After beating the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 in Week 1 and starting the season 1-0, the New England Patriots are set to host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
New England showed a lot of grit in their first victory, committing to the ground game and playing physical defense which resulted in multiple takeaways.
The Patriots aren't expected to be one of the best teams in the NFL this year, but neither are the Seahawks, who also won their first game of the year.
Before these two teams kick off on Sunday, let's take some time to learn a few things about these squads.
Rankings
Points scored per game (2024)
- New England: 16 (27th)
- Seattle: 26 (tied for 13th)
Points allowed per game (2024)
- New England: 10 (tied for 2nd)
- Seattle: 20 (tied for 12th)
Yards gained per game (2024)
- New England: 290 (19th)
- Seattle: 304 (15th)
Yards allowed per game (2024)
- New England: 224 (3rd)
- Seattle: 231 (6th)
History
New England and Seattle have met 19 times in the past, with the Patriots winning nine of those matchups. The series at Gillette Stadium is currently split one game apiece.
The biggest battle between these two franchises took place in Super Bowl 49 when New England won 28-24 after Malcolm Butler sealed the game with a game-saving interception.
Injury concerns
New England has practiced without guard Sidy Sow have had safety Kyle Dugger, guard Layden Robinson, running back JaMycal Hasty, linebacker Anfernee Jennings, offensive tackle Vederian Lowe, running back Antonio Gibson, safety Jabrill Peppers, linebacker Joshua Uche and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. as of Thursday.
Seattle has practiced without running back Kenneth Walker III, offensive tackle George Fant, right end Pharaoh Brown and Uchenna Nwosu. They've also had linebacker Tyrel Dodson, wide receiver Tyler Lockett, linebacker Jerome Baker, Dre'Mont Jones and cornerback Riq Woolen as limited.
Connections
- Seahawks EVP of football operations Pete Carroll served as Patriots head coach from 1997-99
- Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown played for the Patriots in 2023
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