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Pats-Seahawks SB rematch to kick off '26 season
Key takeaways
- The Seattle Seahawks will begin defense of their Super Bowl title against the team they defeated to win it.
- Seven months after downing the Patriots to capture Super Bowl LX, the Seahawks will welcome Drake Maye and New England to Lumen Field for the 2026 NFL season opener on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
- The matchup was among many notables unveiled Thursday night as NFL teams posted their schedules on social media followed by the league's full announcement of its 272-game slate.
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The Seattle Seahawks will begin defense of their Super Bowl title against the team they defeated to win it.
Seven months after downing the Patriots to capture Super Bowl LX, the Seahawks will welcome Drake Maye and New England to Lumen Field for the 2026 NFL season opener on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The matchup was among many notables unveiled Thursday night as NFL teams posted their schedules on social media followed by the league's full announcement of its 272-game slate.
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