Patriots at Seahawks
New England Patriots 38, Seattle Seahawks 23 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Patriots 38 6 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 0 XP
Seahawks 23 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 0 XPDrake Maye 421 yds passingJames Cook III 90 yds rushingHunter Henry 158 yds receivingCraig Woodson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 444 ยท 229Passing yards 421 ยท 224Rushing yards 23 ยท 5Completions 31/38 ยท 16/30Yards per carry 2.6 ยท 23.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
In an impressive season opener, the New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 38-23, marking a strong start to the 2026 campaign. With both teams looking to establish momentum early, the Patriots showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity throughout the contest.
Quarterback Drake Maye was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 421 yards and five touchdowns, effectively leading the Patriots' high-octane offense. Hunter Henry was a key target, racking up 158 receiving yards, while James Cook III managed to keep the Seahawks competitive with 90 rushing yards on the other side.
Defensively, the Patriots made their presence felt, highlighted by Craig Woodson's two interceptions that shifted the momentum in their favor. Milton Williams added a sack to the mix, contributing to a relentless pass rush that kept the Seahawks off balance. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Woodson's first interception set up a quick touchdown, extending New England's lead and putting them in control for the remainder of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 31/38 | 82% | 421 | 5 | 1 | 141.4 |
| Seahawks | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 16/30 | 53% | 157 | 2 | 0 | 90.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | โ | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seahawks | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 76 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 12 | 158 | 13.2 | 60 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 6 | 135 | 22.5 | 92 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 52 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||||||
| Tory HortonWR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 14 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake BoboWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cooper KuppWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell PettusSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seahawks | |||||
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Uchenna NwosuREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus LawrenceLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Mitch WishnowskyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason MyersK | 1/1 | 0 | 51 |