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The reigning **Super Bowl LX Champion Seattle Seahawks** officially kick off their 2026 NFL season at **Lumen Field** against the **New England Patriots**, headlined by the …
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The reigning Super Bowl LX Champion Seattle Seahawks officially kick off their 2026 NFL season at Lumen Field against the New England Patriots, headlined by the unveiling of their championship banner and key roster inactive announcements including quarterback Jalen Milroe serving as emergency third QB.
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Week 1 Inactives: Milroe Emergency QB, Emmanwori Out · Twitter/X (@seahawksPR) Seattle Seahawks PR officially released the Week 1 inactive list ahead of kickoff against New England. Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori and wide receiver Tory Horton (both previously listed as questionable) were ruled out, while quarterback Jalen Milroe is active strictly as the emergency third quarterback alongside inactives Beau Stephens, Mike Morris, and Ty Okada.
Richard Sherman Returns as 12 Flag Raiser · Twitter/X (@Seahawks) Legion of Boom legend and Super Bowl XLVIII champion Richard Sherman was named the official 12 Flag Raiser for the regular season opener. Sherman was seen reconnecting with mascot Blitz on the field, sending a wave of nostalgia and excitement through Lumen Field.
Banner Drop & Championship Defense Begins · Reddit (r/Seahawks) The Seahawks officially commemorate their championship run as the Super Bowl LX banner drops at Lumen Field to launch the 2026 campaign. Fan community threads are filled with gratitude for Coach Mike’s culture shift, while local sports partners like the Seattle Kraken sent official Kickoff wishes to the reigning champs.
12s Voice Anxiety Over Kicker Jason Myers · Reddit (r/Seahawks) Fan discussions on r/Seahawks centered on veteran kicker Jason Myers following an uneasy preseason stretch. Die-hard 12s are urging Myers to lock in and find his rhythm early as regular season pressure begins.
Joel McHale and Luke Bryan Fire Up Pre-Game Festivities · Twitter/X (@Seahawks) Actor and avid Seahawks supporter Joel McHale entertained fans by posing as an official sideline photographer, while country star Luke Bryan headlined USAA’s Salute 250 Kickoff Concert outside the stadium. The pre-game entertainment created major social media buzz leading right up to national TV coverage on NBC.
Rookie Debut & Fan Interactions Highlight Game Warmups · Twitter/X (@Seahawks) Excitement mounted during pre-game warmups as rookie Jadarian (#15) prepared for his official NFL debut. Meanwhile, star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba and quarterback Sam Darnold spent time signing autographs for young 12s along the sidelines.
12s Pulse
The fan community energy is at an all-time high as 12s celebrate the Super Bowl LX banner drop and the start of a brand new title defense. While there is minor fan chatter surrounding kicker consistency and depth injuries, the overarching sentiment is overwhelming pride in Coach Mike’s program and eager anticipation for Week 1.
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