ROUGH DEBUT: It was a sad and sorrowful night for Romeo Doubs, who finished with zero catches on three targets in his Patriots debut. Christopher Price caught up with the wide receiver postgame.
OPENING-NIGHT DISASTER: Just when it looked like Maye and the Patriots were going to vaporize the Seattle Kryptonite, the quarterback imploded in spectacular fashion. Dan Shaughnessy writes that it could hardly have been any worse.
BROWN OUT: As if Wednesday night couldn’t get any worse, the Patriots also lost star receiver A.J. Brown to an ankle injury in the third quarter. Nicole Yang has the story.
UNCONVENTIONAL REVIEW: It’s not that they lost, or to whom they lost. It's the way they lost that stings writes Chad Finn.
HAPPY TO BE HERE: In his first public comments since signing his contract extension, Christian Gonzalez said he felt “extremely blessed and thankful” to be able to stay with the Patriots. Christopher Price has more from the newly minted highest-paid cornerback in football.
READY TO GO: Milton Williams, who didn’t miss a single training camp practice this summer, said before Wednesday's game that he’s healthy and ready for the challenge of the 2026 season. Christopher Price has more from the Patriots defensive tackle.
HOW IT HAPPENED: The Globe provided live updates throughout the game. Here's how the loss unfolded.
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