Live Coverage: Patriots open season with Super Bowl rematch against Seahawks
Ready or not, the NFL season starts tonight.
The 2026 New England Patriots kicked off their season with a rematch against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. MassLive's team provided comprehensive coverage from pregame hype to the final drive and beyond.
The game commenced at 8:20 p.m. ET, with the Patriots receiving the ball first, courtesy of a coin toss. Throughout the first quarter, injuries and key plays unfolded. Patriots quarterback Sam Darnold exited the game after limping off the field following a rough start to Seattle's first drive.
A significant moment arrived at 12:19 p.m., when Patriots' defensive player Dre’Mont Jones intercepted a pass from Seattle's Sam Darnold on third down, granting the Patriots possession for the first time in the season.
Patriots' pregame hype man, Milton Williams, served as the star for the event, while Christian Gonzalez signed a four-year contract worth $135 million, with a substantial $102 million guaranteed. Analysts, including Mike Vrabel and Chris Mason, discussed the Patriots' potential for a successful start to the season, taking into account fresh additions like quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver A.J. Brown.
For real-time updates and insights, MassLive's Karen Guregian offered live coverage from Seattle, while Lauren Campbell and Mark Daniels provided expert analysis. Fans were encouraged to engage with reporters via messages for potential inclusion in a postgame video mailbag.
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