Record 26M People Reportedly to Miss Work with 'Super Bowl Flu' on Monday After Seahawks-Patriots

A record 26 million people reportedly are planning to skip work Monday morning following Sunday's Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

According to NBC10 Boston, a new survey revealed that 26 million employees intend to call off from work with what is being jokingly coined the "Super Bowl Flu."

The report added that another 8 million employees are undecided on whether they will work Monday, and they won't make their choice until the morning.

On Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET, the Seahawks and Patriots will clash in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

It is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX from 11 years ago, which saw the Pats beat the Seahawks 28-24 thanks to a late interception by cornerback Malcolm Butler at New England's goal line.

This time, the Seahawks are 4.5-point favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, per Action Network.

Regardless of who prevails, it will be a long night of eating, drinking and celebrating for many, and a large number of football fans have already made up their mind about playing hooky from their place of business.