Seahawks vs. Patriots Fantasy Football Worksheet, Week 1

Key Points:

• Seahawks QB Drake Maye had a breakout 2025 season with top NFL ratings but faces a tough Week 1 matchup against a strong Seattle pass defense that limits his ceiling despite improved weapons and offensive line changes.
• Patriots QB Sam Darnold posted career highs in completion rate and yards per attempt last year but showed regression against strong defenses, making him a QB2 option for the opener against Seattle’s stingy secondary.
• Seahawks rookie RB Jadarian Price, a first-round pick, faces uncertainty with limited college workload and concerns about pass protection and ball security, while Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson may see increased volume if TreVeyon Henderson misses Week 1 due to injury.
• Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, coming off a historic receiving season, is expected to lead Seattle’s passing game again but faces a tough matchup against Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, known for limiting receptions and touchdowns.
• Patriots WR A.J. Brown and WR Romeo Doubs add depth to New England’s receiving corps, but both face a strong Seattle secondary, with Brown expected to perform as a WR2 and Doubs as a touchdown-dependent WR4/FLEX option.