Seahawks, Patriots set for Super Bowl LX rematch in Week 1

Seattle won February's title game by 16 points

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

Do you expect a different result in this Super Bowl LX rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots? 🤔 Via @gmfb on X

What happened: The teams meet Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET at Lumen Field. New England will play on a Wednesday for the first time in

Why it matters: Seattle begins its title defense at home, while New England gets an immediate measure of its retooled roster against the reigning champion. The Patriots' February loss denied the franchise a record seventh championship.

By the numbers: Seattle beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. This is the NFL's first Week 1 Super Bowl rematch since 2016 and its first Wednesday opener since 2012.

What to watch: Watch for each team's final injury report before Wednesday's kickoff.

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