The NFL season kicks off with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, a rematch of Super Bowl 60. BBC Sport analyzes 32 franchises across categories to help fans choose a team. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Patriots lead with six Super Bowls each, followed by the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers with five. The Green Bay Packers hold 13 total NFL championships. Twelve teams, including the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, have never won the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Four franchises date to the 1920s: Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Green Bay Packers. The Houston Texans (2002) are the newest. For UK fans, East Coast teams like the Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Giants, and Jets are closest (~3,000 miles), while the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams are farthest (5,263 miles). AT&T Stadium in Dallas boasts the highest average attendance; Soldier Field (Chicago Bears) is the only venue under 60,000. Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders offer the hottest climates; 12 teams, including the Vikings (-8°C in January), average below freezing. The Jacksonville Jaguars lead international games with 14 UK appearances, with back-to-back London games set for October.