The Seahawks open their title defense with a rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs the Patriots
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks will start their 2026 NFL season by playing against the New England Patriots, the same teams they faced in Super Bowl 60, which the Seahawks won. This is a rare event where the Super Bowl champion and runner-up meet again in the first week of the next season.Key Facts
- The Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60 on February 8, 2026.
- The Week 1 rematch is only the third time in NFL history that the Super Bowl teams meet at the start of the next season.
- The Seahawks hope to repeat their success but understand they must work hard from the start.
- The Patriots see the game as a fresh start and focus on beginning the season strong.
- The Seahawks have a winning record of 17-3, and the Patriots have a record of 17-4 heading into the game.
- The game will be broadcast on NBC at 8:20 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
- The Seahawks are favored to win by 3.5 points according to the latest betting odds.
- Meeting again so soon after the Super Bowl happened before in 2016 and once in 1970.
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