As the Super Bowl and aspects related to it will always hold value, it is now turn to pay heed to one of the basic characteristics of a Super Bowl.

Since early in the game’s history, the NFL has labeled almost every Super Bowl with a Roman numeral (more on that later) to designate where each matchup falls chronologically. But the numerals are more than just a stylistic choice — they’re actually used to provide a little clarity, according to the NFL.