Seahawks-Patriots score: Seahawks lose Sam Darnold, still rally to beat the Patriots
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Key Points:
- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in the first quarter and was ruled out for an undetermined time, with Drew Lock stepping in to lead the team to a 13-10 comeback win over the New England Patriots.
- Despite missing key secondary players Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada, the Seahawks defense forced three interceptions from Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye in the final quarter, including a game-winning pick by Josh Jobe.
- Drew Lock orchestrated a critical game-winning drive in primetime, connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard game-tying touchdown and managing the offense effectively despite Darnold’s absence.
- Seattle’s offense struggled with penalties and missed opportunities but capitalized on key moments, including a successful fourth-down conversion and timely field goals by Jason Myers to secure the victory.
- The Seahawks will have a mini-bye before facing the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 20, with the team dealing with injuries including a possible concussion for EDGE Uchenna Nwosu.
