59. Super Bowl XLV ring: The Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25, on Feb. 6, 2011. 2007 Patriots (lost Super Bowl XLII): They had a bad game at the worst time, narrowly losing the Super Bowl 17-14 to the Giants. 1977 Cowboys (won Super Bowl XII): Doomsday II showed up in the Super Bowl, forcing eight Denver turnovers. Super Bowl XIV ring: The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams, 31-19, on Jan. 20, 1980. Had the AFC title bout, aka the "Freezer Bowl," not been played in Cincinnati's minus-59 wind chill, these Bolts might have given San Diego an elusive Super Bowl breakthrough. Super Bowl XII ring: The Dallas Cowboys beat the Denver Broncos, 27-10, on Jan. 15, 1978. However they're forever tainted for getting smoked by Seattle in the Super Bowl. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named MVP. But this bunch was unique. It isn't presumptuous to assume the 2018 Arizona Cardinals, the league's worst team a year ago pre-Kyler Murray, would make the 1920 Akron Pros look like rec league Joes were they able to share the same field. The club was largely overshadowed by the 15-1 Packers in 2011 but had a much better, if more heartbreaking postseason, losing a 36-32 barnburner in San Francisco. Super Bowl XVII (Redskins 27, Dolphins 17): Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown gets ready to spike the ball after he scored a fourth quarter touchdown. 26. Adrian Peterson (14,820), Super Bowl X ring: The Pittsburgh Steelers toppled the Dallas Cowboys, 21-17, on Jan. 18, 1976. We'll never know. 33. AFL teams began signing NFL players to contracts, and the league's popularity grew to challenge that of the NFL. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Hope you enjoy reading this relatively impossible assignment as much as I did tackling it! 28. Davis scored three TDs and was named MVP. 1958 Colts (won NFL title): Led by the fashion-forward passing hookup of Hall of Famers Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry, Baltimore won this championship in front of a massive TV audience — launching the NFL's stratospheric rise with "The Greatest Game Ever Played," a 23-17 overtime victory against the Giants in Yankee Stadium. Conf. 2005 Steelers (won Super Bowl XL): They didn't look nearly as impressive in the regular season as the previous year's 15-1 squad. Super Bowl XLIX (Patriots 28, Seahawks 24):Patriots CB Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seahawks WR Ricardo Lockette at the goal line to secure New England's fourth title in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. 1975 Vikings (lost divisional round): Perhaps league MVP Fran Tarkenton's best team, Minnesota exited the playoffs in jaw-dropping fashion, victimized by Staubach's famous Hail Mary to Drew Pearson. 47. 61. Super Bowl XIII (Steelers 35, Cowboys 31): Wide open Dallas Cowboys tight end Jackie Smith drops a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This begins a season-long project. It's also available for hockey, basketball and 1973 Rams (lost divisional round): They outscored the opposition by 210 points in the regular season, the highest differential by any of 52 L.A. Rams teams. 1981 49ers (won Super Bowl XVI): Vaulted by "The Catch" — Montana to Dwight Clark — in the NFC Championship Game vanquishing of Dallas, a relative group of unknowns brought home the first of San Francisco's five titles in a 14-season stretch. Behold, the NFL’s all-time Top 10 franchises: 1. But QB Phil Simms stole the show on Super Sunday, completing 22 of 25 passes in a 39-20 defeat of Elway's Broncos. But the Browns proved legit from the jump, beating the two-time defending champion Eagles 35-10 — in Philadelphia — in their league debut. You will find a more detailed analysis of each team below where we have also included information on average ticket price and average home attendance for the sake of comparison. 75. Super Bowl XLI ring: The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears, on Feb. 4, 2007. 5. 31. … Super Bowl XXXI (Packers 35, Patriots 21): Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White points to teammates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe. 89. 6 for Pittsburgh, though struggling to beat lightly regarded Arizona in a highly entertaining Super Bowl probably cost this defense a place in the pantheon. And what better way to celebrate 100 years of anything than by taking time to reflect, respect, enjoy, commemorate and, of course, assess the past? The '42 Bears were statistically even better, but World War II had begun gutting the league by then. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Super Bowl LV (Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9) -- Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the football after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. The only Washington team to win a Super Bowl in a non-strike season, these underappreciated 'Skins would have gone all the way in most years. 2003 Patriots (won Super Bowl XXXVIII): They went 14-2, yet eight of their wins were by only one score. The defense collected 64 sacks while allowing just 12.4 points a week. 36. As you can see, the four teams that are sitting at the bottom of the list are the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, and the Cincinnati Bengals. 