Chiefs-49ers and every Super Bowl rematch in NFL history

It’s feeling like 2020 all over again. Donald Trump and Joe Biden are presidential candidates, COVID is still a thing, and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

Let’s look back at the other Big Game rematches.

Super Bowls: X, XIII, XXXScores: Pittsburgh 21, Dallas 17 (X) Pittsburgh 35, Dallas 31 (XIII) Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17 (XXX)

The only franchises to meet thrice in the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh won the first two matchups in large part to its legendary “Steel Curtain” defense. Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith helped Dallas win three Super Bowls in four consecutive trips during the 1995 season.

Super Bowls: VII, XVIIScores: Miami 14, Washington 7 (VII)Washington 27, Miami 17 (XVII)

The 1972 Miami Dolphins became — and remain — the lone team to complete an NFL season undefeated. Washington won the rematch, with John Riggins winning MVP after setting Super Bowl records for rushing attempts (38) and rushing yards (166).

Super Bowls: XVI, XXIIIScores: San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21 (XVI)San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16 (XXIII)

“ Isn’t that John Candy?” Living up to his Joe Cool nickname, Joe Montana tried to keep the mood light in the 49ers huddle during Super Bowl XXIII by pointing out the actor’s appearance at the game. The QB led San Francisco on a game-winning drive and earned the game’s MVP award, which he also garnered during the first meeting between the teams.

Super Bowls: XXVII, XXVIIIScores: Dallas 52, Buffalo (XXVII)Dallas 30, Buffalo 13 (XXVIII)

History was made as it was the first time the same two teams played in back-to-back Super Bowls. It worked out well for Dallas. Buffalo made it four in a row, but could never pull out the W.

Super Bowls: XXXVI, LIIIScores: New England 20, St. Louis 17New England 13, Los Angeles 3

Super Bowl XXXVI marked the beginning of the Patriots Dynasty. The second meeting was easily one of the most boring Big Games of all time.

Super Bowls: XXXIX, LIIScores: New England 24, Philadelphia 21 (XXXIX)Philadelphia 41, New England 33 (LII)

Two clashes between two teams with obnoxious fan bases. The first meeting kept the Pats Dynasty going. The second meeting will always be remembered for the Philly Special. Nick Foles will never have to buy his own drinks in the city ever again.

Super Bowls: XLII, XLVI

Scores: New York 21, New England 17 (XLII)

New York 17, New England 14 (XLVI)

Tom Brady lost three Super Bowls in his career. Two of those losses were thanks to Eli Manning and the New York Giants, who prevented New England from cementing a perfect, undefeated season in 2007.

Super Bowls: LIV, LVII

Score: Kansas City 31, San Francisco 20TBD

Here we go again. While most of the country was rooting for the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions in the Conference Championship games, we ended up with this matchup. We’ll be subjected to even more State Farm commercials, Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift news, and likely somehow the Chiefs pretending to be underdogs.