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Patriots to face Seahawks in SBLX rematch in Week 1 of 2026 season
TL;DR
The New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. This matchup follows the Seahawks' victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Key points
- Patriots face Seahawks in Week 1 of 2026 NFL season
- Seahawks won Super Bowl LX against Patriots
- Patriots signed key free agents after Super Bowl loss
- Seahawks' defense returns all three All-Pro players
- Kenneth Walker III left Seahawks in free agency
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The New England Patriots have a Super Bowl rematch with the Seattle Seahawks set for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
The official 2026 NFL schedule was released on Thursday, and it has the Patriots going on the road to take on the Seahawks in their first matchup of the season.
The Seahawks defeated the Patriots by a score of 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. New England responded to their loss to Seattle by signing marquee free agents Romeo Doubs, DreāMont Jones, Kevin Byard and Alijah-Vera Tucker in free agency. They also drafted Caleb Lomu, Gabe Jacas and Eli Raridon in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Patriots will face a daunting challenge to begin next season against one of the best teams in the league. Seattleās defense will see all three of its All-Pro honorees from the 2025 season return in 2026. The Seahawksā high-octane offense is still largely intact, save Kenneth Walker III, who departed from Seattle in free agency.
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Q&A
What was the score of the Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks?
The Seahawks defeated the Patriots by a score of 29-13 in Super Bowl LX.
Who did the Patriots sign in free agency after their Super Bowl loss?
The Patriots signed marquee free agents including Romeo Doubs, DreāMont Jones, Kevin Byard, and Alijah-Vera Tucker.
When will the Patriots and Seahawks play their rematch?
The Patriots and Seahawks will play their rematch in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