3. 1991 Redskins (won Super Bowl XXVI): After going 14-2 and outscoring their foes by 261 points in the regular season, they swept through the playoffs with an average margin of victory better than 20 points. 2006 Colts (won Super Bowl XLI): By the standards of the Manning era, it was a rather middling outfit, expectations lowered by the league's worst run defense. Baltimore took the NFL crown by collectively beating the Vikings and Browns 58-14 in the playoffs. 2015 Panthers (lost Super Bowl 50): Guided by MVP Cam Newton, Carolina's best squad steamrolled to a 15-1 record before being thrashed by Denver's defense. Super Bowl XV ring: The Oakland Raiders beat Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10, on Jan. 25, 1981. 1966 Packers (won Super Bowl I): After a slow start, they pulled away to win the first Super Bowl 35-10 — for you nitpickers, the game was officially dubbed the "AFL–NFL World Championship Game" at the time — which came with quite a bit of pressure for Lombardi since the world assumed such an outcome was a foregone conclusion. Miami won its three postseason games by a combined 17 points. 1979 Steelers (won Super Bowl XIV): The Steel Curtain labored for its fourth and final Super Bowl victory against a 9-7 Rams team before pulling away in the fourth quarter. Super Bowl XXXVII ring: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Oakland Raiders, 48-21, on Jan. 26, 2003. 55. Super Bowl XXII ring: The Washington Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos, 42-10, on Jan. 31, 1988. Author: SI Staff Publish date: Apr 20, 2010. With a playoff format non-existent at the time, they were actually awarded their crown during a league meeting on April 30, 1921 — old school. A quick word on the methodology, such as it is: There's no fair or reasonable way to compare teams spanning so many decades. Super Bowl XLIII (Steelers 27, Cardinals 23): Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes catches the winning touchdown pass in front of Arizona Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco late in the fourth quarter. 1948 Eagles (won NFL title): Their first-ever crown came in a blizzard, Van Buren's fourth-quarter TD providing the only points in a 7-0 whitewash of the Cardinals. 2. As a neutral, you can't like a team if you don't enjoy being around its fans. ... and revolutionary T formation to win the most lopsided game in NFL history. 65. 67. 78. The Rams could get it done on defense as well, and finished the season averaging only 15 points per game allowed. 1966 Chiefs (lost Super Bowl I): The AFL's initial Super Bowl entry, Kansas City hung tough with the Packers for a half before getting overrun 35-10. Super Bowl IV ring: The Kansas City Chiefs topped the Minnesota Vikings, 23-7, on Jan. 11, 1970. Glitz beyond the Triplets with Sanders' arrival. Super YEAR Record PFPG PAPG Pct. Namath came through on his famous "guarantee" of a Jets upset against the heavily favored Colts. 71. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. 2012 Ravens (won Super Bowl XLVII): A pedestrian 10-6 regular season was capped with a crown as QB Joe Flacco caught fire just in time to salvage Lewis' "last ride.". 32. 68. 40. Do you have a sports website? Super Bowl LI: The New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 Feb 5, 2017. It also feasted on a horrid regular-season schedule that included just two teams finishing with winning records (both a middling 8-6). Super Bowl XLVII (Ravens 34, 49ers 31): Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrates with teammates after returning a kick for a touchdown. Super Bowl LII (Eagles 41, Patriots 33): Zach Ertz scores the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia claims its first Super Bowl win and first NFL championship since 1960. Super Bowl XIII ring: The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys, 35-31, on Jan. 21, 1979. Coach Sean Payton and QB Drew Brees, however, wound up throwing a Lombardi Gras party four years after the city suffered Hurricane Katrina, beating teams quarterbacked by Warner, Favre and Peyton Manning in postseason. San Francisco 49ers: 584 Points (0 points gained) 7. 8. 74. So given the way the game and players have evolved, extra weight and consideration was conceded to the modern game — you'll note all 53 Super Bowl champions are listed, however many of the NFL and AFL champions prior to 1966 didn't receive similar recognition. Super Bowl LI (Patriots 34, Falcons 28 - OT): New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hauls in a catch off a deflected pass that would help New England mount the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. But the wild-card Steelers (11-5), helped by some playoff luck (Carson Palmer's injury, Mike Vanderjagt's missed FG, Jerome Bettis' goal-line fumble in Indianapolis, favorable Super Bowl officiating against Seattle) sent the Bus into the sunset in style. 1982 Redskins (won Super Bowl XVII): They tied for the league lead in wins ... unfortunately, that meant just eight due to a player strike. 