Seattle’s Defensive Statement

Podkey NFL · Sep 10, 2026 · 7m

A 10-point fourth-quarter lead disappeared in a hurry for New England, and Seattle did it with a banged-up secondary, a backup quarterback, and plenty of nerve. That game gave us a little of everything: disguised coverages, a hip injury, one huge fourth-down call, and three Drake Maye interceptions when the pressure peaked.

Seattle shuts the door

Patriots questions

Lock, resilience, and aggression

Quarterback money and Atlanta’s audition

Melbourne and Week One pressure points

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