The Revenge Match Fallacy: What's Behind the NFL's Love Affair with Repeat Rematches? The NFL's decision to schedule a Super Bowl rematch as the season opener has become an annual tradition.
This year, the Seattle Seahawks will host the New England Patriots on September 9th in what promises to be a highly anticipated matchup.
Historically, repeat rematches have been a staple of NFL scheduling, with 12 instances since 2004. When these matchups occur, the defending champions often get the upper hand.