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.