The road to the rematch
Roster shakeups and offseason moves
The psychology of revenge and repeating
Changing the mood of Week 1
YOUR GOAL
Master of The 2026 NFL kickoff rematch
dave A Week 1 Super Bowl rematch is one of the rarest scheduling occurrences in NFL history.
dave Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a historic season but struggled against Seattle's championship defense.
dave Sort offseason roster changes to learn how teams prepare for a Super Bowl rematch.
Decibel records: Seattle's Lumen Field crowd once registered at 137.6 decibels, which is louder than a jet engine taking off from 100 feet away.
A second contest between the same opponents, typically played to decide a winner or reverse a previous result. The Seahawks and Patriots opened the 2026 NFL season seven months after meeting in the championship game.
How many times in NFL history has a Super Bowl rematch occurred in Week 1 of the following season, including 2026?
What was the final score of Super Bowl LX when the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots?
Which Patriots player finished as the runner-up for the 2025 NFL regular season MVP award?