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Mike Vrabel defends Patriots’ offensive game plan against Seahawks

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel defended his team's offensive strategy following a 13-10 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 1 season opener. Despite facing criticism, Vrabel stood firmly behind his preseason choice to hold out the starters.

58 yards per rushing attempt by Seattle's defense.

J. Brown suffered an injury during the game and was placed on injured reserve, leaving offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to adjust without him.

Prior to his exit, Brown was captured on audio attempting to motivate his offensive line, though online fan reactions criticized clips depicting his sideline demeanor. Despite the narrow defeat, the Patriots' offensive linemen secured high pass-blocking marks, while Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba addressed Seattle's hard-fought opening victory.