What the Patriots are saying about Super Bowl rematch with Seahawks

The Patriots will begin the 2026 season with a Wednesday night game on the West Coast against Seattle. Seattle previously defeated New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, and key players have since changed, including Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III signing with Kansas City. Patriots players express excitement for the opener and focus on turning last year’s result into motivation. Craig Woodson emphasizes taking advantage of the opportunity in Week 1. Marcus Jones highlights the work done to reach the Super Bowl and the determination to avoid repeating the same outcome. Brenden Schooler frames the rematch as a chance to show offseason progress while staying composed. Preparation continues through OTAs, training camp, and the preseason.

"Seattle beat the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX last February. Cornerback Marcus Jones said the team is determined to bring about a different outcome this time. "We put in a lot of work, and you get all the way to where you wanted to be and we didn't get the job done," Jones said. "We all understand it, but we know our potential and we know how far that we can go. We've got a lot of guys back on the team that has been in those situations, so we understand that we don't want that to happen again and it's a long path to Week One.""

"Special teams ace Brenden Schooler called the rematch a great opportunity to show the work they've been doing this offseason. "I think you always have a chip on your shoulder when you're going up against someone that you lost to the year before," Schooler said. "I'm treating it like another game, I'm going to go out there and be composed like I was in the Super Bowl when we played them. Nothing has really changed except the date we're playing each other and the location we're playing each other.""

"The Patriots will open the 2026 season with a Wednesday night showdown on the West Coast. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has since moved on, signing with Kansas City in the offseason, but there is still excitement for the matchup. "I was excited, man," safety Craig Woodson said. "Obviously I'm excited for every game on the schedule, but Week 1, that's going to be a good one. What happened last year is what happened last year but it's time to take advantage of the opportunity that we have.""

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