Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener
Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the opening game of the NFL season.
The Seattle Seahawks, defending champions, secured a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots in the season opener at Lumen Field, marking a historic rematch of the previous Super Bowl. The game featured a familiar storyline, with the Patriots falling behind to the Dark Side defensive unit once again. After Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury early, the Seahawks turned things around with three interceptions in the final quarter.
Rookie tight end Eli Raridon scored the first touchdown of the season for Seattle in the second quarter, while backup quarterback Drew Lock ignited the offense in the third quarter. A crucial interception by Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett in the fourth quarter set the stage for quarterback Drew Lock's 45-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Despite New England's final drive, the Seahawks held on to win, avoiding overtime and claiming their first season victory.
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