Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold went to the locker room after suffering a hip injury on a sack taken on Seattle's first drive of the season. Drew Lock entered the game for Seattle's second drive, and Darnold was officially listed as questionable to return.

Seattle's championship defense began with a major injury scare, but Drew Lock's preparation and trust in his teammates helped save opening night.

Sam Darnold entered his first NFL season as a defending Super Bowl champion. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback faced the very team he helped beat, the New England Patriots, to kick off the 2026 campaign .

As always, we at Seahawks Wire weigh in. Here are our top takeaways from Seattle's 13-10 victory over New England. N

Sam Darnold suffered an apparent injury during the Seahawks' season opener against the Patriots, leaving his status uncertain as Drew Lock took over at quarterback.

The Patriots and Seahawks face off in a Super Bowl LX rematch to kick off the 2026 NFL season.