Patriots vs Seahawks predictions, graded
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks · Week 1, 2026 · Wed, Sep 9 · Final: Patriots 10, Seahawks 13 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Patriots vs Seahawks? Of 19 pundits with a call on record, 14 take the Seahawks and 5 take the Patriots. 7 named a score; the median has the Seahawks by 6. The Seahawks won 13-10, so 14 of 19 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 79 out of 100.
Who the room took
19 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPatriots vs Seahawks picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedSeahawks 7, Patriots 1
- CBS Sportsall 3 Seahawks
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Seahawks 1, Patriots 1
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)Seahawks 1, Patriots 1
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Seahawks 2, Patriots 2.
Patriots vs Seahawks score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Seahawks by 6, and the final was Seahawks by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Julian EdelmanPatriots 28, Seahawks 24Close · 48
- Richard ShermanSeahawks 28, Patriots 17Hit · 81
- Colin CowherdSeahawks 23, Patriots 20Hit · 100
- Mike FlorioPatriots 24, Seahawks 21Close · 50
- Jared DubinSeahawks 23, Patriots 17Hit · 93
- Pete PriscoSeahawks 26, Patriots 14Close · 79
- John BreechSeahawks 27, Patriots 17Hit · 83
- Colin CowherdSeahawks 24, Patriots 13Hit · 81
Patriots at Seahawks: how they came in
The Patriots went 14-3 last season and the Seahawks went 14-3 last season. On win totals, 17 pundits put the Patriots at 10 wins on average, and 11 pundits put the Seahawks at 10.5 wins on average.
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 11th, defense 17th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 18 pundits · average 10 · 9 to 17 wins
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 18th, defense 2nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.5 · 4 to 17 wins
Patriots and Seahawks players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Patriots
- Drake MayeStarting QB · QB
2,282 passing yards · 18 TD, 11 INT · 65.4% completions · 219 rushing yards · 9 games · 6th in the NFL in passing yards
Drake Maye to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“But yeah, he's either high-end or mid-range QB1, and everyone should be starting him. And the Drake May panic of a week ago was never justified.” the article →
Drake Maye to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Maye should be considered a strong top-five fantasy quarterback option with the ability to push Josh Allen for the QB1 spot if everything goes his way in 2026.” the article →
- Rhamondre StevensonRB1 · RB
399 rushing yards on 102 carries · 4 TD · 26 catches for 258 · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards
“Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue. It won't require surgery, but Stevenson is expected to miss New England's Week 10 game against Detroit” the article →
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Unless Stevenson falls off in 2026, he should remain the lead back for New England after playing at least 57% of the snaps in nine of his 14 games played in 2025.” the article →
- DeMario DouglasWR1 · WR
31 catches for 434 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 31st in the NFL in receiving yards
DeMario Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Romeo Doubs on IR with a shoulder injury, DeMario Douglas might be New England’s de facto No. 1 receiver when the Patriots host the Packers this Sunday.” the article →
DeMario Douglas to be 3rd on the depth chart
“New England's top three wide receivers for Sunday will be Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III and DeMario Douglas.” the article →
- Hunter HenryTE1 · TE
32 catches for 361 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 49th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Elijah PonderSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
- Christian EllissTackle leader · LB
1.5 sacks · 32 solo tackles · 9 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
“Christian Ellis logged full practices. He's questionable. I think he'll play.” the article →
Seahawks
- Drew LockStarting QB · QB
597 passing yards · 5 TD, 0 INT · 71.1% completions · 3 games · 36th in the NFL in passing yards
“Sam Darnold is sidelined, leaving Drew Lock to run things for a second straight week (Week 10 vs. Raiders)” the article →
“Drew Lock has a good chance to recover enough from his oblique injury to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.” the article →
- Emanuel WilsonRB1 · RB
403 rushing yards on 111 carries · 4 TD · 6 catches for 65 · 7 games · 21st in the NFL in rushing yards
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“With him out of the lineup, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will take over as Sam Darnold's partners in the backfield.” the article →
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is likely to be the primary runner once again while Price and Zach Charbonnet remain sidelined.” the article →
- Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1 · WR
71 catches for 1,036 yards · 9 TD · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win NFL Offensive Player of the Year
“If he keeps it up, he could be the first back-to-back NFL Offensive Player of the Year since Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk won it three times in a row, from 1999 through 2001.” the article →
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be 1st on the depth chart
“We still fully expect Smith-Njigba to lead Seattle in targets and for this passing game to run through him again” the article →
- AJ BarnerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 210 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 120th in the NFL in receiving yards
AJ Barner to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Barner a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Byron Murphy IISack leader · DT
4 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Byron Murphy II to sign a new deal with Seattle Seahawks
“ESPN's reporter Dan Graziano believes Murphy could be the first and biggest player to get a luxurious extension following a tremendous third breakout season.” the article →
Byron Murphy II to make All-Pro
“the 6-foot-0, 306-pounder is ready to take his game up a notch as an All-Pro-caliber defender at the line” the article →
- Ernest JonesTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Patriots at Seahawks
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Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
After Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Week 1, Drew Lock will likely be the starter against Arizona
New England Patriots 28 — Seattle 24
Twenty-eight. Seattle, twenty-four. ... Actually, twenty-eight, twenty-four. ... So, you know, I think the Patriots go in, and I think they put a little something in there.
Seattle Seahawks 28 — New England 17
I got Seattle 28-17.
Seattle Seahawks 23 — Patriots 20
I think it looks 23-20-ish. I'll take Seattle very, very close and very low-scoring.
New England Patriots 24 — Seahawks 21
Patriots 24, Seahawks 21.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots at Seahawks — Gilberto Manzano: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots at Seahawks — John Pluym: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots at Seahawks — Matt Verderame: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots at Seahawks — Mike Kadlick: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots at Seahawks — Albert Breer: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots at Seahawks — Mitch Goldich: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots at Seahawks — Eva Geitheim: Seahawks
New England Patriots to beat Seahawks
Patriots at Seahawks — Conor Orr: Patriots
Seattle Seahawks 23 — Patriots 17
In the end, we're rolling with the home team to defend its crown and take home the victory in Week 1. Pick: Seahawks 23, Patriots 17
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
we're rolling with the home team to defend its crown and take home the victory in Week 1
Seattle Seahawks 26 — Patriots 14
Pick: Seahawks 26, Patriots 14
Seattle Seahawks to beat New England
And I think tonight's a good example of I expect Seattle to win... to me, this is a 10-point game by Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks 27 — Patriots 17
THE PICK: Seahawks 27-17 over Patriots
Seattle Seahawks to beat New England
like them to win by three and a half, like them to win outright
Seattle Seahawks 24 — New England 13
I think Seattle wins. I think it feels like 24 to 13.
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
Seattle is entering Week 1 with Jadarian Price and George Holani as their primary backs. Ideally, Price will prove to be capable of carrying the load
New England Patriots to beat Seahawks
opener against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks... I think they have a championship hangover. I think we win that game.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Patriots
Patriots (at Seahawks). ... This game might turn into an even bigger blowout with the Seahawks playing at home.
Noah Igbinoghene to be 1st on the depth chart
Noah Igbinoghene Making a Convincing Case of Week 1 Nickel ... Igbinoghene reportedly had a solid day as the No.1 nickel
Bud Clark to be 1st on the depth chart
There was a good chance he wasn’t going to be a Week 1 starter, but if Emmanwori is out, then Seattle might have Clark step up.