Dave Portnoy Blasts Patriots After Opening Loss to Seahawks

New England Patriots superfan and media figure Dave Portnoy did not hold back his frustration following the team's opening night defeat. The Patriots squandered a promising 10-0 lead before ultimately falling 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks.

Portnoy expressed intense disappointment because New England appeared to have total control of the matchup for much of the evening. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold exited the contest early due to a hip injury, which forced backup Drew Lock into action.

Despite this favorable shift, the Patriots failed to protect their advantage and let the victory slip away. New England carried a solid lead into the fourth quarter and looked positioned to start the season with a statement win.

Instead, the offensive collapse on the road left fans and observers stunned as the Seahawks completed the comeback.