Patriots vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, line, date: 2026 NFL Kickoff Game picks
SportsLine’s model projects 46 total points and says one side of the spread hits in more than 60% of simulations.
- The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Lumen Field, with kickoff set for 8:20 PM EDT and Seattle installed as 3.5-point favorites.
- This matchup marks a rematch of February's Super Bowl, where the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29-13; however, Seattle lost Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to Kansas City in the offseason.
- Dimers' simulation model projects a 24-21 Seattle victory, giving the Seahawks a 61.9% win probability versus 38.1% for New England, while DraftKings Sportsbook sets the point total at 44.5 points.
- Heading into the opener, Seattle receiver Tory Horton faces a hamstring concern, while New England's running back TreVeyon Henderson sat out practice and defensive lineman Christian Barmore are both questionable for Wednesday.
- Both teams remain Super Bowl contenders; Mike Macdonald's Seahawks are ranked No. 4 in championship odds at +1200, while Mike Vrabel's Patriots added receiver A.J. Brown to support quarterback Drake Maye.
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