Seattle Seahawks schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks' 2026 NFL schedule features a franchise-record six primetime games, including a Wednesday night opener against the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl LX rematch.
- Key primetime matchups include games against former Seahawks players Kenneth Walker III with the Chiefs and Coby Bryant with the Bears, as well as a Christmas night game against the Los Angeles Rams, a rematch of the previous NFC Championship.
- The Seahawks face a moderately challenging schedule, ranked 14th hardest based on opponents' previous season winning percentages, with over/under win totals projected around 10.5 to 11.2 wins.
- Notably, the Seahawks will play the Rams twice late in the season, including the regular-season finale at SoFi Stadium, setting up a high-stakes divisional rivalry with potential playoff implications.
- Analysts predict the Seahawks will convincingly defeat the Patriots in the season opener, continuing their strong home-field advantage and defending champion momentum.