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Ranking NFL's possible season opener matchups: Who gets first crack at Seahawks?
The Seahawks could face a Super Bowl runner-up, a rising Bears offense or another contender as the league maps out 2026’s opening slate.
- Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald and quarterback Sam Darnold await the 2026 NFL schedule release, following their Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.
- Moving the Week 1 kickoff game to Wednesday allows the league to carve out a Thursday slot for the opener for the third time.
- Potential challengers include the Chicago Bears, featuring quarterback Caleb Williams, and the New York Giants, now led by head coach John Harbaugh, who seek to test the defending champions.
- High-Profile candidates for the marquee opening matchup include the Kansas City Chiefs, while the Los Angeles Chargers remain another intriguing option for the season-opening game.
- Analysts are currently ranking these potential opponents from worst to best, evaluating which matchup provides the most compelling television event for the upcoming season kickoff.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center25Last UpdatedBias Distribution93% Center
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- 93% of the sources are Center
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