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Seahawks Take on Patriots in Super Bowl LX Rematch to Kick Off 2026 NFL Season
Defending champions Seattle opens the season in a Super Bowl LX rematch against the Patriots, testing their roster depth and new coaching staff.
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, kicking off the 2026 NFL season with a Super Bowl LX rematch. Seattle will unveil their championship banner before the game.
- Seattle defeated New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on February 8, marking only the third time in NFL history that a season-opening game features the same teams from the previous championship. The last rematch occurred 46 years prior.
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns in his first season, while Patriots quarterback Drake Maye led the AFC in passing yards with 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, and a 113.5 passer rating last season.
- New England wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to make his Patriots debut following a June trade, while cornerback Christian Gonzalez will suit up after signing a $135 million contract extension. Gonzalez ranks among the NFL's highest-paid defensive backs.
- Repeating as champions remains a difficult feat; only eight teams in NFL history have won back-to-back Super Bowls. The Seahawks face 12-1 odds to repeat, sitting behind the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens.
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