Patriots Open 2026 Season at Seahawks

The New England Patriots open the 2026 season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks on September 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game at Lumen Field is a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won 29-13 in February. The matchup also gives fans following Massachusetts sports betting an early look at the defending AFC champions.

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New England Sets 53-Man Roster

The Patriots' initial 53-man roster includes quarterback Drake Maye, wide receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, and tight end Hunter Henry. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson headline the running back group, while Corey Kiner was acquired from the Arizona Cardinals for a 2028 seventh-round pick.

New England also acquired safety Jaylen Reed from the Houston Texans in the trade that sent wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to Houston. Several players will not be available to open the season, including edge rusher Harold Landry III, safety Brenden Schooler and offensive tackle Marcus Bryant. Landry is on the reserve/PUP list, Schooler is on the reserve/NFI list and Bryant is on injured reserve.

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Henderson Injury Adds Question to Backfield

Henderson injured his right ankle during an August 24 practice after slipping on a wet field. However, his Week 1 status remains uncertain. Henderson did not participate in Sunday's or Monday's practice, and ESPN lists him as questionable for Wednesday's game against Seattle.

Head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that the team would see how Henderson responded during the day's work before determining his availability. Henderson ultimately did not practice Monday, leaving Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner as the other running backs on the active roster. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore, meanwhile, returned to full participation Monday after sitting out Sunday's practice with a knee issue. He is not listed with a game status designation on the latest Patriots injury report.

The Patriots enter the season with much of the core from last year's Super Bowl team while adding Brown, Doubs and other offseason additions.

Patriots Super Bowl Odds Enter 2026

New England and Seattle both finished 14-3 during the 2025 regular season before meeting in Super Bowl LX. The Patriots ranked third in the NFL with 379.4 yards per game, while Seattle ranked eighth at 351.4 yards per game.

Bettors tracking the Patriot's Super Bowl odds will have plenty of markets to watch as the 2026 season unfolds. For the Week 1 matchup, the Patriots are +3 (-102) against Seattle, while the Seahawks are -3 (-118). The game total is 44.5, with the over at -108 and under at -112. New England is +142 on the moneyline, compared with -170 for Seattle at DraftKings Sportsbook MA.