{"id":738220,"date":"2026-02-08T15:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T15:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/738220\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T15:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T15:03:15","slug":"puppy-bowl-2026-features-bad-bunny-josh-allen-inspired-pups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/738220\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy Bowl 2026 features Bad Bunny, Josh Allen-inspired pups"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the Seattle Seahawks<\/a> and New England Patriots<\/a> gear up for football’s biggest night, a different kind of roster is ready to steal the spotlight for Puppy Bowl XXII.Editor’s Picks<\/a><\/p>\n

On Team Ruff, Button — a Boston Terrier Beagle from Nickel City Canine Rescue in Buffalo, New York — brings legitimate NFL ties. She was trained by Khalil Shakir<\/a> at Highmark Stadium before heading to the Puppy Bowl field. She’s joined by Barker Playfield, a nod to quarterback Baker Mayfield<\/a> and Devon-tails Smith, inspired by receiver DeVonta Smith<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Team Fluff counters with its own star power. Benito, a Siberian Husky-Chihuahua mix, is named after halftime performer Bad Bunny, bringing a little Super Bowl LX stage presence to the turf. Josh Howlin — a play on Josh Allen<\/a> — is described as a natural leader built for big-game moments, while Mutt Snifford (Matthew Stafford<\/a>) and Nix (Bo Nix<\/a>) round out a quarterback-heavy lineup.<\/p>\n

Since 2005, the Puppy Bowl has helped raise awareness for shelters and rescue groups nationwide, with most of its four-legged players available for adoption. Beyond the tail wags and end zone dances, the stakes are real: pups compete for the Lombarky Trophy and the title of “Most Pupular” while showcasing that rescue dogs of all ages deserve a home.<\/p>\n

This year, the spotlight expands beyond puppies. A special halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies will highlight senior dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before the Seahawks and Patriots battle for the Lombardi later Sunday, Team Ruff and Team Fluff will settle their own score. Here are the highlights from the ultimate underdog showdown:<\/p>\n

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