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Drake Maye's terrible decision gifts Seahawks opening night win as Patriots left stunned to start NFL season
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in a thrilling NFL season opener, with cornerback Josh Jobe intercepting Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on the final play to secure the win.
- Maye, who led the Patriots to Super Bowl LX last season, threw three interceptions, including a costly one on a jump ball in the end zone to Jobe, despite finishing with 178 passing yards and one touchdown.
- Seahawks backup quarterback Drew Lock played most of the game after Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury early on, completing 16-of-22 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown, helping Seattle capitalize on Maye’s mistakes.
- Key Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had eight catches for 122 yards, including a pivotal 45-yard touchdown catch-and-run on a clever fourth-and-1 call that tied the game late in the fourth quarter.
- The Patriots lost both starting quarterback Sam Darnold and top offseason acquisition A.J. Brown to injuries during the game, raising concerns about their availability and impact on New England’s Super Bowl hopes this season.
