Overview
- The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the season-opening Super Bowl rematch, with turnovers deciding a low-scoring game.
- Seahawks starter Sam Darnold exited after a sack-related hip injury on the fifth play and backup Drew Lock connected on a long touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions, including a game-sealing end-zone pick by Josh Jobe with 26 seconds remaining.
- Patriots star receiver AJ Brown left early with an ankle injury, forcing New England to lean on reserves and adjust its offensive plan.
- Coach Mike Vrabel publicly backed Maye after the loss, but the performance echoed the rookie's Super Bowl struggles and raised immediate questions about his decision-making and development.