The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET; the game will broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
My player props for the NFL Kickoff Game target Rashid Shaheed, A.J. Brown, and George Holani.
Let's dive into these three Patriots vs Seahawks player props for Wednesday night.
Patriots vs Seahawks Player Props
- Rashid Shaheed Over 2.5 Rushing Yards (-103, DraftKings)
- AJ Brown Over 62.5 Receiving Yards (-114, FanDuel)
- George Holani Anytime Touchdown (+185, Fanatics)
Patriots vs Seahawks Prop Picks, Preview
Rashid Shaheed Over 2.5 Rushing Yards (-103)
He might not leap out of the box score, but Rashid Shaheed is a player capable of creating serious mismatches, and he is one of the reasons that the Seahawks offense was so dangerous late last year. He arrived halfway through the season from the Saints and was used all over the field after his arrival in Seattle.
In 12 games as a Seahawk, Shaheed registered a rushing attempt in all but three games. With his speed and agility, he can be a handful when he has the ball in his hands.
With all the change in the Seattle backfield this offseason, there’s a real chance he gets multiple carries, which only enhances his chances of registering three or more yards on the ground.
Pick: Rashid Shaheed Over 2.5 Rushing Yards (-103, DraftKings)
A.J. Brown Over 62.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
Mike Vrabel and the Patriots wouldn’t give up a haul for A.J. Brown unless they plan to use him, and Vrabel, better than most, knows how dangerous Brown can be for opposing defenses.
Brown spent three years with Vrabel’s Titans and averaged over 62.5 receiving yards per game in all three seasons.
In 2026, Brown is older, wiser and a better player.
With Drake Maye being an upgrade at the quarterback position over Jalen Hurts, and the MVP runner-up in desperate need of a reliable pass catcher — with Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte moving on — expect Brown to have a big opening game.
Pick: A.J. Brown Over 62.5 Receiving Yards (-114, FanDuel)
George Holani Anytime Touchdown (+185)
The Seahawks weren’t afraid to pound the rock last season, and with Kenneth Walker III in Kansas City and Zach Charbonnet sidelined, there are plenty of opportunities to go around entering the new season.
Rookie Jadarian Price is expected to get the heavy workload, and his anytime touchdown odds are priced accordingly, but if you look at all the reports from camp, the odds should be a lot closer.
George Holani might not have the ceiling of Price, but the coaches trust him, and they’re unlikely to give Price a true workhorse role immediately out of the gate.
Reports are suggesting that it’ll likely be Price leading a two- or three-man committee, and there’s an expectation that Holani could be the short-yardage and goal-line guy, which makes him the value play to score here.
Pick: George Holani Anytime Touchdown (+185, Fanatics)
Patriots vs Seahawks Prop Bets
- Rashid Shaheed Over 2.5 Rushing Yards (-103, DraftKings)
- AJ Brown Over 62.5 Receiving Yards (-113, FanDuel)
- George Holani Anytime Touchdown (+185, Fanatics)
