Seahawks 13–10 Win
The Seattle Seahawks opened the 2026 season with a 13–10 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Kickoff Game. Seattle lost starter Sam Darnold to a hip injury at halftime and turned to Drew Lock; a late Jaxon Smith‑Njigba 45‑yard TD had tied the game before Seattle’s defense finished the job.
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49ers injury update
San Francisco’s practice report Wednesday showed DT James Thompson returned to limited work while key veterans Nick Bosa and George Kittle remained limited ahead of Thursday’s trip to Melbourne. The list also reflected the recent blow: defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffered a season‑ending torn patella tendon, the team announced.
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Bowers to miss brief time
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss “a game or two,” NFL Network reporting said Wednesday. The procedure followed a camp knee issue; Las Vegas will begin the season without its breakout pass‑catcher while the team hopes for a quick return.
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Week 1 injury report
The NFL’s official Week 1 injury list (Wednesday) updated statuses across all games: Patriots listed RB TreVeyon Henderson out for the opener; Rams ruled Aaron Donald out of their Australia game; Seahawks had S Ty Okada out and WR Tory Horton questionable. The report is the league’s roster health snapshot ahead of Week 1.
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Wentz named Vikings backup
Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell announced Carson Wentz will be the Week‑1 backup to starter Kyler Murray, with J.J. McCarthy moved to third on the depth chart. The decision reflects the Vikings’ preference for experience behind Murray as they open at Green Bay on Sunday.
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Cowboys place Smith on IR
Dallas placed starting guard Tyler Smith on injured reserve Wednesday and announced he will miss at least four weeks after thumb surgery. The move opens a roster spot and hands more early‑season reps to Dallas’ depth‑line, as the Cowboys prepare for their Week‑1 schedule.
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