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Patriots and Seahawks open 2026 NFL season with Super Bowl rematch

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Patriots and Seahawks open 2026 NFL season with Super Bowl rematch
Summary

The New England Patriots travel to Lumen Field to face the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL season opener. This Wednesday night matchup serves as a rematch of Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks plan to unveil their championship banner before kickoff. New England debuts quarterback Drake Maye in a new offensive scheme alongside wide receiver A.J. Brown, who joined the team in a trade this June. Running back TreVeyon Henderson is unavailable for the Patriots due to an ankle injury, leaving Rhamondre Stevenson to lead the backfield. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez is active for the game following his recent four-year, $135 million contract extension.

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Status Watch
  • •The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots at 8:20 p.m. at Lumen Field.
  • •The game is a rematch of the Super Bowl LX championship matchup.
  • •Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is sidelined with an ankle injury.
  • •Quarterback Drake Maye makes his regular-season debut throwing to receiver A.J. Brown.
  • •Cornerback Christian Gonzalez plays under a new four-year, $135 million contract.
Latest Updates
  • 1:18 AMESPN — Follow live: Seahawks host Patriots in Super Bowl rematch
  • 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots vs. Seahawks (LIVE BLOG): Season opener in Seattle is a Super Bowl 60 rematch
  • 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NFL Season Predictions: Super Bowl LXI
  • 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots vs. Seahawks: Where to watch, TV channel, live updates as Drake Maye, Sam Darnold face off in Super Bowl LX rematch to open NFL season
  • 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks host Patriots in Super Bowl LX rematch on 22News
  • 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Kickoff Game preview: Patriots try to be more competitive in Super Bowl rematch vs. Seahawks
  • 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots open 2026 NFL season against Seahawks in Super Bowl rematch tonight
What they're saying
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The WCG Crew has been running through some predictions for the 2026 NFL season, and we wrap the series up with our Super Bowl pick.

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It's game day with the Patriots and Seahawks getting the NFL season underway Wednesday on 22News at 8:20 p.m.

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The Patriots and Seahawks face off in a Super Bowl LX rematch to kick off the 2026 NFL season.

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