Seahawks vs. Patriots live updates: Seattle faces New England in rematch of Super Bowl LX to kick off season

For just the second time ever, the NFL season begins on a Wednesday night, with the reigning-champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots.

After raising a banner, the Seahawks hope to lower the boom, just like they did in Super Bowl LX. Seattle came out on top 29-13 behind a defense that turned Drake Maye over three times and sacked him six times, as well as a 161-yard day from Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.

Walker is gone, off to the Chiefs, but the defense remains very much intact. Up front, a plethora of pass rushers surround interior forces Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II, while All-Pros Ernest Jones and Devon Witherspoon lead the linebackers and secondary, respectively. On offense, 2025 Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the skill position players surrounding Sam Darnold.

The Patriots made upgrades across the roster this offseason, none bigger than acquiring A.J. Brown from the Eagles. Brown gives Maye a big-bodied wide receiver who can win deep, intermediate and short. Romeo Doubs also provides good size and the ability to make contested catches. New England also bulked up on defense in hopes of being more stout against the run and…

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