The Seattle Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL season with a dramatic 13-10 comeback victory over the New England Patriots, overcoming a 10-0 deficit in a defensive battle. Seattle rallied behind backup quarterback Drew Lock after Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury, while the Seahawks defense intercepted Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle with 122 receiving yards and a touchdown.