Going forward into 2022

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(02-15-2022, 06:28 PM)jj22 Wrote: In my positive thinking cloud 9 moment we were on the last two weeks I actually wondered if the NFL would try to screw us by making our banner dropping game to start the season against at team like the Bills/Chiefs instead of the typical sacrificial team the Super Bowl winner gets to open the season. (that now seems like a good problem to have had to wonder about). When is the last time the Super Bowl team lost their big opener?

I guess Tampa got a tough Cowboy team to start the season so I can't say they give the Super Bowl winner a sacrificial team. I have to look up when the last winner lost tho. I feel like it's rare.

2017 September 7 Kansas City Chiefs 42–27 New England Patriots (Gillette Stadium)
Since 2002, Super Bowl winner home team is 15-4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Kickoff_Game#Win/loss_records