The 2026 NFL season has arrived, and with it, an official graphic shared on the league’s social media accounts.For many, such a post is little more than a colorful tease for the action to come from September to February.The NFL’s new Super Bowl graphic has sparked conspiracy theoriesNot known, clear with picture deskBut for some, it signals the 2026 ‘script’ being shared in advance.This time last year, the NFL shared a graphic featuring a player from all 32 teams marching towards Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for Super Bowl LX.Front and center were Sam Darnold and Drake Maye — the two quarterbacks that went on to contest the showpiece, which saw the Seattle Seahawks lift the Lombardi Trophy at the expense of the New England Patriots.A number of other conspiracy theories have also surfaced in recent months — including one around the colors used in the Super Bowl logo.NFL Weekly Newsletter - SIGN UP!talkSPORT is your home for NFL in the UK as we launch our biggest year of coverage yet!2026 promises to be an epic year for NFL on talkSPORT – and we want you to join us for the ride.MORE INFO & SIGN-UP HERE!This season will be our biggest ever with live commentary of 90+ games, including behind-the-scenes access to international games and all three London fixtures, plus bumper coverage of Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium.Exclusive interviews, hard-hitting opinion, latest front-office drama and top breaking news – all delivered straight to your inbox each week.So when the NFL shared their new ‘journey to the Lombardi’ on Wednesday, plenty took notice.NFL script ‘leaked’ for 2026 seasonFront and center this year, appears to be a bigger selection of players.Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is previlent, as is Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.Surrounding them — apparently in contention for Super Bowl LXI — are Dak Prescott, Bijan Robinson, Patrick Surtain II, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Allen, Brian Burns and Caleb Williams.That would suggest the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and Chicago Bears could all be ready to make an appearance at SoFi Stadium.With such a big selection of players marching towards the Lombardi Trophy, fans were split on which ‘script’ is actually being written.Some fans think the Bills or Jags have a chance of representing the AFC in Super Bowl LXIGettyThe Cowboys and Bears could go the distance for the NFCGetty“We are absolutely not having a Jags-Cowboys Super Bowl, get the hell out of here,” one fan responded.“It is written,” another said, picking out their match-up between the Bills and Bears.“Here’s your Superbowl LXI,” a third said, suggesting it will be the Jags vs Eagles.“Cowboys year confirmed?” a fourth asked.“Can’t believe Tua is about to lead the falcons to a Super Bowl,” a fifth suggested, thanks to Robinson’s prime position on the graphic.NFL responds to social media conspiracy theoryAhead of the 2026 kickoff, even the NFL leaned into the viral conspiracy theories around their posts, by sharing an amusing video with the artist responsible for last year’s graphic.View Tweet: https://t.co/n4JH0B4jwv“I don’t know what you want me to say, I’m just an illustrator,” the anonymous individual, who comically had his faced blurred, said.“But because I put the Seahawks and Patriots up front last year, people think I have a crystal ball or something.”The video then shared appeals from NFL stars asking to be put at the front of the 2026 graphic.“I’m about to make 30 teams pretty upset, but two of them, very happy,” the artist added.Falcons star Robinson featured at the front of the NFL’s Super Bowl graphicGettyIn an apparent attempt to avoid upsetting too many fanbases, it appears at least seven teams will be in contention for the Super Bowl come next February.The ‘journey to the Lombardi’ begins on Wednesday night, with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots at Lumen Field.