No NFL games air this week as the league enters its offseason following Super Bowl LX. The Seattle Seahawks just dominated the New England Patriots on Sunday, leaving no regular games on the slate. What happens next may reshape your favorite team.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Super Bowl LX Winner: Seattle Seahawks defeated New England Patriots 29-13 on February 8
- Next NFL Game: Regular season opens September 10 with Seahawks hosting
- Scouting Combine: February 23-March 2 in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium
- Free Agency Begins: March 9 at noon for negotiations, March 11 at 4 PM ET for signings
Why No Games Air This Week
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The NFL schedule this week features zero games because the 2025 regular season officially ended on January 4, 2026. With Super Bowl LX completed, the league transitions directly into offseason mode. This two-month break allows all 32 teams to reset rosters and prepare for Draft preparation. Every team except Seattle and New England begins planning immediately.
The offseason is intentional in structure. NFL rules prohibit regular season games during this phase. Instead, teams engage in strategic planning, evaluating talent, and preparing scouting reports. Fans eager for football must wait until September 10 when the 2026 season kicks off with the champion Seahawks hosting an opponent.
The Seahawks Sweep to History
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Seattle’s dominant victory marked the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. Playing at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the Seahawks controlled the game from start to finish. Kenneth Walker III earned Super Bowl MVP honors for his performance. The 29-13 final score showcased a defensive masterclass against Drake Maye and the Patriots.
Bad Bunny electrified the halftime show with surprise guests from Puerto Rico, delivering Grammy-award-winning performances. The Seattle defense proved suffocating, sacking Maye six times and intercepting him multiple times. This championship sent Seahawks fans into celebration.
What Comes Next in the Offseason
| Offseason Event | Dates | Location |
| Franchise Tag Deadline | Through March 3 | All Cities |
| Scouting Combine | February 23-March 2 | Indianapolis |
| Free Agency Window | March 9-11 | All Cities |
| 2026 NFL Draft | April 23-25 | Pittsburgh |
Teams move quickly during these seven months between championship and next season. Front offices evaluate free agents and draft prospects. The NFL Scouting Combine begins February 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium, where scouts assess elite college talent. Indianapolis hosts again, a tradition since 1987.
“The offseason has begun for every NFL team. How can each improve over the next seven months to have better results next season?”
— ESPN NFL, Offseason Coverage
When Does Free Agency Start This Year
March 11 at 4 PM ET marks the official start of free agency for 2026. However, negotiations begin earlier. Starting March 9 at noon, teams can contact agents of unrestricted free agents. This legal tampering period runs through March 11 at 4 PM ET, creating a frenzy of activity. All 2025 contracts expire simultaneously when the new league year begins.
The draft follows seven weeks later in Pittsburgh. Rounds 1 begins at 8 PM ET on Thursday, April 23. Rounds 2-3 start at 7 PM ET Friday, while rounds 4-7 begin at noon on Saturday. This three-day event expects 500,000 to 700,000 fans celebrating the future of football in steel city.
When Will the 2026 Regular Season Begin
September 10, 2026 launches the new season with a historic matchup. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks host the traditional NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday night. This honor rewards Seattle’s dominant run through the 2025 season and championship performance. Fans nationwide will tune in to witness the Seahawks’ quest for back-to-back titles.
All 32 teams will play 17 regular season games across 18 weeks. The season concludes on January 10, 2027, flowing into playoff weekend. Super Bowl LXI will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, presumably in early February 2027. What team will join the Seahawks legend?
Sources
- NFL Operations: Official 2026 NFL offseason dates and league year calendar
- CBS Sports: Super Bowl LX results, 2026 draft and combine schedules
- ESPN: NFL offseason guide and free agency coverage
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