Patriots vs. Seahawks preview, 49ers vs. Rams, Will Drake Maye have a statement game? | FTF
The New England Patriots open up the 2026/27 NFL season in a Super Bowl LX rematch with the Seattle Seahawks. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if Drake Maye can have a statement game, what another good season would mean for Sam Darnold being elite, and if Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers can outplay Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.Brown appeared to suffer the injury while trying to make a catch at Lumen Field against the The game was billed as a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won in February by defeating New England 29-10 to claim the franchise’s second Vince Lombardi Trophy.
New England led 10-0 when Brown exited the game Wednesday.
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Brown was later ruled out for the remainder of the game because of what was described as an ankle injury. Seahawks quarterback left the game in the first quarter and was later ruled out. Drew Lock replaced Darnold under center for Seattle.
New England took a 10-3 lead over Seattle into the fourth quarter.
