Seahawks rally past Patriots 13–10 after Darnold injury
Drew Lock led Seattle’s late comeback on September 9, 2026, as three fourth-quarter interceptions helped the Seahawks beat New England in their NFL season opener.
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- Drew Lock led Seattle’s late comeback on September 9, 2026, as three fourth-quarter interceptions helped the Seahawks beat New England in their NFL season opener.
Seattle recovered from a 10-point deficit to beat New England 13–10 on September 9, 2026, with backup quarterback Drew Lock leading the comeback after Sam Darnold left with a hip injury.
The Seahawks intercepted Patriots quarterback Drake Maye three times in the final quarter of the NFL season opener in Seattle. Josh Jobe secured the victory with an interception in the end zone on New England’s final drive, according to [The Guardian’s match report](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/10/seahawks-patriots-drew-lock-sam-darnold-drake-maye).
Seattle had scored only a field goal through three quarters. After Nehemiah Pritchett intercepted Maye, Lock found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard touchdown on fourth-and-one to bring the teams level. Julian Love’s interception then helped set up Jason Myers’ decisive 26-yard field goal. The scoring plays are recorded in [Seattle’s official game centre](https://www.seahawks.com/game-day/2026/reg-week1/seahawks-vs-patriots/).
The home team raised its championship banner before the rematch of the previous Super Bowl. Darnold’s early departure disrupted the celebration, but Seattle’s defence gave Lock the opportunities needed to turn the game around.
