Injuries plague Patriots-Seahawks season opener rematch in Seattle
Key injuries to A.J. Brown and Sam Darnold marked the Patriots-Seahawks season opener rematch.
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NFL 2025-26 Season
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2026-09-10 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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Patriots led 10-3 over Seahawks entering fourth quarter
The New England Patriots extended their lead to 10-3 over the Seattle Seahawks entering the fourth quarter of their Wednesday night season opener.
Patriots and Seahawks meet in NFL season opener rematch of Super Bowl LX
The New England Patriots faced the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL season opener on Wednesday that was billed as a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won in February, defeating New England 29-10 to claim the franchise's second Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exits game in first quarter
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the game in the first quarter of Wednesday's season opener against the New England Patriots and was later ruled out. Drew Lock replaced Darnold at the quarterback position.
A.J. Brown suffers ankle injury in Patriots season opener debut
A.J. Brown, acquired by the New England Patriots in an offseason trade with Philadelphia, suffered a right ankle injury during the third quarter of the Patriots' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. The injury occurred when Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett appeared to land on Brown's ankle while breaking up a pass intended for Brown. Brown was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
A.J. Brown completes three receptions before injury in Patriots debut
Before exiting the game due to injury, A.J. Brown caught three of his first four targets for 26 yards in his New England Patriots debut. His largest gain was a 14-yard slant route. He also drew a 34-yard pass interference penalty that helped set up the Patriots' opening touchdown.
Patriots lead 10-0 when A.J. Brown exits game
The New England Patriots held a 10-0 lead over the Seattle Seahawks when A.J. Brown left the game with an ankle injury in the third quarter of their season opener on Wednesday.
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