An early injury to starting quarterback Sam Darnold put the Seattle Seahawks in a tight spot, but a stellar second-half performance led them to a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Wednesday night. After a lackluster first half where Seattle managed only a field goal, backup Drew Lock stepped up to direct crucial scoring drives, helping secure the win during the Super Bowl banner-raising celebration.

Darnold exited in the first quarter due to a hip injury, leaving Lock to fill in. Coach Mike Macdonald praised his team's resilience, stating, "We didn’t panic. We still liked our plan." Despite being down 10-0, Seattle's defense turned the game around by intercepting Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter, including a pivotal interception by Josh Jobe in the end zone during the final moments.

Key moments included:

• Lock's 45-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba on fourth-and-1, leveling the score.
• A subsequent interception by Julian Love, setting up a 26-yard field goal from Jason Myers for a 13-10 lead.

The game started with a celebratory pregame ceremony, marking only the third instance of a Super Bowl rematch in Week 1. Darnold's injury occurred early, raising concerns, but initial tests provided a "positive" update on his condition.

New England's Maye, last season's MVP runner-up, struggled despite a touchdown pass to rookie Eli Raridon and a 50-yard field goal from Andy Borregales. Lock's late-game heroics and Seattle's defensive stand ensured a triumphant start to the season for the Seahawks.