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12 Numbers Of Note From The Seahawks' Season-Opening Win Over The Patriots

Twelve numbers that help tell the story of the Seahawks’ season-opening comeback win over New England.

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The Seahawks opened up the 2026 season with a wild win over the New England Patriots, overcoming not only the loss of starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who suffered a hip injury on the first drive of the game, but also a 10-point third-quarter deficit.

Thanks to a strong relief effort by Drew Lock and a great defensive performance, the Seahawks were able to claw their way back to earn a 13-10 win to start their season 1-0.

In addition to the final score, here are 12 numbers that help tell the story of Wednesday night's win:

11

Consecutive wins for the Seahawks, playoffs included, dating back to last season. Including postseason games, that's tied for the longest winning streak in franchise history with the 11-game streak the 2005 team had in the regular season on the way to earning the No. 1 seed.

3

Fourth-quarter interceptions for the Seahawks, one each by Nehemiah Pritchett, Julian Love and Josh Jobe. Wednesday's game marked the first time in nearly a decade that the Seahawks have recorded three interceptions in a single quarter, something they last did in October of 2016 when Richard Sherman had two interceptions and Earl Thomas had one in the fourth quarter of a win over the Jets.

14

Wins, with no losses, for the Seahawks in two-plus seasons under Mike Macdonald when they win the turnover battle, postseason included, after forcing three turnovers without committing one on Wednesday.

0

Pressures allowed by left tackle Charles Cross on 27 pass-blocking snaps, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, the third game in his career without allowing a pressure.

113.3

Drew Lock's passer rating after going 16 for 22 for 187 yards and a touchdown in relief of an injured Sam Darnold. That's the fifth highest single game rating of Lock's career (minimum 20 attempts) and best as a Seahawk.

122

Yards on eight catches for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning AP Offensive Player of the Year. It was Smith-Njigba's 11th 100-yard game, postseason included, dating back to the start of last season.

45

The length of Smith-Njigba's fourth-quarter touchdown, his fourth touchdown of 40-plus yards since the start of last season.

10 and 277

Points and yards for the Patriots. In their 11-game winning streak dating back to last season, the Seahawks have now held eight of 11 under 20 points, and eight of 11 under 300 yards.

9

Tackles for loss for Seattle's defense, including two made by safety Julian Love.

2 & 1

Tackles for loss and an interception for Julian Love, marking the first time in his career in which he has recorded multiple tackles for loss and an interception in the same game.

45.4

Net yards per punt on five punts for Michael Dickson, three of which pinned the Patriots inside the 20, including one downed inside the 10. Dickson's performance helped hold Marcus Jones, a second-team All-Pro as a returner last year and a first-team All-Pro in 2022, without a return yard.

13

Tackles made by linebacker Ernest Jones IV, tied for his second-highest total as a Seahawk.

Check out the best game action photos from the Seahawks vs. Patriots Week 1 matchup on September 9 at Lumen Field.

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