Seahawks prepare for Patriots rematch as Rams bolster roster for future meetings

The Seattle Seahawks enter their season opener against the New England Patriots on Wednesday, marking a rematch of last season's Super Bowl. While the Patriots are the first opponent on the schedule, the Seahawks face significant pressure within their division from the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams recently acquired defensive players Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson, while also adding Aaron Donald to a roster that already features Matthew Stafford. Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald has cautioned against relying on previous scouting reports from the Super Bowl, noting that team personnel evolves. Despite high expectations for a future rivalry, the Seahawks are focused on the immediate challenge of the Patriots in Week 1. Twenty of the 22 Seattle starters from their Super Bowl victory remain on the active roster.

• 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ top challenger on road to Super Bowl defense should be the Rams. But with more than 100 days until that test, Patriots arrive first