Seahawks Favored to Defend Super Bowl Edge in High-Stakes Rematch Against PatriotsThe NFL season opens with a highly anticipated Super Bowl LX rematch as the defending champion Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the New England Patriots on Wednesday night. After a convincing 29-13 victory over New England in last season's championship game, Seattle enters the contest as a three-point favorite on its home field.

While the Seahawks remain the team to beat, both sides enter the new campaign with notable roster changes. Seattle's secondary has undergone significant turnover, and injuries have further tested its defensive depth, potentially creating opportunities for a Patriots passing attack that now features newcomers Romeo Doubs and A.J. Brown.

The Seahawks are also adjusting offensively after the departure of coordinator Klint Kubiak and star running back Kenneth Walker III. New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is expected to maintain much of Seattle's successful system, but quarterback Sam Darnold may be asked to shoulder a larger share of the offense against a New England defense dealing with injuries along its pass rush.

New England, meanwhile, hopes its revamped receiving corps can help erase the painful memories of last season's Super Bowl defeat. With running back TreVeyon Henderson sidelined, the Patriots are expected to rely more heavily on quarterback Drake Maye and the passing game to challenge Seattle's reshaped secondary.

Oddsmakers have installed Seattle as a slight favorite, reflecting both the Seahawks' championship pedigree and home-field advantage. Still, analysts expect a competitive battle between two teams with legitimate playoff aspirations and plenty to prove in Week 1.