What happened: New England and Seattle will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Why it matters: The matchup opens the 2026 NFL schedule.
NFL·PREVIEW·September 2, 2026 10:24 AM ET
Patriots, Seahawks set for Sept. 9 NFL opener
NBC and Peacock will carry the Wednesday kickoff.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read
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