‘Sent a blitz’: Jaxon Smith-Njigba speaks out after Drew Lock leads Seahawks to 13-10 win over Patriots
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has praised Drew Lock after the Seattle Seahawks overcame the New England Patriots 13-10 in their NFL season opener. Seattle lost starting quarterback Sam Darnold to injury during the opening series, leaving Lock to take over with the Seahawks trailing 10-3 heading into the fourth quarter.
Seattle Seahawks secured a narrow 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots in their NFL season opener, thanks to a late-game comeback led by rookie quarterback Drew Lock. Quarterback Sam Darnold suffered an injury during the opening series, forcing Lock to step in. The rookie responded by finding Smith-Njigba for a crucial 45-yard touchdown, sparking Seattle's 10 unanswered points to seal the win.
Smith-Njigba was a key contributor to the turnaround, leading the Seahawks with eight receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown. Regarding the decisive fourth-and-1 play, Smith-Njigba commented: "I was happy it was a pass play. They thought it was a run. I believe they sent a blitz. My job was to find the zone." Drew Lock completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown, while Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the second half.
Despite the early loss of Darnold, Smith-Njigba emphasized the team's trust in Lock, stating: "We fully trust in Drew Lock to come in and do his thing. He's done it time and time again."
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