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The Patriots’ rematch starts with giving Drake Maye a usable second answer
Seattle are our narrow opening-night pick. New England’s route to changing that begins with protection and the receiver available after the first option disappears.
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NFL opening week 2026
New England need a useful second answer against Seattle; the Rams must turn an imposing pass rush into coordinated pressure. Atlanta’s decision to start Tagovailoa adds another opening-week question: can the protection and receivers work to the same clock?
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The Patriots’ rematch starts with giving Drake Maye a usable second answer
Seattle are our narrow opening-night pick. New England’s route to changing that begins with protection and the receiver available after the first option disappears.
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preview·2 min
The Patriots’ rematch starts with giving Drake Maye a usable second answer
Seattle are our narrow opening-night pick. New England’s route to changing that begins with protection and the receiver available after the first option disappears.
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The Rams’ new pass rush must close doors, not just chase sacks
Garrett and Donald give Los Angeles a formidable headline. Against San Francisco in Melbourne, the less glamorous test is whether the rush leaves an escape route.
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Atlanta have chosen Tua. Now they must choose an offence that agrees with him
Naming Tagovailoa settles the first-team question. The more consequential decision is how Atlanta will keep its receivers and protection working to the same clock.
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