Windy City Gridiron has learned that the NY Giants were the NFL’s alternate choice after the Patriots to face the Seahawks to open the season

Looking back at the last time the NFL season began with a Super Bowl rematch.

A rematch of Super Bowl LX will kick off the 2026-27 NFL season. The Seattle Seahawks will host the New England Patriots as the first game of the upcoming NFL season, according to a report by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

NFL executives say the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal had no role in decision to schedule the Patriots for the 2026 kickoff game against the Seahawks.

The Seahawks almost didn't play in the NFL's season kickoff game, which has become customary for the Super Bowl champs to host. Here's why.

So the NFL in its infinite wisdom decided the Bears will not be in the NFL Kickoff Game and instead open against Carolina. This is their opener according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports.

Changes are coming to the NFL in 2026. At the annual league meetings on Tuesday, owners approved five new rules for the upcoming season. There's nothing groundbreaking, but these minor tweaks were made in an effort to improve quality of play, safety and ...

The National Football League implemented new kickoff rules ahead of the 2025 season, hoping to see the rate of kickoff returns increase dramatically. The results paid off, with NFL kickoff stats for the 2025 season showcasing a return rate that more than ...