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Did Sam Darnold start the game or was he ruled out?
Sep 8, 2026 · sports · 5 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
Ruled out before kickoff — 1 outlet
TSN reports Darnold was ruled out of the season opener due to a hip injury.
TSN · Sep 10, 2026
Sam Darnold ruled out of Seahawks season opener with hip injury
Started then exited — 4 outlets
CBS Sports, NBC Sports, The New York Times and Seattle Times say Darnold began the game and left after injuring his hip.
CBS Sports · Sep 10, 2026
Sam Darnold exits Seahawks vs. Patriots game with hip injury on September 10, 2026
NBC Sports · Sep 10, 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold injured in Week 1 against Patriots
The New York Times · Sep 10, 2026
Sam Darnold injures hip in Seahawks' 13-10 win over Patriots on September 10, 2026
seattletimes.com · Sep 10, 2026
Seahawks beat Patriots 13-10 in NFL season opener with Drew Lock at QB
What the facts support
- The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in the Week 1 opener.
- Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury during the Seahawks‑Patriots game.
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