REMATCH ON! Seattle Seahawks Set to Square Off With New England Patriots in 2026 Season Opener

For the first time since 2016, the NFL will have a Super Bowl rematch to kick off a new season with the Seahawks hosting the Patriots at Lumen Field. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine why the league may have gone with the rare SB rematch for the defending champs to begin their title defense on their home turf along with other revelations about the upcoming 2026 schedule, dive into a crowded receiver group that could have some intense competitions at the bottom of the depth chart, and revisit a new-look cornerback group with a trio of rookies looking to impress with OTAs just around the corner.

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Beat reporter Corbin Smith and NFL Draft guru Rob Rang provide comprehensive analysis and commentary on the Seattle Seahawks with the daily Locked On Seahawks podcast. A former player, high school coach, and standup comedian, Smith shares his wealth of football knowledge and insight on the pulse of the team with a splash of humor, while Rang has thrived as an NFL draft analyst for nearly two decades and has had his work featured on FOX, CBS, and many other outlets.

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