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The NFL kicks off its 107th season on a rare Wednesday in a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and champion Seattle Seahawks. The following night, the league is offering up a longtime rivalry between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers from Australia, an NFL first.