Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL season opener (Lumen Field, Seattle, 9 September 2026, confirmed by NFL.com or AP)
The Seahawks host the Patriots as home team and defending Super Bowl LX champions at Lumen Field, Seattle. In Super Bowl LX, Seattle beat New England convincingly 29-13. Bookmaker odds imply a ~68% Seahawks win probability (moneyline -210, as of 10 August 2026, per legalsportsbetting.com), confirmed by the -3.5 to -4 point spread. Home advantage, defending champion status, and recent head-to-head all favor Seattle. The Patriots have structural weaknesses since key departures; this is the first Wednesday NFL opener since 2012. Probability: 68% (market-aligned).
- legalsportsbetting.com (10. Aug 2026): Seahawks −210 (≈68 %), Patriots +175; Spread −3,5
- cbssports.com (Aug 2026): "NFL schedule release: Seahawks favored in Super Bowl rematch to launch 2026 season"
- NBC Sports (Aug 2026): Seahawks vs. Patriots 9. Sep 2026, 20:20 ET, NBC, Lumen Field
- Super Bowl LX Ergebnis: Seattle Seahawks 29 – New England Patriots 13