Week 1 predictions

New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks

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Week 1, 2026 · Thursday, Sep 10, 12:20 AM · outdoors

New England Patriots
0–1 · Elo 1564 · Drake Maye
Elo: SEA 59%Spread: SEA 59%
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Seattle Seahawks
1–0 · Elo 1636 · Drew Lock (-34) · Home
Final: NE 10, SEA 13. Elo moved SEA 16251636 and NE 15751564.

What the forecasters say

ForecasterFavorsSEANEPoints earnedNote
EloSEA 59%59%41%+8.2SEA 1625 vs NE 1575, implied spread SEA −2.5
Closing spreadSEA 59%59%41%+8.2SEA -3
The blendSEA 61%61%39%+9.8

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The spot: Tight agreement

Elo and the market agree on the favorite within 4 points. Over 24 seasons (2,312 games) favorites here won 69.2% against a 67.7% forecast; in 2023–25 it ran hotter, 74% against 66%. Lean a little toward the favorite. The blend adds 2 points.

Seattle Seahawks over the Patriots: Elo 59%, market 59%. Tight agreement: go above both. Lock is costing 34 Elo.

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