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Seahawks rally past Patriots in NFL season opener

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The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks opened the NFL season with a comeback victory Wednesday night, scoring the game’s final 13 points to defeat the New England Patriots 13-10 in Seattle.

The Seahawks had to do it largely without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who suffered a hip injury on the opening drive and did not return. Darnold completed his only pass for 13 yards before leaving the game.

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Backup Drew Lock took over and helped Seattle overcome a 10-0 deficit. Lock completed his night with 187 passing yards and a touchdown as the Seahawks began their title defense with a 1-0 record.

The key offensive play came when Lock connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard touchdown. Seattle eventually completed its 13-point run while its defense shut down New England in the closing stages.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye passed for 178 yards and a touchdown, but New England’s final three possessions ended with interceptions, preventing the Patriots from answering Seattle’s comeback.

The loss left New England 0-1 to begin the season.

Seattle’s immediate concern now turns to Darnold, who led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl championship last season. The extent of his hip injury and a timetable for his return were not immediately known following Wednesday’s game.

The NFL’s opening week continues with a full schedule of games this weekend.

Source: NBC

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