35. Super Bowl LIV: The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 on Feb. 2, 2020. 1999 Jaguars (lost AFC Championship Game): Easily the best team in Jacksonville's brief history, they were 0-3 against Tennessee that year, but 14-0 against everyone else — not including a 62-7 playoff win against Miami in Marino's last game. But the '75 team's case is compelling given a 12-2 record and the largest point differential (plus-211) in franchise history. this week's schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. But the '61 Oilers stand out, the first team to score 500 points, a feat that wouldn't be surpassed for 22 years. This all occurred a year before Jerry Rice arrived. Pro football’s modern era began with the Super Bowl at the end of the 1966 season when the champions of the two professional leagues played each other. 85. 1992 Cowboys (won Super Bowl XXVII): Let's anoint them the best of the 1990s "Triplets" Cowboys. So with the 2019 season nearing, we're ready for the official start of the celebration with a ranking of the 100 greatest teams in NFL history. Super Bowl XX ring: The Chicago Bears topped the New England Patriots, 46-10, on Jan. 26, 1986. The Green Bay Packers teams that were led by legendary Super Bowl XLV (Packers 31, Steelers 25): Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson and quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrate after they connected for the first touchdown of the game. 98. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, May 19, 5:30AM. 17. All told, the Bears outscored their postseason opponents 91-10. But the fact that an offense led by Walter Payton (1,551 rushing yards) was almost extraneous also illustrates just how transcendent Buddy Ryan's "46 defense" was. However, the NFL does not officially count All-America Football Conference statistics, despite the 1950 NFL–AAFC merger. But it's also a lazy argument. This year the schedule features each team playing 17 games over 18 weeks for the first time in NFL history. NFL : Best 100 teams of all time - based on regular season winning % PLAYOFFS First Conf. They don’t rank particularly high on the likeability scale, but their fan base is large. New York Giants: 658 Points (0 points gained) 4. Super Bowl 50 (Broncos 24, Panthers 10): After the last game of his NFL career, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning admires the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium. The 1948 Cleveland Browns of the AAFC also posted a 14-0 record. Every week during the season, we'll send you an email to your inbox with scores, Super Bowl LIII: The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 on Feb. 3, 2019. 1995 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. 2011 Packers (lost divisional round): Rodgers reached full-blown superstardom in his first MVP season, leading the defending champions to a 13-0 start. 100. Super Bowl XXIII ring: The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 20-16, on Jan. 22, 1989. 56. This begins a season-long project. Oops. But no team of the Don Coryell era put up points more relentlessly. 1972 Dolphins (won Super Bowl VII): Yes, it's the only team to win a Super Bowl without dropping a game (17-0), and there's no real counterargument for "perfection." 84. Primary Data Provided By They only beat the imposing Giants 16-7 in the championship game, but it was staged in New York's 8-degree wind chill, which didn't lend itself to much offense. QB Tom Brady became the first player to throw 50 TDs in a season, 23 to WR Randy Moss — still a single-season record for scoring grabs. "Philly Special" indeed. 2017 Eagles (won Super Bowl LII): When presumed league MVP Carson Wentz was lost to a torn ACL in Week 14, it seemed a foregone conclusion that Philadelphia's Super Bowl drought would endure. Super Bowl VII ring: The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Redskins, 14-7, on Jan. 14, 1973. Robinson has consistently been a top-10 receiver in the NFL with one of the worst quarterback situations in the game. Super Bowl XXXVI ring: The New England Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams, 20-17, on Feb. 3, 2002. Super Bowl XIV (Steelers 31, Rams 19): Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris carries the ball as quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) and Sidney Thornton (38) raise their arms in celebration after Harris scored the Steelers' final touchdown. Super Bowl XXXV ring: The Baltimore Ravens topped the New York Giants, 34-7, on Jan. 28, 2001. Of course the topic is always going to be the defense who held teams to 12.4 points per game, but the offense was averaging 28.5 points per game. But K Scott Norwood was just wide right on his team's final play in a 20-19 defeat. However the postseason competition for the '89 Niners didn't approach what the '84 team faced. Find out more. Super Bowl XXXVI (Patriots 20, Rams 17): New England Patriots' kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his 48-yard game-winning field goal in the final seconds against the St. Louis Rams. With the win, the Patriots tied the Steelers for most Super Bowl victories (six). Super Bowl XXV (Giants 20, Bills 19): Dejected Bills kicker Scott Norwood walks off the field after missing a 47-yard field goal on the last play of the game, clinching a victory for the New York Giants. Super Bowl XVII ring: The Washington Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins, 27-17, on Jan. 30, 1983. 