The Emerald City is absolutely buzzing after our Seahawks kicked off the season with a gritty 13-10 win against the New England Patriots! What a way to start the season, with Drew Lock stepping right in for Sam Darnold and pulling out a huge victory for Mike Macdonald’s squad.
Lock Steps Up, Darnold Stays Healthy!
Talk about an emotional rollercoaster, 12s! When Sam Darnold went down, it felt like a punch to the gut. We were all holding our breath, wondering what was happening with our starting QB. But then Wednesday brought the news we were all praying for: Sam Darnold does NOT have a fractured hip! Seriously, take a huge breath, Seattle. That’s massive for his season and our team’s outlook. We dodged a bullet there, big time. And while we were holding our breath, Drew Lock stepped up and delivered an incredible performance. To come in cold and pull out a Week 1 win, 13-10 against a tough New England team, that shows serious composure and grit. This early season momentum is everything, and “what we learned from the season opener” is that this team has heart, and depth at QB when it counts. Having Sam healthy means we can really look forward to seeing this offense fire on all cylinders as the season gets rolling.
Cardinals Facing Week 1 Woes
Meanwhile, as our boys celebrated, other teams in the league are already facing challenges. Down in Arizona, the Cardinals hit their first Week 1 injury report, and it wasn’t good news for starting right guard Isaiah Adams. He had a DNP tag and sat out all practice, meaning he might miss the opener. If Adams can’t go, 27-year old Jon Gaines II is set to step in. Gaines, who is 6’4″ and 303 pounds, has five career starts since being drafted in the fourth round out of UCLA in 2023. In 2025, he ranked 43rd out of 81 guards with a 60.3 overall grade by Pro Football Focus. That’s a tough spot for them to be in right at the start of the season. At least Jacoby Brissett is now “rich with respect” from his teammates, so there’s that for them.
So, what a start to the season for our Seahawks! A crucial win under challenging circumstances, and our starting QB healthy for the long haul. That’s the kind of news that gets the 12s pumped up for what’s next. This early momentum can be a game-changer for Mike Macdonald’s crew. Get ready, Seattle, this season is already looking like a wild ride!
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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