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Patriots vs. Seahawks NFL season opener: With some major mistakes, New England finds a way to lose to Seattle
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots lost a close 13-10 game to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL season opener, despite facing a Seahawks team playing most of the game with backup quarterback Drew Lock.
- Seahawks' starting QB Sam Darnold exited early with a hip injury, limiting Seattle's offense in the first half, but the team rallied with 10 fourth-quarter points to secure the win.
- Patriots quarterback Drake Maye struggled in the fourth quarter, throwing three costly interceptions including a decisive pick in the final minute that sealed the loss.
- Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored a critical 45-yard touchdown on a fourth down in the fourth quarter, highlighting the Seahawks' strong finish despite earlier offensive struggles.
- The Patriots' offense was conservative and hampered by injuries, notably losing star receiver A.J. Brown to an ankle injury, which may impact their performance in upcoming games.
