Aug. 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy NBC SportsThe Texans have one of the most feared defenses in the NFL — and a quarterback who has failed to live up to the promise of his rookie season. If C.J. Stroud can regain the form he flashed earlier in his career, Houston may very well make the Super Bowl. The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.