New England
Patriots
0-0
31
FINAL
28
Seattle
Seahawks
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 31-28. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but the stakes were high as they kicked off the 2026 season looking to establish early momentum in the league.
Seattle’s quarterback, Player 555222821, had a standout performance, throwing for 380 yards and four touchdowns, leading a potent aerial attack. TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots countered with a stellar ground game, racking up 145 rushing yards, while the Seahawks’ Player 555223398 made a significant impact in the receiving game with 194 yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Patriots managed to make timely plays, highlighted by Shavon Revel Jr’s crucial interception that shifted the momentum late in the game. Although DaQuan Jones recorded half a sack, it was the overall defensive effort that disrupted Seattle's rhythm when it mattered most. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Revel Jr's pick set up a touchdown drive, allowing New England to secure the victory and start the season on a high note.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 380 | 4 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 219 | 3 | 0 | 151.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 27 | 145 | 5.4 | 33 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 194 | 64.7 | 79 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 41 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 56 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 26 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

