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8 Super Bowl Rematches in NFL History: 49ers vs. Chiefs Will Join Elite Company

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New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams
When you go to a lot of Super Bowls, you have some rematches. That was the case for much of Tom Brady's career. The most recent Super Bowl rematch went down in 2019 and book-ended Brady's historic career with New England. Super Bowl XXXVI marked the beginning of the Patriots' dynasty, while Super Bowl LIII saw them victorious again, this time against the Rams in a low-scoring affair. It was the last world title Brady would bring back to New England.
Super Bowl Rematches
Once Patrick Mahomes leads his Kansas City Chiefs on the field against the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday, it will be the eighth set of teams to renew acquaintances in a Super Bowl. Mahomes led KC to a world title over San Fran at Super Bowl LIV in 2020. The Chiefs were slight favorites four years ago but find themselves as 2.5-point underdogs going into LVIII. Let's take a look at the other Super Bowls that have featured rematches.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The first-ever Super Bowl rematch occurred in 1983 between two of football's biggest brands. Super Bowl X marked the first showdown of dynasties, with the Steelers winning. In Super Bowl XIII, they clashed again, the Steelers again emerging victorious. Super Bowl XXX was the final chapter, with the Cowboys finally prevailing over their rivals. This matchup remains the only time two teams have met three times in the Super Bowl.
Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins
The Miami Dolphins secured their perfect season with a win over the then-Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. In Super Bowl XVII, Washington got its revenge with a 27-17 victory. Fullback John Riggins took home the MVP award in front of over 100,000 fans at the Rose Bowl.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers
Super Bowl XVI saw the 49ers capture their first championship with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in 1982. Thanks to Joe Montana's late-game heroics, San Francisco repeated the task seven years later in Super Bowl XXIII.
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Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills
Not only did the Buffalo Bills go to four straight Super Bowls, but back-to-back against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys dominated both Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII against the Bills, cementing their status as a powerhouse team in the early '90s.
New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
The Giants spoiled the Patriots' perfect season in Super Bowl XLII with a stunning upset. Who could ever forget the Helmet Catch by David Tyree from Eli Manning in the game's final two minutes. They met again in Super Bowl XLVI, where the Giants triumphed again to spoil Tom Brady's party.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots
In Super Bowl XXXIX, the Patriots edged the Eagles, 24-21, for their second straight world championship. The Eagles got their revenge in Super Bowl LII, capturing their first Super Bowl title with a thrilling victory over Tom Brady's Pats.
New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams
When you go to a lot of Super Bowls, you have some rematches. That was the case for much of Tom Brady's career. The most recent Super Bowl rematch went down in 2019 and book-ended Brady's historic career with New England. Super Bowl XXXVI marked the beginning of the Patriots' dynasty, while Super Bowl LIII saw them victorious again, this time against the Rams in a low-scoring affair. It was the last world title Brady would bring back to New England.
Super Bowl Rematches
Once Patrick Mahomes leads his Kansas City Chiefs on the field against the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday, it will be the eighth set of teams to renew acquaintances in a Super Bowl. Mahomes led KC to a world title over San Fran at Super Bowl LIV in 2020. The Chiefs were slight favorites four years ago but find themselves as 2.5-point underdogs going into LVIII. Let's take a look at the other Super Bowls that have featured rematches.