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NFL season kicks off with Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl rematch

The defending Super Bowl champion, Seattle Seahawks, look to get their 2026 season off on the right foot. They will host the very team they beat in Super Bowl 60, the New England Patriots
By Jay Douglas
September 9, 2026
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Wednesday September 9th

Patriots @ Seahawks

  • Seattle is making their second appearance in the NFL kickoff game.
    • Defeated the Packers, in 2014, 36-16.
  • New England is making their 5th apperance in the this game.
    • Have a record of 3-1. Last apperance came in 2017.
  • Only the second time a Super Bowl rematch has been featured.
    • In 2016: Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20.
  • Super Bowl champions who appear in this game are 17-4.
  • Seahawks lead head-to-head matchups 12-9.

Prediction: Seahawks

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