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The Seattle Seahawks had some rookies play in the 2026 NFL season-opener versus the New England Patriots with one rookie in Jadarian Price looking great.
The Seattle Seahawks dodged a bullet with a serious injury regarding quarterback Sam Darnold, but now there are questions if he should play in the Week 2 road versus the Arizona Cardinals.
The Seattle Seahawks arleady see Sam Darnold hurt, but they now they have to take a chance on Drew Lock in the Week 1 game versus the New England Patriots.
The Seattle Seahawks make two moves at safety shortly before their Week 1 matchup versus the New England Patriots after the latest with safety/nickel Nick Emmanwori.
The Seattle Seahawks are set for banner night as they host for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season versus the New England Patriots where there should be confidence, but caution.
The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best rosters on their reigning Super Bowl-winning team, but the best player on that roster is easily wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
The Seattle Seahawks have a special and dynamic player in cornerback Devon Witherspoon, but he could be one of the NFL's best defensive players overall this 2026 NFL Season.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon might not be the better coverage player than New England Patriots' Christian Gonzalez, but he might be better overall.
The Seatttle Seahawks might have to find temporary starters with Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada potentially out for the Week 1 matchup versus the New England Patriots.
NFL executives believe the Seattle Seahawks' new starting running back in Jadarian Price is primed for big things in his 2026 NFL Rookie Season capped with a major award.
The Seattle Seahawks have some reliable veteran stars for the Dark Side Defense and defensive tackle Leonard Williams is the most tenacious leader going into the 2026 NFL Season.
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