Patriots vs Seahawks Week 1 is not just any opener – it’s a Super Bowl LX rematch. On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks will host the New England Patriots at Lumen Field to kick off the 2026 NFL season.

Patriots Vs Seahawks Week 1 – Super Bowl Rematch Kicks Off 2026 Season

Seattle defends its 2026 Super Bowl title when it takes on New England in the most eagerly awaited Super Bowl LX rematch. In February of last year, the Seahawks defeated the Patriots in their second-ever Super Bowl appearance, by a 29-13 scoreline, to clinch their second Lombardi Trophy.

In the NFL season opener, with Drake Maye leading the team, New England aims to get revenge on Seattle. Quarterback Sam Darnold will try to lead his team to become the first repeat champions in the NFL since the Kansas City Chiefs.

Patriots Vs Seahawks Week 1
Aug 22, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks on in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Edward Finan-Imagn Images


Patriots/Seahawks presents the NFL with a unique opportunity to kick off its season. With the game taking place on September 9 at 8:20 p.m. EST, the NFL is getting its first Wednesday season opener since 2012. It also creates space in its schedule for the NFL’s historic first-ever regular-season game in Australia, where the San Francisco 49ers will take on Los Angeles Rams on September 10.

Start Time, Date And Channel – How To Watch Patriots Vs Seahawks Week 1

Here is how to watch Patriots vs Seahawks Week 1 LIVE:

  • Game: New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks
  • Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
  • Start Time: 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT
  • Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
  • TV Channel: NBC – National Broadcast
  • Live Stream: Peacock, NFL+ and Peacock app
  • Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (Patriots), Seattle Sports 710 AM (Seahawks)

You can stream the game live on Peacock with a subscription. If you have cable, tune to NBC.

For full NFL schedule, check our NFL Week 1 Schedule Guide.

Injury Report: Who’s Out for Patriots vs Seahawks Week 1

The injury report for Patriots vs Seahawks Week 1 was released Sunday, September 6.

New England Patriots:

  • Did Not Participate: RB TreVeyon Henderson – Ankle, DT Christian Barmore – Knee, OL Ben Brown – Knee
  • Key Update: Rookie star RB TreVeyon Henderson suffered an ankle injury on August 24th and has not practiced since. He is trending towards missing the opener. Rhamondre Stevenson will start, with Corey Kiner as RB2. Henderson’s status is officially Doubtful.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS:

  • Did Not Participate: S Ty Okada – Hamstring
  • Limited Participation: S Nick Emmanwori – Ankle, G Anthony Bradford – Knee, WR Tory Horton – Hamstring, T Josh Jones – Knee
  • Key Update: Starting safety Nick Emmanwori is iffy after arthroscopic ankle surgery in July. He was limited in Monday practice and could miss the opener, which would be a big loss for Seattle’s secondary.

See full Patriots injury report via Patriots Wire.

Patriots Vs Seahawks Week 1
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Odds, Spread & Prediction For Patriots Vs Seahawks Week 1

Patriots vs Seahawks Week 1 odds via BetMGM as of Sept 6:

  • Spread: Seahawks -3.5
  • Over/Under: 44.5 points
  • Moneyline: Seahawks -190 / Patriots +155

The line opened at Seahawks -6 but sharp bettors pushed it down to -3.5.

Expert Predictions:

  • NorthJersey.com: Seahawks 27, Patriots 17 – “Seahawks control play for a large majority of the night”
  • Arizona Republic: Seahawks 24, Patriots 21 – “Sam Darnold will do enough to lead champions to win”
  • Bookies.com: Patriots ML upset pick – “Drake Maye under Year 2 of Josh McDaniels could be scary good. Patriots added A.J. Brown”
  • ESPN Analytics: Seahawks have 61.1% chance to win

End Of My Patriots Vs Seahawks Week 1 Final Score Prediction Rant

This is a revenge game, but Lumen Field and the 12th Man are tough. Seattle lost RB Kenneth Walker (to Chiefs) but their defense under Mike Macdonald is still elite. The New England offensive line with Ben Brown out will struggle against Seattle’s front.

My Final Prediction: Seahawks 24 – Patriots 20

Expect a close, low-scoring game that goes Under 44.5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba scores the game-winner in the 4th quarter, while Christian Gonzalez makes it tough on Darnold. Don’t miss the kickoff – this Super Bowl rematch will set the tone for the entire 2026 season.