Seahawks and Patriots prepare for Super Bowl LX rematch in Week 1

The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots to open the 2026 NFL season. This game serves as a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which the Seahawks won 29-13. The matchup highlights the return of the individual contest between Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez. During their previous meeting in the championship game, Gonzalez held Smith-Njigba to four receptions for 27 yards on 10 targets while recording three pass breakups. Seahawks pass catchers Cooper Kupp and AJ Barner led the team’s offensive production in the Super Bowl, with Barner recording the team's only passing touchdown. Gonzalez enters the new season playing under his existing contract, while the Seahawks look to build on their championship performance starting in Week 1.

• 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Christian Gonzalez will be must-watch in Week 1