Sam Darnold and Drew Lock are in the building 👀 NEvsSEA – 8:20pm ET on NBC/Peacock Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/A8Bj Via @NFL on X

What happened: Sam Darnold begins his second season in Seattle Wednesday.

Why it matters: The game opens the NFL's 2026 regular season. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/nbc-sports-opens-nfl-season-patriots-seahawks-super-bowl-rematch-nfl-kickoff-game) will begin its 21st season of Sunday Night Football coverage.

Sources

  • @NFL