Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from @kguregian on facing the Seahawks in the regular-season opener … Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: Mike Vrabel's opening exchange with @kguregian centered on whether February's title-game meeting can aid preparation. Seattle will begin its championship defense at home.

Why it matters: The matchup will be the NFL's first season-opening Super Bowl rematch since 2016. It gives Seattle an immediate test against its most recent postseason opponent.

By the numbers: Seattle won Super Bowl LX 29-13. The rematch comes 213 days later.

What to watch: Opening-week practices and the final injury report will shape the outlook before Wednesday night's game.

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