The wait is finally done, 12s, because the 2026 NFL regular season kicks off with *our* Seattle Seahawks returning home as the defending champions! We’re talking a Super Bowl LX rematch right out of the gate, Wednesday at 8:20 p.m. ET, against the New England Patriots. What a way to start the year, right? This opener isn’t just a game, it is an immediate test of where we stand, especially with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III now wearing Kansas City red instead of our beloved green and blue.
Championship Defense Starts Now
You know our boys are coming into this season with a target on their backs, and the Patriots are looking to prove they can contend in the AFC by trying to spoil our party. New England is going to throw everything they have at our offense, trying to make life difficult for us from the very first snap. The big questions for both teams are how much they have changed since that championship clash and who handles the immense pressure of kicking off the season under the national spotlight. But let’s be real, this is Lumen Field, the 12s will be rocking, and our Seahawks know how to defend their turf. My pick? Seahawks, 30-10. You heard it here first, folks, a dominant start for the champs!
Emerald City Dominance and Global Gridiron
While our Seahawks are busy defending their title here in the Emerald City, the rest of the league is getting wild with their own Week 1 matchups. The NFC West rivalry heats up early, but in the most unusual way possible. The San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams are squaring off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia on Thursday at 8:35 p.m. ET. Yeah, you read that right, the NFL’s first regular season game Down Under. Travel, preparation, and that wild environment are all going to be huge factors. Sean McVay’s Rams come in with massive expectations, and Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers are trying to stamp their authority in the division. Finding offensive rhythm overseas and winning the battle in the trenches will decide that one. My pick there is the Rams, 27-20. Elsewhere, Caleb Williams and the Bears hit the road against Bryce Young and the Panthers on Sunday. Two former No. 1 picks, both looking to build on their progress. If Chicago’s defense brings consistent pressure, it could be a long day for Carolina. I am taking the Bears, 26-17. And watch out for the Ravens, who start their season on the road against the Colts. Baltimore’s physical rushing attack and defensive pressure are going to be a force.
So, get ready, Seattle! Our Seahawks are back, ready to show the league why they are the reigning Super Bowl champs. Wednesday night is not just another game, it is the start of another championship run. Let’s make some noise for our boys and watch them start this season with a bang!
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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