Patriots News: Ready or not, Week 1 starts in Seattle

By admin — In News — September 7, 2026

   ​FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 13: Gabe Jacas #50 of the New England Patriots runs around the edge during an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images TEAM TALKEvan Lazar’s Patriots Gameplan: 3 keys to victory in Super Bowl rematch vs. the Seahawks. 1. Offense key: Have better answers to Seattle’s blitzes and capitalize on opportunities.Patriots-Seahawks updated Injury Report.Transcript:Mike Vrabel (Plus 11 min. video)Press Conferences:Drake Maye – AJ Brown, Christian Gonzalez, Alijah Vera-Tucker.Patriots All Access interview: Mike Vrabel (6 min. video)One-on-One with Safety Kevin Byard III (3 min. video)Vrabel’s X’s and O’s: Breaking down key moments from the Patriots preseason. (4 min. video)Forged In Foxborough, Season 2, episode 3: Earn your role. (31 min. video) /Worth a watch.LOCAL LINKSMike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: RB TreVeyon Henderson’s status, Roster thin at OLB, Brown mentors Jacas, ‘We are firemen’, Kudos to Crownover, Waiver claims, Sudden change; More.Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: Week 1 preview, Key matchups against the Seahawks; More.Andrew Callahan offers some Week 1 thoughts: Why Rhamondre Stevenson is the Patriots’ key at Seattle, how defensive coordinator Zak Kur is inventing an Edge, and more.Alex Barth previews the Seattle Seahawks. Offense biggest strength: Wide receivers. Offense biggest weakness: Running backs. More.Doug Kyed talks about how the Patriots have retooled over the last seven months, and on paper, appear primed for a more competitive contest vs. the Seahawks. Drake Maye is excited to be a part of it.Hector Longo makes the case that the biggest question mark on the 2026 Patriots is LB Gabe Jacas. The rookie 2nd-round pick will be needed on the edge, but he hasn’t shown much in preseason.Hector Longo says with Seattle approaching fast, Drake Maye is now officially on the clock.Doug Kyed finds Josh McDaniels excited to see the progression of two second-year pros, Will Campbell and Jared Wilson. Ethan Hurwitz relays OT Caleb Lomu on how he has been ’dreaming’ about his NFL debut. Also, he rookie will have a cheering section for him at Lumen Field next week.Hector Longo explains why bigger may be better against Seattle, which may mean an increased role for unheralded interior lineman Cory Durden.Phil Perry’s Patriots Mailbag: A.J. Brown’s impact, Will Campbell expectations and more.Alex Barth’s Patriots Mailbag: Getting the 2026 season started.Ethan Hurwitz brings a cool story about the 20-year-old Patriots fan who’s become the team’s personal car detailer. /Love stories like this.Pats Procrastination podcast: Clare and Chudders discuss the upcoming Week 1 matchup vs. the Seahawks, and wrap up the pre-season. (26 min.)NATIONAL NEWSNick Shook (NFL.com) Josh McDaniels: Seahawks rematch will be ‘different  

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