Marcus Jones gave the Patriots good field position on their first drive with a 15-yard punt return to the Seahawks 40. The team’s offense needed eight plays to cover the rest.
New England took a 7-0 lead after Ja’Lynn Polk’s 5-yard touchdown pass from Jacoby Brissett.
Brissett was 5-of-5 for 49 yards on the drive with tight end Hunter Henry catching three for 37, including a 17-yarder.
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 17 yards on four carries.
The Seahawks gained only 7 yards on their opening possession, but responded to New England’s score with a big one of their own. DK Metcalf caught a 56-yard pass from Geno Smith, knotting things up 7-7.
Smith is 6-of-7 for 77 yards.
