New England's first test comes in Seattle

The Wednesday opener puts the passing game in focus.

By Boston Sports Newsroom / Published September 7, 2026 / Updated October 17, 2026

The Patriots open at Seattle on Wednesday, September 9, at 8:20 p.m. Eastern. Drake Maye's work with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs gives New England fans a pairing to follow from the first possession.
Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels return with new receiving personnel to work into the offense. Evan Lazar's game-plan column examines the matchup and how New England can approach Seattle. How quickly will Maye and his targets settle into a rhythm?
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