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Seahawks start Super Bowl title defense with rally over Patriots after early Darnold injury

Headline from WSVN Miami, on the newest of 3 developments

(CNN) — On a night where the Seahawks were honored for their Super Bowl LX victory, the celebrations felt short lived as starting quarterback Sam Darnold left...

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  2. Seahawks hold off Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

    Headline from WKBN Youngstown ·

  3. Newest

    Seahawks start Super Bowl title defense with rally over Patriots after early Darnold injury

    Headline from WSVN Miami ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

33 articles, oldest first.

  1. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Super Bowl rematch kicks off wide-open NFL season (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    The 2026 NFL season kicks off on Wednesday with a Super Bowl rematch, launching a wide-open title chase that will include a record nine international games played across four continents before a champion is crowned on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Seahawks open their title defense with a rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs the Patriots (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the chance to see the banner raised before kicking off this season with hopes of repeating

  3. Portland Press Herald

    Patriots open NFL season with Super Bowl rematch (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    New England and Seattle play the 1st game of the new season, 7 months after the played the last game of the previous one.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will see their championship banner raised before hosting Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season on Wednesday night

  5. Anchorage Daily News

    Seahawks open title defense with rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs the Patriots (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    This marks the third time in NFL history that there is a Super Bowl rematch in Week 1.

  6. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Seahawks vs Patriots betting: NFL opener pick, player prop (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    On Wednesday, a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season. This one will be played at Lumen Field, where a strong atmosphere can always be expected.

  7. Triblive

    Seahawks open title defense with rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs. Patriots (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the chance to see the banner raised before kicking off this season with hopes of repeating.

  8. Q13fox

    How to Seattle Seahawks' season opener against New England Patriots (opens Q13fox)

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    Q13fox's feed description

    The 2026 NFL season kicks off on Wednesday night with a Super Bowl LX rematch between the defending champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Field.

  9. NBC Boston

    Live updates: Patriots, Seahawks open 2026 NFL season in Seattle (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    What to Know Tune in to Pregame Live on NBC Sports Boston at 6:30 p.m. ET. Patriots hope to avenge Super Bowl 60 loss to Seahawks. RB TreVeyon Henderson and OL Ben Brown out; RB Lan Larison and P Mitch Wishnowsky elevated from practice squad. S Nick Emmanwori and WR Tory Horton out for Seahawks.

  10. NBC Boston

    Patriots kick off season against Seahawks in rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots center Garrett Bradbury (65) prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Drake Maye (10) against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

  11. UPI

    Seahawks preach 'business' vs. Patriots in first of 16 NFL 2026 openers (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Mike Macdonald says his Seattle Seahawks will treat Wednesday's NFL regular-season opener -- a Super Bowl rematch -- as "business as usual."

  12. The Columbian

    Seahawks open title defense with rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch against Patriots (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the chance to see the banner raised before kicking off this season with hopes of repeating. But the Seahawks know that none of that matters once the 2026 NFL season starts.

  13. Fox News

    NFL kickoff game preview: Why the under 44.5 is the play in Seahawks-Patriots rematch (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Drake Maye and the Patriots host Sam Darnold's Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch as both teams navigate major offseason roster changes tonight.

  14. New York Post

    Patriots vs. Seahawks prediction: NFL Week 1 picks, odds, bets, player props (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rhamondre Stevenson quietly put together one of the more efficient seasons of his career in 2025.

  15. WWLP Springfield

    Seahawks host Patriots in Super Bowl LX rematch on 22News (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    It's game day with the Patriots and Seahawks getting the NFL season underway Wednesday on 22News at 8:20 p.m.

  16. Deadline

    Patriots Vs. Seahawks: How To Watch 2026 NFL Season Kickoff Game Live Online & On TV (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Football season is back, and the 2026 NFL Season Kickoff Game will see the Seattle Seahawks face their Super Bowl LX rivals, the New England Patriots. The season opens with a special presentation of Sunday Night Football on Wednesday, September 9, as the Seahawks and Patriots begin writing their sto…

  17. KYMA Yuma

    NFL season kicks off with Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and the Seahawks (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    In just a few hours, the NFL will kick off a new season, and the first match-up is enticing as it's a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

  18. WHDH Boston

    Pats gear up for Super Bowl rematch against Seahawks in season kickoff (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Drake Maye and the Patriots are not dwelling on their Super Bowl 60 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Instead, they’re focusing on the task at...

  19. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Patriots vs. Seahawks FREE LIVE STREAM (9/9) | Time, TV Channel for NFL season opener (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    In a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl, the defending champion Seattle Seahawks welcome the New England Patriots to Lumen Field tonight, Sept. 9 to kick off the 2026 NFL season.

  20. The Boston Globe

    The Patriots kick off the 2026 season in Seattle with a Super Bowl rematch. Follow live updates. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Drake Maye and Co. begin what is expected to be a much more difficult campaign, starting with the hardest game of all: another duel with the Seahawks.

  21. The Oregonian

    You can watch Seahawks vs Patriots streaming live for free tonight - Here's how (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Seattle Seahawks begin their Super Bowl title defense tonight when they host the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game.

  22. Boston

    Patriots vs. Seahawks live coverage: New England opens 2026 season with Super Bowl LX rematch (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The Patriots are looking to get some revenge after the Seahawks ended their season in crushing fashion last year.

  23. WWLP Springfield

    Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 in season opener (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    The New England Patriots held a 7-0 halftime lead against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL season opener.

  24. WWLP Springfield

    Patriots hold 7-0 halftime lead over Seahawks in opener (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    The New England Patriots held a 7-0 halftime lead against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL season opener.

  25. WKBN Youngstown

    Seahawks hold off Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Seahawks topped the Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday night.

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