New England
Patriots
0-0
13
FINAL
21
Seattle
Seahawks
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 21-13, kicking off the 2026 season on a high note. Both teams aimed to establish momentum early, but it was the Seahawks who came out on top in this tightly contested battle.
Seattle's offense was led by quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 220 yards, showcasing his ability to command the field effectively. The Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson made an impact on the ground with 72 rushing yards, while A.J. Brown was a standout in the receiving corps for New England, racking up 99 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, the Patriots couldn't overcome Seattle's offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Seahawks were formidable, with Devon Witherspoon leading the charge with seven total tackles, and Leonard Williams making his presence felt with 1.5 sacks. A key turning point in the game came when Williams disrupted a crucial drive in the second half, stifling the Patriots' momentum and allowing the Seahawks to maintain their lead. The combination of pressure and solid tackling ultimately secured Seattle's victory in this opening week.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 35 | 22 | 220 | 0 | 0 | 80.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 34 | 18 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 72.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 72 | 7.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 16 | 67 | 4.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Durden | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 47 |

