7 NFL revenge games to watch during 2026 regular season

The 2026 regular season features several notable NFL revenge games that will certainly get fanbases riled up throughout the year.

The Super Bowl champions even have a former player hoping to make his mark after joining an AFC powerhouse. Regardless, the NFL is never short on storylines during the regular season and 2026 won’t be any different.

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In fact, the league certainly rivals some of the best reality television programs given the changing NFL landscape. Even ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter recently pointed to the incredible storylines with players returning to face their former teams.

.@AdamSchefter goes through a few "revenge games" to look forward to this NFL season 🏈 pic.twitter.com/rvwTSlw52O

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) May 14, 2026

Many NFL fans are hyping up their teams as the league slowly unveils its 2026 schedule. However, certain matchups already have more luster given the stakes this year.

The Trey Hendrickson drama took place months ago, but the star pass rusher’s new destination won’t make his story go away. The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals fanbases will surely be extra heated when the two AFC teams square off in 2026.

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Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers lost several important pieces this offseason and will face off against their former contributors. That includes multiple offensive studs that landed huge contracts with AFC East franchises.

Biggest revenge games heading into 2026 NFL season

Trey Hendrickson (Baltimore Ravens) vs. CincinnatI Bengals

The Ravens-Bengals rivalry just added another layer with Hendrickson’s move to Baltimore. Hendrickson goes from chasing down Lamar Jackson in the past to now facing off against his old teammate Joe Burrow.

Kenneth Walker III (Kansas City Chiefs) vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Super Bowl winner became a free agent this offseason despite playing a major part in Seattle’s success. Walker can make the Seahawks regret letting him walk with a big performance alongside star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Malik Willis (Miami Dolphins) vs. Green Bay Packers

Willis received a significant opportunity from the Dolphins after reviving his young career in Green Bay. The new Miami quarterback aims to succeed against Matt LeFleur’s team and prove that the Packers should’ve stuck with him over Jordan Love.

Romeo Doubs (New England Patriots) vs. Green Bay Packers

The former Packers receiver gets to play alongside Drake Maye now after the Patriots went to the Super Bowl last season. However, Doubs’ role will be even greater in New England after getting lumped in with many wideouts in Green Bay’s offense with Jordan Love.

Tariq Woolen (Philadelphia Eagles) vs. Seattle Seahawks

Similar to Walker III, Woolen proved to be a cap casualty for the Seahawks after winning the Super Bowl. Woolen now gets to play with another perennial NFC contender after joining the Eagles and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

Reed Blankenship (Houston Texans) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The former Eagles safety built a strong bond with Cooper DeJean and the Philadelphia secondary during his time in the NFC East. Now, Blankenship gets to play in the elite Houston defense built by DeMeco Ryans.

Trent McDuffie (Los Angeles Rams) vs. Kansas City Chiefs

McDuffie is surely one of the elite cornerbacks in the NFL, which explains why the Rams traded for him. The young secondary player can seek his revenge against the Chiefs during the second half of the season after linking up with one of the top teams in the league.