What happened: The Seattle Seahawks will raise their second Super Bowl banner at Lumen Field before the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.
Why it matters: The matchup is the first Super Bowl rematch in the NFL Kickoff Game in a decade. NBC is opening its 21st consecutive season carrying the league opener.
By the numbers: Only two previous Week 1 games matched the prior season's Super Bowl teams, in 1970 and 2016.
What to watch: Tirico returns to call the matchup seven months after working Super Bowl LX.