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Early Betting Lines Suggest Trouble For Patriots To Open 2026 Season
TL;DR
Early betting lines indicate the New England Patriots may face significant challenges at the start of the 2026 NFL season, beginning with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks.
Key points
- New England Patriots face tough competition to start 2026 season
- Season begins with Super Bowl rematch against Seattle Seahawks
- Patriots will play three additional AFC playoff teams
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If the oddsmakers are right, the New England Patriots could be in store for a rude awakening to begin the NFL's 2026 season.
When the NFL revealed the official schedule on Thursday night, the Patriots learned they'll begin their AFC title defense against stout competition. The season will commence with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, followed by a trio of AFC teams that also made the playoffs last season.
Three of those games are on the road. Although the Patriots went undefeated away from Gillette Stadium last season, Vegas foreshadowed immediate regression this fall.
The Patriots are underdogs in three of their first four games, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
Seattle opens as a 3.5-point favorite to defeat New England on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Those remembering a lopsided Super Bowl at Santa Clara may feel that line still shows considerable respect to the Pats.
Q&A
What are the early betting lines for the New England Patriots in the 2026 season?
Early betting lines suggest that the Patriots will face tough competition, particularly in their opening games.
Who will the New England Patriots play first in the 2026 NFL season?
The Patriots will start their season with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks.
What teams are on the Patriots' schedule after the Seahawks in 2026?
Following the Seahawks, the Patriots will face three AFC teams that also made the playoffs last season.