The Seattle Seahawks opened their title defense with a 13-10 comeback win as Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions. Seattle erased a 10-point deficit, then held on when an end-zone interception on the final drive ended Maye’s chance to rescue the game.
What happened
Seattle’s offense had endured a stalled night, but the fourth quarter supplied the opportunities that changed the result. All three takeaways came in the final period, turning a game Seattle had trailed by 10 into a narrow victory.
Maye still had a chance to answer on the final possession. His interception in the end zone closed that opportunity and secured another Seattle win over its Super Bowl opponent, as detailed in the Associated Press game report.
Why it matters
The Seahawks began their championship defense by finding a way through a difficult offensive performance. With only 13 points, Seattle needed its late takeaways to carry substantial weight, and the fourth-quarter turnaround was enough to overcome the deficit.
For Maye, the finish put ball security at the center of the result. The three interceptions were concentrated in the period when protecting the advantage, and then recovering it, mattered most. His last opportunity ended with the ball in Seattle’s hands.
By the numbers
Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards and one touchdown. That produced a 69.7% completion rate, but just 5.4 yards per attempt. The completion percentage alone therefore offered an incomplete picture of his passing night.
The limited yardage per attempt and three interceptions were the more consequential combination. Maye connected on nearly seven of every 10 throws, yet those completions did not prevent a low-scoring defeat. Seattle finished with the three-point margin despite its earlier 10-point hole.
What to watch next
The focus in Maye’s next start will be whether he can protect the ball while producing more yards downfield. Improving either area would address part of this performance; improving both would provide a clearer response to the loss.
His completion rate gives that evaluation a useful starting point, but it cannot stand alone. The next performance will be judged against both the modest yards per attempt and the late turnovers that allowed Seattle to complete its comeback.