Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald prepares for New England Patriots rematch

The Seattle Seahawks begin their Super Bowl LX title defense at Lumen Field on September 9 against the New England Patriots. Head coach Mike Macdonald cautioned his team against relying on their 29-13 victory in February, noting that both franchises have evolved since their last meeting. The Patriots added significant personnel this year, including receiver A.J. Brown and veteran defensive acquisitions such as Kevin Byard and Dre’Mont Jones. Seattle also faces internal changes, with Brian Fleury taking over as offensive coordinator for his first regular-season game. Macdonald plans to focus on player execution rather than relying on previous scouting reports during the season opener. The team will raise its championship banner before the kickoff to mark the start of the new season.

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