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The 2026-27 NFL season officially gets underway on Wednesday, September 9, and we are inching closer to kick off Week 1 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The season begins exactly how last season ended, with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and reigning champion Seattle Seahawks. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. While fans are excited for meaningful football to return, there will be some key players missing for both teams. MORE: NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Week 1 of 2026 season When official inactives were released prior to kickoff, Seahawks star safety Nick Emmanwori and Patritos running back TreVeyon Henderson were officially ruled out. Who else will be sidelined for the season opener? Let’s take a full look at the list of inactives for both teams. MORE: NFL Week 1 TV schedule: Full list of games for 2026-27 season Patriots at Seahawks Inactives | Patriots Inactives | Seahawks Inactives | |---|---| | QB Behren Morton (emergency third QB) | QB Jalen Milroe (emergency third QB) | | RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) | WR Tory Horton (hamstring) | | WR Efton Chism III | TE Nick Kallerup | | C Ben Brown (knee) | OG Beau Stephens | | OT Walter Rouse | DE Mike Morris | | LB Erick Hunter | S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) | | CB Karon Prunty | S Ty Okada (hamstring) | All of the information you need to watch Wednesday night’s NFL opener can be seen below. MORE: Where to live stream Seahawks vs Patriots: NFL Opening Game, TV channel, watch, free Patriots at Seahawks TV & Viewing Info - When: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 - Where: Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington - Start Time: 8:20 PM ET - TV Channel: NBC - Live Stream: Fubo (try for free) - Betting Odds: Seahawks -3, O/U: 44.5 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —