The Seattle Seahawks may not have dominated the New England Patriots solely based on their winning score of 13-10, but if you watched the game, then you saw the Seahawks overcome an injury to their starting quarterback, you saw them overcome a 10-0 deficit, you saw their defense fight the entire game, you saw their defense takeover late in the contest with 3 interceptions, you saw Mike Macdonald continue to establish himself as one of the best coaches in the NFL.
It was all on display Wednesday night
for Seattle, and they showed the entire league that they are back in 2026 like they never left after their February Super Bowl victory.
It’s one game, heard, but it’s all we have to go off of.
Right now, the Seahawks look like the best team in the NFL. The Patriots look ready for a major regression for their successful 2025 season.
Plenty of games to go to change all the narratives, including a game tonight between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. What narratives will there be after tonight’s show?
Tune in, find out.
Seahawks rally over Patriots: Seattle capitalizes on three fourth-quarter interceptions from Drake Maye (cbsports)
“Sam Darnold exited after five plays with a hip injury and did not return, and the Seahawks committed nearly 100 yards’ worth of penalties, but somehow, some way, Seattle rallied past New England, 13-10, in a Super Bowl LX rematch slugfest. The Seahawks’ defense picked off Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter, with Josh Jobe sealing the game on an absolutely baffling throw by Maye when New England was in field goal range.“
Niners vs. Rams: Three must-know storylines for NFL’s first-ever game in Australia (nfl.com)
“The 49ers-Rams season opener promises to be one for the history books — not just because it’s the first regular-season NFL contest to be played in Australia, or that it’ll take place at a 172-year-old cricket ground (nearly a Belichick older than Soldier Field), or that it could begin on a Friday and end on a Thursday (time zones, maaaaan).
More simply, this clash between the California rivals is set to stand out more for what happens on the pitch than off it.
Los Angeles, the reigning NFC runner-up, loaded up on star power ahead of SoFi Stadium’s second Super Bowl-hosting gig. Jaylen Watson. Trent McDuffie. Myles Garrett. Aaron Donald. They’re all wearing Royal and Sol these days. So too are returning stars Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
It’s as stacked a cast as we’ve seen in Hollywood since Ocean’s Eleven. Will Sean McVay’s 11 get off on the right foot in Week 1? Their old nemeses from up north are in the way.“
Rams’ 5 keys to victory against the 49ers in Week 1 (ramswire)
“The Los Angeles Rams are set to face the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, kicking off what should be one of the league’s best games this season. If the Rams are to leave Melbourne with a win, here are five keys to taking down the Niners.
Work Nick Bosa into obscurity
Bosa is set to play and is without a doubt the 49ers’ best pass rusher. The 49ers also made one of the most underrated roster moves of the offseason, adding defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, who will play a big role in helping them control the line of scrimmage.“
Shawne Merriman says Rams’ Aaron Donald-Myles Garrett combo is ‘insane’ for NFL offenses: ‘Pick your poison’ (foxnews)
“The expectations and potential of what this combo could do to offenses in 2026 has got football players, coaches and fans in a collective whirlwind. And one former NFL star linebacker thinks the hype couldn’t be more real.
“Just insane. I mean, it’s insane because every week will be a pick-your-poison situation,” Shawne Merriman, All-Pro linebacker for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, told OutKick in a recent interview. “Who do you want to focus on? Because the other one is going to make plays.”
LA Rams President Kevin Demoff touts Australia push ahead of historic NFL game (cnbc.com)
“Demoff said the Rams own the rights to seven international markets, mostly in the Pacific Rim, and that Australia has felt like a natural fit.
“Being a global city in Los Angeles, it’s important to tap into those roots,” he said. “When you think about Australia, everybody here flies over SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, [California,] as they come to the U.S. to enter to go to any other global destination.”
How to Watch 49ers vs. Rams: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time (foxsports)
“The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in a first for the league: a regular-season game at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, with kickoff set for 8:35 p.m. ET.”
Rams-49ers injury report: Game statuses for Garrett, Watson and Kittle (ramswire)
“After holding a light practice in Melbourne, the Los Angeles Rams released their final injury report of Week 1. Given the lack of health concerns entering the week, it’s no surprise that the Rams are in excellent shape for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
Aaron Donald is the only player with an injury designation after being ruled out on Tuesday. He did not make the trip to Australia with the team, staying back in Los Angeles in hopes of being ready to play sooner rather than later.“
The NFL season has begun, the Los Angeles Rams play tonight and more news to check out! (sports.yahoo)
“But the biggest bad news for the head coach Sean McVay and the squad is that their veteran defender Aaron Donald won’t be going to Australia due to injury and is ruled out for this game.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old Kittle has been playing in the NFL since 2017. He has recorded 8,008 yards in 124 games and scored 52 touchdowns. Even in the last season before getting injured, he scored 7 touchdowns in 11 games, showing just how much of a game-winning player he is.
The 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Kittle and another key defender, Nick Bosa, are both coming back after major injuries.“
Vivid Seats Becomes Official Fan Experience Partner of Los Angeles Rams (ticketnews)
“Geoff Lester, chief commercial officer at Vivid Seats, said the partnership is intended to provide fans with additional opportunities to engage with live sports.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the Los Angeles Rams,” Lester said. “We’re always looking for new ways to make live events more rewarding and memorable for fans.”
He added that the agreement will combine the enthusiasm of Rams supporters with access to experiences at SoFi Stadium.“
Rams and Niners battle in first-ever NFL game Down Under | Game Preview (rams.com)
“As we know, the Rams were a play away from hosting the NFC Championship Game in 2024.
They were a play away from winning the NFC Championship Game in 2025.
However, that doesn’t mean they’re a play away from winning another World Championship at SoFi Stadium.
There are so many blocks to stack between here and there, and we know that progress isn’t linear in the NFL.
That’s a good thing for your Los Angeles Rams. Because the goal isn’t to reach Super Bowl LXI – it’s to win it.“
Comment of the Day:
“I thought Maye had a lot to prove this year. I didn’t know that the splits were so stark. 0-12 against winning teams? That’s not an aberration, that’s a trend. The way he played in the 4th quarter last night said it all.” -delusionalramfanslosteve
