The s defeated the New England Patriots 13-10, containing Drake Maye’s large arm and dashing capacity for the second straight sport after doing so in Tremendous Bowl LX. They misplaced Sam Darnold on the opening drive, Nick Emmanwori couldn’t play, they usually had been shut out for 41 minutes- however as soon as they put their first factors on the board, there was a distinct fireplace that made up for the penalties and missed alternatives of the primary half. This sport was highlighted by a number of studs who usually don’t obtain sufficient media consideration, however stole the present on nationwide tv tonight. Listed below are your Studs & Duds for Week 1.
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STUDS
Uchenna Nwosu
Uchenna Nwosu was one of the best participant on the sphere for Seattle- and possibly total. He was essentially the most constant drive within the backfield on the Seahawks’ entrance seven, with 5 tackles (4 solo), a sort out for loss, a cross breakup, a quarterback strain, and a rush. Most of all, although, he introduced an imposing will by being the primary to really dominate a play, which set the tone for the whole workforce. He scored a landing within the Tremendous Bowl and is likely one of the most veteran gamers on the roster, however we nonetheless didn’t speak about Nwosu sufficient this offseason. He’s not the tallest or heaviest, however he has such freakishly lengthy and robust arms that he aggressively makes use of to bludgeon offensive lineman. Sadly, he needed to go away the sport after a attainable concussion close to the top, with blood dripping down his face; however his physicality was the literal embodiment of giving blood, sweat, and tears. He earns a straightforward first stud of the season.
Julian Love
Tonight makes two video games in a row with an interception for Julian Love, each coming off Drake Maye throws to the appropriate hash. Love comes from the left on each of them and reads them far earlier than they develop to make performs on the ball. He did way more than “simply” one interception, though- he was one among simply three gamers to play all 71 defensive snaps, together with Drake Thomas and Ernest Jones IV. Nonetheless, his greatest attribute could have been his physicality tonight. He had an early TFL that helped the protection begin getting extra violent early on, then suplex-slammed Hunter Henry to start the second half for essentially the most satisfying hit all evening. Love has all of the instincts to fly across the area forward of the sport stream and be among the best safeties within the league if he can simply keep wholesome. If he continues to set one of these tone each on the bottom and thru the air, an All-Professional 12 months can be within the works.
Nehemiah Pritchett & Josh Jobe
After a full offseason of nationwide NFL media questioning the Seahawks’ cornerback room, Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett made positive they didn’t miss a beat. Riq Woolen’s departure left an enormous gap, as Devon Witherspoon can play exterior however was desperately wanted at nickel nook after a number of performs tonight. Jobe confirmed why the workforce was assured selecting him over Woolen this offseason and as final 12 months progressed, with six tackles and the sport successful interception. Pritchett stepped in after Witherspoon moved inside, and led all three corners with an 85.4 total defensive PFF grade, wanting extremely effectively rounded with 5 tackles, a cross defended, and an interception himself. This could be the beginning duo going ahead, and that could be for one of the best.
DUDS
Derick Corridor
Though his sack with 0:38 seconds left made his stat-line look strong, Derick Corridor had a tough first half. Patriots sort out Will Campbell appeared to have taken the Tremendous Bowl personally after Corridor obtained the higher of him, and fought again in the present day to neutralize Corridor for almost all of the sport. The sack on the finish is a testomony to Corridor’s perseverance- the sport was rushing up and group was breaking down, so he slanted inside and ran proper via the “A” hole to get Maye on the bottom. There’s no query the overwhelming resume of tape towards him within the first half deserves consideration on the Duds checklist, however Campbell additionally deserves credit score for bettering since their final assembly.
Anthony Bradford
Anthony Bradford obtained plenty of guff for his poor efficiency final 12 months, however he’ll all the time be a starter for a Seahawks workforce that gained the Tremendous Bowl. Now in a contract 12 months, his PFF grades once more present an athletic participant with extraordinarily poor method. They gave him an 18.8 cross blocking grade, worse than every other participant within the sport by practically double. He’s fortunate to permit simply 2 quarterback pressures, each of which resulted in hurries. His struggles to remain in place weren’t as apparent tonight as different occasions, however Abe Lucas appeared to have his arms full attempting to assist Bradford stave off Milton Williams whereas manning the sting, too. That meant tight ends needed to keep residence and block extra, holding them off the stat sheet this week. Bradford additionally let up two penalties on the evening. The expertise offers him a reasonably lengthy leash on a beginning job, although. Rookie Beau Stephens may contribute at guard down the road, however for now, you trip with who’s been a locked-in starter for each sport of the Seahawks 9-month successful streak.
Elijah Arroyo
There’s been speak of Elijah Arroyo taking on an even bigger position in 2026, and his athletic expertise is top-tier for the tight finish place. It didn’t present up in any respect in Week 1, although, as he obtained in for simply eleven performs and didn’t register a single goal. That’s what could be anticipated of a “gameplan participant” whose position varies significantly relying on the matchup, like Isaiah Seemingly of the Baltimore Ravens. Seemingly is an efficient participant, however Arroyo was a top-50 decide. He must be utilized greater than that to make good on his draft capital. It’s additionally precisely the place he was final season; we all know he can rating a great-looking landing like he did towards the Commanders in Week 9 of 2025, however we are able to’t await his position to be matchup-proof. It’s simple to see him turning into a star when that’s the case, and the ceiling for that position may even appear like the late Aaron Hernandez.
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