NFL season kicks off with Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots matchup

The NFL season begins today with a scheduled game between the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks and the AFC champion New England Patriots. As the league opens its schedule, teams across the NFL are beginning their Week 1 preparations. The Raiders are returning to the practice field today to initiate their training for an upcoming season opener against the Dolphins. A focus for the team remains the injury status of running back Ashton Jeanty, who is recovering from an ankle sprain suffered during a previous practice session. His participation in today's training will provide clarity on his availability for the first game. The league schedule continues with a Thursday night game between the Rams and 49ers held in Melbourne, Australia. Official injury reports are expected to be released as part of the opening week activities.

• 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — NFL football is back today: Regular season games plus Raiders game week