The Seattle Seahawks just reminded everyone what Emerald City football is all about, grinding out a tough 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots! What a way to kick off the regular season, right? While the rest of the league might be focused on some drama down south, the 12s are absolutely buzzing after watching our boys shut down the Pats.
The Win That Has the 12s Howling
Man, what a game at Lumen Field! That 13-10 final score tells you everything you need to know: this was a defensive battle, a gritty, hard-fought win that felt like classic Seattle football. That “Maye, Pats blow it vs. Seahawks” headline from the news? Yeah, they absolutely did, because our Hawks didn’t give an inch. This wasn’t some flashy blowout, it was a gut-check victory that shows exactly what Mike Macdonald is building here. Every single yard felt earned, every stop felt huge. It’s early in the season, but these kinds of wins build character and send a clear message to the rest of the league: don’t sleep on the Seahawks, ever.
Meanwhile, Down South, Some Rival Woes
Now, over in Australia of all places, our rivals the San Francisco 49ers had some issues. Their rookie wide receiver, De’Zhaun Stribling, went down with a hamstring injury during their game against the Rams in Melbourne. The Niners were actually leading 10-7 when Stribling had to leave the field. This kid, a second-round pick at 33rd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, came up favoring his left leg after running a route. It looked like a non-contact injury, and he couldn’t put any weight on it at all. Not good. He got helped into the blue medical tent and then had to be carted back to the locker room. They’ve listed him as questionable to return, but you know how those hamstrings can be.
Stribling’s Rocky Road
Stribling’s had a bit of a tough run with these hamstrings already. He suffered some tightness earlier in the summer, though it didn’t slow him down much as he climbed their depth chart. He even had a “standout summer” with 11 catches across two preseason games. But then he sat out the exhibition finale with a shoulder injury, and now this. The dude wasn’t even targeted in the game before he went down. He wasn’t on their Week 1 injury report, so this is definitely a new setback for a guy who was considered “something of a minor reach” in the draft. It’s a reminder of how quickly things can change, and how tough this league is.
So yeah, while some other teams are dealing with early-season bumps and bruises, the Emerald City is still riding high on that 13-10 win! It’s just one game, but it’s the kind of game that gets you hyped for what’s next. We’ll be watching to see how our Hawks build on this gritty performance. Get ready, 12s, it’s going to be a wild season!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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