Seahawks vs Patriots Rekindle Rivalry | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. It's a rare occasion when the two teams that just based off in the Super Bowl kick off the very next regular season against each other. This is only the third time in NFL history that's happened, the last being in 2016 when the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers met again after their Super Bowl 50 clash. Now, the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are set to do the same, just months after their Super Bowl LX showdown. The Seahawks are coming off a dominant season, finishing with a 3-2 record after 5 weeks in 2025 and then losing just one. More game. Their quarterback, Sam Darnold, was mistake-free in the playoffs, and why to receive her Jackson Smith-Injigba was named off into a player of the year. Plus, Mike McDonald's defense was the stingiest in the league, allowing the fewest points. This marks the third straight year these two franchises are playing, with Seattle winning the last regular season matchup and overtime back in 20.

1:0324. The Seahawks also took down the Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Now, New England travels to Seattle for the first time since 2020, hoping to break a four-game losing streak in this series. A key factor for the Patriots will be protecting their young quarterback, Drake May. He was stacked a lot last postseason, including six times in the Super Bowl against Seattle. Can their offensive line handle the Seahawks fierce pass rush? Meanwhile, Seattle's offense has been on fire, winning 10 straight games and outscoring opponents by nearly 2-1 since their last loss in week, 11 of 2025. The Patriots have made some big moves, acquiring AJ Brown and Romeo Doves to give May more weapons. But all eyes will also be on Seattle's new running back to Darian Price. He's taking over for the departed Kenneth Walker III and had a fantastic college career, so he'll be looking to make an immediate impact in his rookie. Season.