Overview
- Mike McCready opened the Seahawks vs. Patriots season opener with a Jimi Hendrix–inspired instrumental rendition of the U.S. national anthem, performing before kickoff to a moment of silence tied to the 25th anniversary of September 11.
- The surviving members of Soundgarden — Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron — reunited for a two‑song halftime medley of “Outshined” and “Spoonman,” joined onstage by Taylor Momsen and McCready.
- The on‑site halftime set was not carried in NBC’s national broadcast, leaving home viewers to rely on fan video and team photos and prompting widespread online criticism of the omission.
- Band members continue work on an eight‑song project built from unreleased Chris Cornell recordings that is in the mixing stage with producer Terry Date and mixer Joe Barresi, according to multiple reports.
- The program underscored Seattle’s grunge legacy and raised questions about how regular‑season broadcasts handle local halftime performances, with fans and observers saying the moment mattered for Soundgarden’s legacy and for live music visibility on national TV.