Rams fans have good reason to tune in for Seahawks-Patriots season opener

The NFL is finally about to take over our viewing habits for the next five months. That's right, even as the Los Angeles Rams prepare to play on Thursday Night Football in Melbourne, Australia, the Patriots and Seahawks clash on Wednesday night.

The repeat of Super Bowl LX will take place in Seattle, Washington. The rematch should favor the Seahawks. Seattle not only dismantled New England in the Super Bowl, but hosting Week 1 gives them a clear advantage. Or does it?

The Seahawks have made some changes since 2025. Multiple players sought bigger paydays elsewhere. Injuries are already impacting veterans who contributed significantly last year. And they face a tougher schedule this season.

That is not to say that the defending Super Bowl champs are out of the running. But they are vulnerable. As such, Rams fans will want to tune in on Wednesday to see just how formidable their NFC West rivals are.

Rams fans should watch for these 3 indicators in Seahawks-Patriots game

(1) - How effective is Seattle's rushing attack?

After churning out over 1,000 yards for the Seahawks in 2025, running back Kenneth Walker III signed with the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. His teammate, running back Zach Charbonnet, is recovering from a torn ACL. So the Seahawks appear to be hitching their wagon to rookie Jadarian Price. That's a lot of pressure for a rookie.

The Patriots defense should plan accordingly. Price should get a crash course in blitz pickups in this game.

(2) Can Patriots pass against the new Seahawks secondary?

Seattle parted ways with safety Cobe Bryant and cornerback Tariq Woolen in the offseason. Safety Ty Okada is out in Week 1 due to a hamstring injury. The secondary is banking on a Herculean effort from cornerback Devon Wetherspoon and a miraculous bit of communication from new arrivals.

The Seahawks were formidable against the pass in 2025. They only allowed 193.9 passing yards per game and 20 passing touchdowns, to 18 interceptions. But players who accounted for eight interceptions will not suit up for this one.

(3) Can Seattle keep receivers healthy?

Seattle's aerial assault is led by reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba. But to keep him free from double and triple coverage, they'll need contributions from Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, and tight end AJ Barner as well. They were fortunate that all receivers stayed healthy a year ago. Can they count on more of the same?

The Horns parted ways with Kupp because he simply could not stay healthy in LA's offense. Even diehard Seahawks fans have to wonder how long JSN can sustain a pace of nearly 10 targets per game.

Before being shipped to Seattle midway through last season, Shaheed was a plus receiver for the Saints, averaging over 55 yards per game. But with the Seahawks, he exploded as a return specialist. Is Seattle diluting his golden touch by starting him as their third wideout? After all, his receiving output decreased to 21 yards per contest.

If Los Angeles hopes to win the division, they will need help from other teams. The Patriots will be eager to settle their score with the Seahawks. In the process, Rams fans will get to see whether their rivals are as daunting as they were a year ago.

As always, thanks for reading.

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