The NFL season starts on Wednesday. Here’s what to know
The NFL season is set to begin with a Super Bowl LX rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The article previews key storylines, including player returns and high-profile team acquisitions.
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The NFL is a major cultural and economic driver in North American sports, influencing media consumption and entertainment trends.
Quarterback Sam Darnold, left, drops back to pass during the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/Getty Images
The NFL regular season is coming back this week, and it’s shaping up to be just as unexpected as the 2025 season. Some of the best to ever play are returning from injury or retirement (looking at you, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Donald) and other iconic players will be leaving the league at the season’s conclusion (goodbye, Aaron Rodgers).
Here’s how to watch the Week 1 games, along with some of the best storylines, teams and matchups of the upcoming season.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall exults after recording a sack in Super Bowl LX. Morry Gash/The Associated Press
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