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Seahawks vs. Patriots: Why the NFL season is opening on a Wednesday for just the second time in 107 years
CBS Sports NFL · John Breech ·
The league shifted the Patriots-Seahawks rematch to Wednesday so the defending champions could open the season ahead of a Thursday night kickoff in Australia.
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Neutral fantasy impact — monitor, but no ADP shift expected yet.
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