Sam Darnold leaves game with hip injury, Drew Lock steps in

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold left the field early in the season opener after sustaining a leg injury on the team's first drive. He was sacked by Patriots defender Dre’Mont Jones, appeared to limp, and was escorted to the sideline medical area before heading to the locker room for further evaluation. Darnold completed one of two pass attempts for 13 yards before exiting. Backup quarterback Drew Lock entered the game on Seattle's second drive. The matchup between the Seahawks and the New England Patriots remained scoreless at the midway point of the first quarter.