Seahawks vs. Patriots live updates: Opening game scoreless in second quarter

Seattle QB Sam Darnold is questionable to return after suffering a right leg injury on the first drive.

The NFL is officially back with a Super Bowl rematch between the defending champion Seahawks and Patriots. How will Seattle look without star running back Kenneth Walker III, now in Kansas City? What will newly-acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown mean for New England’s chances this season?

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Drew Lock was nearly intercepted by Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez on third down, and Seattle was forced to punt. Lock is 1-for-2 passing and Seattle has gained 37 yards on nine plays in Lock's two drives.

Not much going for either offense in the first quarter, as the teams combined for only 99 yards.

The Seahawks are playing without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who left after injuring his hip on the fifth play of the game.

New England had a 3rd-and-1 close to midfield, but its rush attempt was stopped cold and the Patriots punted. We’re still scoreless!

Carlton Davis III jogged off the field after trainers took a look at him following a second-down play.

NBC's Kaylee Hartung…

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