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In the weeks leading up to the release of the 2026 NFL schedule, debate raged about who the Seattle Seahawks would kick off the season against in Week 1.
The NFL traditionally assigns the reigning Super Bowl champion to host the first game of the following season. With the game in Seattle, the Seahawks were going to face one of the nine opponents on their 2026 home schedule: The Rams, Cardinals, 49ers, Cowboys, Giants, Bears, Chiefs, Chargers or Patriots.
With the Rams and 49ers playing in Australia in Week 1, those two teams were out.
The NFL usually tries to start the season with a big
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