Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks open the 2026 NFL season at home against the New England Patriots in a Week 1 Super Bowl LX rematch.
The Seahawks Have A Clear Edge
Seattle defeated New England 29–13 in Super Bowl LX. Historically, defending champions in immediate opening-week Super Bowl rematches are 8–2 straight-up.
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Key Matchups
Drake Maye vs. Seattle’s Cover 6 Scheme: Mike Macdonald’s smothering defence held New England to 13 points in the championship, generating three turnovers and bringing heavy pressure. Maye struggled against Seattle’s Cover 6 zone usage, making his secondary reads crucial.
Seattle’s Backfield Transition: Rookie running back Jadarian Price stepped into the backfield following the loss of Kenneth Walker III, testing a solid Patriots front.
Christian Gonzalez vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Elite cornerback Christian Gonzalez locked down target windows in their last matchup; quarterback Sam Darnold will need to look for secondary weapons like Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed to move the chains.
Where & When To Watch
Date & Time:
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT).
Broadcast Details:
Television: NBC (National Broadcast). Coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with the NFL Kickoff Special.
Live Stream: Peacock, NFL+ app, and the Peacock app.
Spanish Language Coverage: Telemundo.
Radio:
National: Westwood One
Seattle: Seattle Sports 710 AM / KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
New England: 98.5 The Sports Hub
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