Patriots make line play the focus before Seahawks opener

Seattle's defense led a 29-13 Super Bowl LX win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

On the scene: The huddle breaks at practice and “Hold the Line” by Toto plays. (Related note: If the Patriots can’t ho Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: Toto's “Hold the Line” played as New England's huddle broke at Thursday's practice. The teams meet Sept. 9 in Seattle to open the NFL season.

Why it matters: New England went scoreless through three quarters in the February title game. The rematch immediately tests whether the Patriots can better protect the pocket and control the line of scrimmage.

By the numbers: Both teams finished 14-3 in 2025; New England entered the AFC playoffs as the No. 2 seed.

What to watch: Watch for protection or personnel changes along New England's offensive line against Seattle's defensive front.

Sources

@MikeReiss 2026-09-03T22:25:10.461260+00:00

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