MFL Kickoff Game

The MFL Kickoff Game marks the official start of the Madden Football League (MFL) regular season. A single game is held, usually on a Thursday in prime time to highlight the start of the season. The game is hosted by the defending Super Bowl champions against a high-profile team from the previous season or a division rival. It is one of the most highly anticipated games of the season outside of the playoffs.

Aftermath
The winners of the Kickoff Game have had some minor success, but as of the 06 Season, the winner of the Kickoff Game has not won a playoff game in that same season. 3 of the first 6 winners didn't qualify for the playoffs, while the 3 that did lost their first game.

The losers of the Kickoff Game have also had minor success, somewhat more than the winners. While 3 of the 6 have failed to make the playoffs as of the 06 Season, 2 have reached the conference title games, including 1 of those 2 appearing in the Super Bowl that same season.

Records
Most Wins: 2, Atlanta Falcons

Most Losses: 1, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears

Most Appearances: 2, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers

Most Games Hosted: 1, New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs

Most Points Scored: 45, Atlanta Falcons

Largest Margin of Victory: 28 points, (03 season) - Atlanta Falcons (45) vs Seattle Seahawks (17)

Fewest Points Scored, Winning Team: 23, Los Angeles Rams

Fewest Points Scored: 15, Dallas Cowboys

Most Points Scored, Losing Team: 35, New England Patriots

Most Combined Points Scored: 72, (01 season) - Atlanta Falcons (37) vs New England Patriots (35)

Fewest Combined Points Scored: 38, (05 season) - Los Angeles Rams (23) vs Dallas Cowboys (15)