Overview
- The NFL schedule confirmed the Patriots will travel to Lumen Field to face the Seahawks in the Kickoff Game on Sept. 9, a direct rematch of Super Bowl LX.
- Quarterback Drake Maye said the matchup gives the team “extra motivation” and that he has rewatched parts of the Super Bowl to learn from mistakes he made on the game’s biggest stage.
- Maye’s Super Bowl stat line — 27-of-43 for 295 yards with two touchdowns, two interceptions, a lost fumble, and six sacks — is being cited by coaches and teammates as specific film to correct this summer.
- Reporting notes Seattle has lost several contributors from its title team while New England has added offensive-line help, a tight end and faces persistent trade rumors linking A.J. Brown to the Patriots.
- Playing on Seattle’s banner night will create an intense environment that tests New England early and gives both teams a fast read on adjustments from the Super Bowl for the rest of the season.