Backup QB Leads Seahawks to Win | Seattle Seahawks News

0:00It's September 10th. This is Seattle Seahawks News. Today, powered by AI everything happening with your team. I'm Cory with the story. The Seahawks kicked off their season with a gritty win against the Patriots. It wasn't the blowout some might have expected, but a win is a win, especially when you're playing most of the game with your back of quarterback. Sam Darnold went down early, leaving Drew Locke to steer the ship for nearly the entire contest. Despite a slow start, Locke managed to put points on the board when it mattered, proving that even a back up can come through in a pinch. This game really highlighted how much of a team sport football is. You can win with just one or two guys. It takes the whole 70 man roster. The Patriots, despite their record last year, showed their a tougher out this season, especially in a competitive division. Losing Darnold early was a tough blow, but it also gave other players a chance to step up and show what they're made of. Cornerback Nea Maya Pricet, who I'll admit I wasn't high on, had a breakout performance.

1:00He stepped into a bigger role and delivered with two past breakups and a crucial interception that shifted the momentum. Safety, Rodney Thomas II also made the most of his opportunity, getting activated just hours before the game and making a key play that led to Pricet's interception. Drew Locke, despite only playing a fraction of the game with the starters, managed to lead the team to victory. It wasn't a flashy performance, but he did enough to get the win, which is what counts. It's good to see the back up quarterback step up when needed, and it shows the depth of this Seahawks team. While it's just one game, the performances from Pricet and Thomas are definitely encouraging signs for the Seahawks secondary. Whether they can maintain this level of play remains to be seen, but for now, they certainly earn some respect and breathing room.