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Seahawks get immediate measuring stick in Week 1 Super Bowl rematch
TL;DR
The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the 2026 season, marking a Super Bowl rematch. This matchup serves as an early benchmark for the Seahawks following significant offseason changes.
Key points
- Seahawks face Patriots in Week 1 of the 2026 season
- Significant roster changes for the Seahawks
- Patriots expected to trade for AJ Brown
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The Seattle Seahawks released their 2026 season schedule on Thursday. Before the full release, we had learned their Week 1 opponent on opening day will be the New England Patriots. A Super Bowl 60 rematch provides the Seahawks with an immediate measuring stick.
The Seahawks have undergone major offseason changes. General manager John Schneider had to make responsible decisions. Doing so meant letting contributors like Kenneth Walker III, Riq Woolen, Boye Mafe, and Coby Bryant leave in free agency. Seattle's biggest outside offseason addition was probably first-round running back Jadarian Price.
The Seahawks managed to re-sign Josh Jobe and Rashid Shaheed, who were crucial to their Super Bowl-winning efforts. Schneider kept enough cap space to sign Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a historic extension, and both Sam Darnold and , too.
Q&A
What are the key changes in the Seahawks' roster for the 2026 season?
The Seahawks lost several contributors to free agency, including Kenneth Walker III and Riq Woolen, while adding first-round running back Jadarian Price.
Who will the Seahawks play in their 2026 season opener?
The Seahawks will play against the New England Patriots in their Week 1 opener.
What offseason moves have the Patriots made ahead of the 2026 season?
The Patriots have added key players and are expected to trade for superstar wide receiver AJ Brown, enhancing their roster for the upcoming season.
