  • Patriots led 10-0 at halftime with rookie Eli Raridon scoring the first touchdown.
  • Drew Lock threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the fourth quarter.
  • Seahawks defense intercepted Patriots quarterback Drake Maye three times in the last quarter.
  • The Patriots tried to win with a pass instead of a field goal in the final seconds but were intercepted.
  • Initial tests showed Darnold’s hip injury was not a fracture.
  • The NFL season will continue with a game in Australia between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
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