Patriots at Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 42, New England Patriots 28 · VEETA's Reboot
Final Score
Patriots 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Seahawks 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPSam Darnold 352 yds passingZach Charbonnet 22 yds rushingRomeo Doubs 154 yds receivingNick Emmanwori 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 300 · 381Passing yards 278 · 352Rushing yards 22 · 29Completions 13/27 · 18/25Yards per carry 3.1 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11h ago
In a thrilling opening to the 2026 season, the Seattle Seahawks topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 42-28. This victory not only sets the tone for Seattle’s campaign but also highlights their offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
Quarterback Sam Darnold led the charge for the Seahawks, throwing for an impressive 352 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Although the ground game was less explosive, Zach Charbonnet contributed with 22 rushing yards, while Romeo Doubs of the Patriots made a statement with 154 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive.
Defensively, the Seahawks made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, most notably from DeMarcus Lawrence, who recorded a sack, and Nick Emmanwori, who intercepted a pass. The turning point came when Darnold found his rhythm in the second quarter, leading a scoring drive that extended Seattle's lead. With the Patriots unable to respond effectively, Seattle's defense maintained pressure, ensuring a confident start to their season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 13/27 | 48% | 293 | 3 | 2 | 93.5 |
| Seahawks | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 18/25 | 72% | 352 | 5 | 1 | 137.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Emanuel WilsonHB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Romeo DoubsWR | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 38 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 24 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||||||
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 3 | 145 | 48.3 | 44 | 2 | 86 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 1 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Emanuel WilsonHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seahawks | |||||
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian LoveFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derick HallLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus LawrenceLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ty OkadaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mitch WishnowskyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||
| Jason MyersK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |