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Seattle Seahawks host New England Patriots in NFL season opener

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Seattle Seahawks host New England Patriots in NFL season opener

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots to open the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, September 9. The matchup marks the first time in league history that the starting quarterbacks from the previous Super Bowl face off against each other in a season opener. Sam Darnold leads the Seattle offense while Drake Maye starts for New England in a rematch of last season’s championship game. Previous Super Bowl rematches in Week 1, such as the 2016 game between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers or the 1970 meeting between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings, featured at least one new starting quarterback. The game is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

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By the Numbers

•Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots on September 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET.
•The game features Super Bowl quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake Maye.
•This is the first time Super Bowl starting quarterbacks have met in Week 1.
•Previous instances of Super Bowl rematches in openers involved new starting quarterbacks.
•The game is available for viewing on NBC and Peacock.

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