The Seattle Seahawks begin their 2026 regular season versus the New England Patriots on Wednesday at Lumen Field. It's an appetizing Super Bowl LX rematch to open a new NFL campaign. We've identified the three biggest player-versus-player matchups that will help decide the outcome.
Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon vs. Patriots WR A.J. Brown
After the Patriots lost to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, their biggest offseason acquisition was wide receiver A.J. Brown. It'll likely be Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon who is tasked with covering Brown. We'll see his arrival can swing this matchup in the Patriots' favor.
Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez
The other receiver-cornerback matchup worth watching is Jaxon Smith-Njigba versus Christian Gonzalez. This is a direct rematch from Super Bowl LX, where JSN was actually kept quiet to the tune
of four receptions on 10 targets for 27 yards. The reigning Offensive Player of the Year wants his revenge.
Seahawks pass rush vs. Patriots LT Will Campbell
The Seahawks' pass rush dominated Patriots left tackle WIll Campbell in Super Bowl LX. Campbell's negative performance received heavy scrutiny, as he was tagged with allowing eight pressures and one sack. The Seahawks will attempt to rattle his cage again.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: 3 biggest Seahawks-Patriots matchups for Week 1
