Josh McDaniels noted the Patriots' Super Bowl rematch with the Seahawks will not play out the same way. The Patriots will open their season against Seattle in the opener. New England carries extra motivation when the games begin. McDaniels dismissed concerns about the team's biggest offensive weakness. The Patriots' gameplan centers on three keys to victory.
A former Buffalo Bills player is available to protect Drake Maye when the season starts. USA Today listed top moments from the game after the contest. Analysts looked at the matchups in detail. CBS Sports published betting picks and player props before kickoff.