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The Seattle Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL season with a 13-10 comeback win over the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl LX, with the Seahawks defense sparking the victory. The game was marred by injuries on both sides: Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left with a hip injury, while Patriots receiver A.J. Brown also exited the contest. Sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo that Brown is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain, which could sideline him for an extended period as New England assesses the severity of the injury early in the season.