Seahawks and Patriots Open 2026 NFL Season with Rare Super Bowl Rematch
The 2026 NFL season opens with a rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch as the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots, seven months after Seattle's 29-13 victory in Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks will raise their championship banner before the game, aiming to defend their title, while the Patriots seek a strong season start with new additions like AJ Brown. Key players include Seahawks' MVP Kenneth Walker III and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, with both teams adjusting rosters and strategies for the season opener.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 9 Sept, 02:59 pm. Other outlets followed.