The 2026 NFL schedule is finally here, and it's packed with storylines that will have fans counting down the days until kickoff. Among the most anticipated matchups are the games where old rivals reunite, former teams face off, and players get a shot at sweet revenge. Let's break down the can't-miss revenge games on this year's slate.
The season kicks off with a bang as the New England Patriots head to Seattle to face the Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. After Seattle's dominant victory in the big game, the Patriots will be hungry to prove that loss was a one-off. Playing at Lumen Field, one of the loudest and toughest environments in the NFL, makes this an early-season test of character for New England. For Patriots fans, this is a chance to see if their team can channel that heartbreak into a statement win.
Over in the AFC, the Tennessee Titans have a pair of revenge games that feel personal. Head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll both had rocky exits from New York—Saleh from the Jets and Daboll from the Giants. The Titans face the Jets in Week 1 and the Giants in Week 3. Expect both coaches to have their teams fired up, looking to prove their former employers made a mistake. These two games could set the tone for Tennessee's entire season.
In the NFC North, the Green Bay Packers have a score to settle with the Chicago Bears. Last season, the Bears pulled off a stunning playoff comeback, erasing a 27-16 deficit in the final minutes with two touchdown passes from Caleb Williams. Chicago scored 25 points in the fourth quarter alone, flipping a 21-6 deficit into a win. After splitting the regular-season series in dramatic fashion, the Packers will get an early opportunity to avenge that postseason loss and reassert their dominance in the division.
Finally, keep an eye on running back Kenneth Walker III. After winning Super Bowl MVP with 135 rushing yards against the Patriots, Walker hit free agency and signed a three-year, $43.5 million deal with a new team. He'll face his former Seahawks squad this season, and you can bet he's circled that date on his calendar. A revenge game doesn't get much sweeter than going up against the team that let you walk after a Super Bowl performance.