Seahawks vs Patriots: Exciting Overtime Showdown
Exciting Overtime Thriller
FOXBOROUGH - It was a thrilling back-and-forth game in Foxborough at the Patriots home opener against the Seahawks, as the two teams traded lead changes and momentum throughout the entertaining contest that went to overtime.
Hunter Henry had a career day with over 100 receiving yards, rookie Ja'Lynn Polk had his first career touchdown, and running back Rhamondre Stevenson had another dominant day on the ground, but it was not enough as the Seahawks came from behind late in the fourth quarter to force overtime and then made the clutch plays needed to win the game in the extra frame, prevailing 23-20.
Key Highlights from Seahawks vs Patriots
- Henry Sparks First Scoring Drive: Hunter Henry had three critical catches leading to Ja'Lynn Polk's first touchdown.
- Busted Coverage Leads to Tie Game: Geno Smith connected with D.K. Metcalf for a quick touchdown.
- Seattle Takes a Lead: Zach Charbonnet scored as Seattle surged ahead 14-10.
- Trading Field Goals: Slye's kick brought the score to 14-13 at halftime.
- Dugger Gets 4th-Down Stop: Kyle Dugger's stop gave New England momentum as they aimed to respond.
- Seattle Ties it Up Late: Seattle forced overtime by successfully kicking a field goal.
- Seahawks Take it in OT: Seattle's 31-yard field goal sealed their thrilling victory.
Patriots Fall to 1-1
With the disappointing overtime loss, New England falls to 1-1 on the season. There were positives, but Seattle’s passing game proved decisive.
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