Seahawks vs. Patriots: Super Bowl rematch kicks off 2026 season as Seattle begins defense of title
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The 2026 NFL season will kick off on a Wednesday night in Seattle with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The game marks the beginning of the Seahawks' defense of their title, featuring the raising of their championship banner prior to kickoff.
The opening matchup highlights key players from both franchises as the season gets underway. Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will host Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in the high-profile season opener.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
CBS Sports (US)Focuses on the league schedule, season start date, and title defense.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Features a predictive game pick and highlights specific quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake Maye.
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