New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 1 preview: Kick-off time, news, prediction and how to watch live on DAZN

Streaming live on DAZN for NFL Game Pass subscribers, the Patriots will be eager to avenge their 29-13 loss in February, while the Seahawks seek to start the new campaign by reasserting their dominance.

Here's everything you need to know about Patriots vs. Seahawks, including the key players, kickoff date and time, and how to watch live on DAZN.

When is the Patriots vs. Seahawks game?

• Kick-off US (ET): 8.20pm, Wednesday, September 9
• Kick-off US (PT): 5.20pm, Wednesday, September 9
• Kick-off UK (BST): 1.20am, Thursday, September 10
• Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

Lumen Field once held the Guinness World Record for the loudest outdoor stadium, and the 68,740-capacity venue remains one of the NFL's most inhospitable for visiting teams.

How to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks

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Patriots vs. Seahawks: players to watch

Patriots names to know

Head coach Mike Vrabel guided New England to 14 wins and an AFC title in his first season in charge before falling at the all-important final hurdle — Super Bowl LX.

Quarterback Drake Maye, last season's MVP runner-up, leads an offense reinforced by two key weapons: wide receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.

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Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and tight end Hunter Henry remain focal points, and the offensive line has been bolstered by guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and first-round rookie Caleb Lomu.

Defensively, cornerback Christian Gonzalez headlines a talented secondary, now joined by veteran safety Kevin Byard.

Defensive tackle Milton Williams remains the star upfront, but he has help in the form of new arrival Dre'Mont Jones.

That group is overseen by Zak Kuhr, who takes charge as the full-time defensive coordinator after calling plays for most of last season.

Seahawks names to know

Head coach Mike Macdonald returns to Lumen Field after leading his side to the ultimate victory, and Seattle will mark the occasion with a pre-game Super Bowl banner ceremony.

Quarterback Sam Darnold continues his career revival under Brian Fleury, who was promoted to offensive coordinator after Klint Kubiak left to become Raiders head coach.

Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, last season's Offensive Player of the Year, begins his bid to defend his title as the NFL's leader in receiving yards.

Wideouts Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp and tight end A.J. Barner join Smith-Njigba to provide Darnold with an enviable group of pass catchers.

Rookie first-round pick Jadarian Price steps in at running back following Kenneth Walker's move to Kansas City, ready to shoulder a heavy load in the absence of the injured Zach Charbonnet.

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Seattle retained star cornerback Devon Witherspoon and defensive lineman Leonard Williams, who, with linebacker Ernest Jones and defensive tackle Byron Murphy, form a dominant defensive core.

Patriots vs. Seahawks: notable injury news

Patriots injuries

Running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) has been ruled out after missing all three practices this week.

Center Ben Brown (knee) is also out and did not travel with the team to Seattle.

Defensive tackle Christian Barmore (knee) has come off the injury report entirely after a full practice Sunday, leaving New England's defense at full strength.

Seahawks injuries

Safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) is listed as questionable after a limited practice as he continues building back from offseason surgery.

Safety Ty Okada (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Receiver Tory Horton (hamstring) is also questionable, while tackle Josh Jones (knee) was limited in practice but carries no game-status designation.

Keys to the Patriots vs. Seahawks

A few factors could tip this game either way:

• Maye's offensive line: Seattle sacked the Patriots quarterback six times in the Super Bowl. New England's rebuilt line, with Vera-Tucker and a healthy Will Campbell, will be under pressure to prove they can do better.
• Seattle's run game without Walker: Rookie Jadarian Price inherits the starting role from Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. His fit in the outside zone scheme could decide who controls the game's tempo.
• A.J. Brown and Co. vs. Seattle's safety depth: If Emmanwori cannot suit up and with Okada already ruled out, Brown, Doubs and Henry could take advantage of Seattle's second-string safeties.

Patriots vs. Seahawks: prediction

Seattle's home crowd and the emotional lift of raising its championship banner should give the Seahawks a narrow edge in a defensive contest.

It should be a tighter margin than February's Super Bowl, with Seattle edging it.

Patriots 20-27 Seahawks

Previous Patriots vs. Seahawks meetings

Seattle leads the all-time series 12-9, including a 1-1 record in two postseason matchups between the two sides.

The Seahawks also have the recent advantage, winning the last four meetings, including Super Bowl LX.

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