Photos of the NFL season opener, a rare Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, center, is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Dre'mont Jones, left, as Seattle Seahawks linebacker Connor O'Toole is at right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Stephen Brashear - FR159797 AP▲

New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Stephen Brashear - FR159797 AP▲

New England Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas (50) celebrates sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock with New England Patriots linebacker Dre'mont Jones (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson - AP▲

Seattle Seahawks fans reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson - AP▲

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, (14) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Dre'mont Jones, behind, during the first half an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson - AP▲

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Stephen Brashear - FR159797 AP▲

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) is tended to on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson - AP▲

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock, left, throws a pass under pressure as New England Patriots linebacker Elijah Ponder, center, reaches during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Stephen Brashear - FR159797 AP▲

New England Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas, left, sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson - AP▲

Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20), celebrates with linebackers Drake Thomas (32) and Ernest Jones IV (13) after tackling New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson as New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (82) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson - AP▲

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe, front, causes pass interference against New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, behind, during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson - AP▲

By LINDSEY WASSON and STEPHEN BRASHEAR - Associated Press

36 mins ago

SEATTLE (AP) — The NFL season opens with the Seattle Seahawks launching their title defense against the New England Patriots in a rare rematch of the previous season’s Super Bowl.

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