Super Bowl Rematch Opens 2026 Season | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, alright, so the Seattle Seahawks are kicking off their 2026 season and they're doing it big. They're facing off against the New England Patriots, and get this, it's a rematch of Super Bowl LX. That's right, the same two teams that battle for the championship are opening the new year against each other. This game is happening on Wednesday at Lumen Field, and it's already shaping up to be a must watch. Now, to break down what could decide this game, we got to look at some key player matchups. First up, it's Seahawks' cornerback, Devon Witherspoon, going head-to-head with the Patriots' new star-wide receiver, AJ Brown. Brown was a big offseason pickup for New England, and Witherspoon is likely the guy who'll be shadowing him. It'll be interesting to see if Brown can make an immediate impact for his new team. Then we've got another receiver-cornerback showdown, Jackson Smith and Jeebba of the Seahawks, against Patriot's cornerback Christian Gonzalez. This is a direct repeat from that Super Bowl LX clash.

1:00Remember, JSN didn't have his best game then, catching only four passes for 27 yards. Now, as the reigning offensive player of the year, he's definitely looking for some redemption. And finally, let's talk about the trenches. The Seahawks' pass rush absolutely swarmed the Patriots' left tackle, Will Campbell, in the Super Bowl. He had a rough outing, giving up eight pressures and a sack. You can bet the Seahawks are planning to put that kind of pressure on him again, and try to disrupt their offense from the jump. So, you've got these intense individual battles happening all over the field. With a spoon versus Brown, Smith and Jeebba versus Gonzalez, and that relentless Seahawks' pass rush targeting Will Campbell, these matchups are going to be crucial in determining who comes out on top in this Super Bowl rematch to start the 2026 season. Football News, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Cory with the story.