44. Super Bowl IX ring: The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings, 16-6, on Jan. 12, 1975. Dallas Cowboys: 634 Points (8 points gained) 6. 72. Super Bowl XXXI ring: The Green Bay Packers beat the New England Patriots, 35-21, on Jan. 26, 1997. 2018 Patriots (won Super Bowl LIII): Methodical march to record-tying sixth Lombardi Trophy largely lacked flair and wound up being the final season (presumably) for flamboyant Gronk. 1996 Packers (won Super Bowl XXXI): QB Brett Favre was in the midst of becoming the only player to earn MVP hardware in three consecutive seasons. Montana was named MVP. But everything came together in postseason as the Colts finally knocked off Brady's Patriots before beating Chicago on a Super Sunday perhaps most memorable for the rain and Devin Hester's game-opening kickoff return TD. 94. 1973 Dolphins (won Super Bowl VIII): Though they only went 15-2, playoffs included, proponents believe this Miami team might have been superior to the undefeated '72 squad. 1993 Cowboys (won Super Bowl XXVIII): Virtually unstoppable once Smith ended his two-game holdout. Fans, for example. Super Bowl III (Jets 16, Colts 7): Quarterback Joe Namath of the New York Jets hands off the football to Matt Snell during Super Bowl III on Jan. 12, 1969. 5 in USA TODAY Sports' assessment. Led by QB George Blanda, Houston won its final 10 games by an average of nearly 25 points. The 1972 Dolphins stand alone in history thanks to their perfect mark, but they finish No. Naturally, defense was the story of this team, which allowed just 10.3 points per game, fewest since the schedule expanded to 16 games in 1978. Uniforms, too. SportsPulse: With the NFL turning 100, we at USA TODAY Sports unveil our list of the greatest teams in NFL history and debate if the team at the top truly deserves its title. 1968 Raiders (lost AFL Championship Game): Statistically, the reigning AFL champs stacked up better when compared to the famed '68 Jets, whom Oakland beat that year in the infamous "Heidi Game." 80. 91. WSN.com executed an investigation including both of these questions, using social networks as criteria, and this article gives you a great overview of the whole thing. 1964 Browns (won NFL title): Cleveland's lone championship since 1955 and the only time legendary Jim Brown won a ring, this team embarrassed Unitas' Colts 27-0 for the crown. Super Bowl XXIII (49ers 20, Bengals 16): Over 11 plays, the San Francisco 49ers drove 92 yards to secure a narrow victory. With plenty of great choices, it’s time to take a look at the 30 greatest NFL rivalries of all-time. But Nick Foles stepped into the breach and won Super Bowl MVP honors, winning a thrilling 41-33 shootout with Brady that included a record 1,151 yards of offense. Still, an argument this was the best team of the Steel Curtain era, the defense blanking five opponents and allowing fewer than 10 points per game. Super Bowl XLI (Indianapolis Colts 29, Bears 17): Chicago Bears kick returner Devin Hester sits dejected on the field following the loss to the Colts in Miami. Super Bowl I (Packers 35, Chiefs 10): Green Bay Packers wide receiver Max McGee makes a juggling touchdown catch during the first Super Bowl. With the NFL kicking off its 100th season, we bring you the USA TODAY Sports top 100 all-time NFL teams. Tampa Bay picked off league MVP Rich Gannon five times, three of those swipes of the pick-six variety. Super Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10): Denver quarterback John Elway dives for extra yardage. 3. While the New York Giants rank third among all NFL franchises with seven NFL titles and are a part of arguably the most fierce rivalry in the NFL … And maybe you'd like the best team of all time — arguably — to feature a more renowned quarterback than Jim McMahon. The Patriots are another team you either love or hate. Seattle certainly didn't get the officiating crew it deserved in its Super Bowl loss to Pittsburgh. 24. 2005 Colts (lost divisional round): This had the look of a history-making squad after dominant 13-0 start. 1984 49ers (won Super Bowl XIX): They lacked the pizzazz of the '85 Bears and perhaps don't get their due given the historical proximity to that Chicago team. 49. 86. An earlier league, the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), … Patriots fans will doubtless disagree, citing Seattle's loss to New England in the following year's Super Bowl, though most everyone can probably agree Pete Carroll gifted the Pats that title. Super Bowl XLVIII (Seahawks 43, Broncos 8): Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell celebrates a touchdown withoutside linebacker Malcolm Smithduringthe first half. 1964 Bills (won AFL title): Yes, Buffalo actually owns championships, its '64 team on the front end of back-to-back AFL crowns. 