Seattle takes control late
The Seattle Seahawks scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 at Lumen Field in Week 1. Seattle opened the 2026 season 1-0, while New England fell to 0-1. The Patriots led 7-0 at halftime after neither team scored in the opening quarter. Each side added three points in the third, leaving New England ahead 10-3 entering the fourth. Seattle produced its biggest scoring quarter when it mattered most, while holding the Patriots scoreless over the final period.
Smith-Njigba leads the passing game
Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught eight of 11 targets for 122 yards and a touchdown, accounting for most of Seattle’s receiving production. Drew Lock completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown, adding 13 rushing yards on two carries. Cooper Kupp contributed two catches for 35 yards on three targets. On the ground, Jadarian Price gained 52 yards on 10 carries and caught both of his targets for six yards.
Turnovers weigh on New England
Seattle’s defense finished with three interceptions and three sacks, allowing 10 points and 277 yards. Drake Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown but threw all three interceptions. He also ran seven times for 47 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson handled 18 carries for 51 yards and added five catches for 44 yards on six targets. Mack Hollins caught four passes for 51 yards, while DeMario Douglas turned seven targets into five receptions for 20 yards. Tight end Eli Raridon scored New England’s lone touchdown on his only reception, a two-yard catch.
Fantasy takeaways
Smith-Njigba delivered the game’s highest PPR total at 26.2 points, pairing an eight-catch workload with a touchdown and triple-digit yardage. Stevenson’s five receptions helped him reach 14.5 PPR points despite limited rushing production. Seattle’s defense posted 14.0 fantasy points. Lock finished with 12.8, while Maye’s three interceptions limited him to 9.8 despite his rushing contribution.
Week 2 schedule
New England hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET. Seattle visits the Arizona Cardinals that day at 4:25 p.m. ET.