PMS 2.0 1620 - THE NFL IS BACK, Patriots vs. Seahawks Preview & Picks, JJ Watt, Drew Rosenhaus, Richard Sherman, Mike Tirico, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

Defending Super Bowl champions are 14-8-3 ATS in Week 1 since 2001, but 0-2 ATS in a Super Bowl rematch opener. The public is backing the Patriots at +3, with a total of 44.5.

Lane Kiffin decided not to add NFL players to LSU's roster after SEC pressure.

Da'Quan Wright is in limbo; Rosenhaus has asked the NFL to let him join a practice squad since he never signed with LSU. The SEC threatened LSU with expulsion and filed a lawsuit, forcing them to back down.

Tyreek Hill is healthy and drawing interest but will delay his comeback until October per doctors' advice. There's significant interest in Hill, but they're prioritizing full health before he returns.

The game will start cagey, but both coaches excel at getting their teams locked in. Seattle's defensive line has the edge, with a front that can stop the run with four and play two-high shells.

AJ Brown will be a focal point for New England, but Seattle's defense will key on him.

Aaron Donald isn't traveling to Australia for the Rams-49ers game.

Sitting Donald out is the right long-term decision given the 20-hour flight and season length.

Myles Garrett hasn't practiced much but will likely play because he knows his body.

The Seahawks will be even better this year due to their depth and Mike McDaniel's scheme. Sam Darnold's confidence and continuity will be the difference this year. The Seahawks' quiet, blue-collar culture helps them avoid distractions after a Super Bowl win.

The game will start fast because both teams know each other well from the Super Bowl.

New England's receiver room is more dynamic with AJ Brown and Romeo Doubs added. Protection for Drake May will be a key storyline after Seattle's pressure caused issues in the Super Bowl.

Baker Mayfield agreed to a three-year, $165 million deal with $110 million in new guarantees.

Baker earned the right to be a franchise quarterback and deserved the deal.

The MAC reversed its stance, calling the clock situation "bullshit" and asking the CFP committee to consider it a win for Western Michigan.

The result won't change, but it should be remembered if Western Michigan runs the table.

Memphis is rallying around a "CFP on three" mantra after a motivational speech from MoneyBag Yo.

Boise State's close loss to Oregon shows they're a legitimate CFP threat.

Lane Kiffin's leaked halftime speech shows him using intense, profanity-laced remarks to motivate his team.

Kiffin uses external criticism and SEC pressure as motivation for his team.

Both Notre Dame and Wisconsin showed impressive size and speed in their matchup.

Notre Dame's pick-six changed the game's momentum.

Wisconsin doubled their NIL budget to $25 million, improving their roster overnight.