Your reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are kicking off the 2026 NFL season on a WEDNESDAY, September 9th, in a massive Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots, and if you thought that was the only schedule curveball coming your way, think again. Get ready for some serious Week 1 confusion because the league’s initial “Thursday Night Football” game isn’t where you expect it, and neither is the broadcast.
Our Hawks Play Midweek, While TNF Heads Down Under
That’s right, the Emerald City’s finest are kicking off the season a day early against the Pats. But here’s the real head-scratcher: the actual first “Thursday Night Game” of the season is on September 10th and it features the Los Angeles Rams battling the San Francisco 49ers. And get this, they’re playing it at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia! It’s the NFL’s first regular-season game ever played there, with kickoff slated for a wild 8:35 p.m. ET. So while our Hawks are getting their ring ceremony out of the way, the league is already making history halfway across the globe.
Where’s Prime?! The Streaming Switch-Up That Matters
Now for the real kicker, especially for all of us who’ve gotten used to our Thursday night routine. For years, Amazon Prime Video has been our go-to for TNF, right? Well, not for Week 1. They’re actually switching streaming platforms for that initial Thursday game on September 10th. Amazon Prime Video’s official Thursday Night Football package doesn’t even kick off until Week 2, on September 17th. So, if you were planning your Week 1 viewing party around Prime, you need to adjust those plans immediately. The league is testing our loyalty right from the jump!
JSN’s Massive Bag and What it Means for the Emerald City
Speaking of big changes and big money, let’s talk about our own Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The guy is already among the highest-paid players in the entire NFL for the 2026 season! JSN is pulling in a massive $42.2 million. That’s a huge commitment to one of our key offensive weapons and shows just how much faith the organization has in him. We love to see our guys get paid, and JSN is earning every penny as he continues to be a cornerstone for our Super Bowl-winning squad.
So, while our Seahawks are going for another title, make sure you know exactly where to tune in. Week 1 is going to be wild, with or without your usual Prime Video experience, but at least we know our guys are well-compensated and ready to bring another championship home! Get ready for some Thursday night… err, Wednesday night… err, international football action!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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