2015 Broncos (won Super Bowl 50): Manning missed six games, limping through his final season, but outdueled Brady for the AFC crown. Metrics like titles won, victories, point differentials and such — which cut across generations with some level of equality — were taken into account, though there was also plenty of room for opinion and art in the final analysis. 1974 Steelers (won Super Bowl IX): Aided by the finest rookie class ever (Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster and Donnie Shell), they brought home Pittsburgh's first championship by suffocating Minnesota. Super Bowl XXX ring: The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-17, on Jan. 28, 1996. Super Bowl II (Packers 33, Raiders 14): Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi is carried off the field after his team's second consecutive Super Bowl win. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. 42. 30. Namath and Co. eked out the playoff rematch at Shea Stadium the following Sunday before pulling off their Super Bowl stunner. His 88.4 overall PFF grade was a top-five figure for all wide receivers last year, and he did that despite suffering poor quarterback play (again). 2009 Saints (won Super Bowl XLIV): They started 13-0, but a three-game slide to end the regular season suggested another chapter of playoff futility. New York won its three playoff games by an average of 27.3 points, including a 49-3 beatdown of Montana's Niners. Super Bowl XXXIII ring: The Denver Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 34-19, on Jan. 31, 1999. Sign up here, BEHIND THE SCENES: How NFL's panel selecting 100 top players of all time arrived at picks. 93. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Super Bowl IX (Steelers 16, Vikings 6):Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle "Mean" Joe Greene encourages his teammates. Sure, it would have been nice to see a rematch with Dan Marino and the Dolphins, who handed Chicago its only loss of 1985, on Super Sunday. 7. Eric Risberg / AP Photo. He is stopped by Rams linebacker Mike Jones. Would have helped had they more easily handled a post-Griese, pre-Marino Miami club on Super Sunday. 55 Shares Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn The 2021 NFL Schedule is finally out. 1994 49ers (won Super Bowl XXIX): With QB Steve Young now at the helm, they became the only Niners team to surpass 500 points in the regular season. The only team to bring a Lombardi Trophy to Los Angeles. 16. But Oakland was no match for the fading Packers, losing the Super Bowl 33-14. Four of Elo’s top 10 NFL teams of all time failed to win their league’s championship. Denver fans loved seeing QB John Elway retire as the Super Bowl MVP ... and probably breathed a sigh of relief that the Broncos drew Atlanta instead of Minnesota on Super Sunday. 34. But Eli Manning and Co. knocked off two exceptional teams ranked higher on this list (Packers and Patriots) on their way to the franchise's fourth Lombardi Trophy. 1995 Cowboys (won Super Bowl XXX): The first time a club won the Super Bowl three times in four years. Super Bowl XXII (Redskins 42, Broncos 10): Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith goes around Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan on long run in the first quarter. 66. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 77. All NFL all the time: The 4th and Monday newsletter brings our experts and analysis to your inbox. 64. Perhaps the most dominant team of all time, the 1972 Miami Dolphins rated first in the NFL in both offense and defense. And don't forget the other side of the ball, which featured defensive player of the year Deion Sanders. Baseball’s modern era began with Babe Ruth. NFL’s 100th anniversary team. Richard Mackson/SI. 2004 Patriots (won Super Bowl XXXIX): The second time a franchise won three Super Bowls in four years and the last to repeat, these Patriots established a record by winning 21 games in a row, a streak initiated by the 2003 crew. 39. Super Bowl XXXVIII ring: The New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers, 32-29, on Feb. 1, 2004. Worth wondering if San Diego could have beaten the '63 Bears, NFL champs that year. If you love talking football, we have the perfect spot for you. Super Bowl XLII (Giants 17, Patriots 14): New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree hauls in a catch against his helmet to sustain the game-winning drive. 76. The NFL Top 100 Teams celebrates 100 years of NFL history by choosing the top 100 teams of all time. To gain a spot on the list of the top 10 NFL teams of all time, however, a team must boast more than a great offense. NFL draft's 100 biggest busts: Which picks, trades proved to be whiffs? Super Bowl XLVI ring: The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots, 21-17, on Feb. 5, 2012. Super Bowl XXVI (Redskins 37, Bills 24): Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk picks up yardage after pulling in a pass during first-quarter action. Greatest NFL Teams of All Time. 63. Super Bowl XL (Steelers 21, Seahawks 10):Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward jumps in the air and scores after catching a 43-yard touchdown pass from fellow wideout Antwaan Randle El. Brown was named MVP. 1989 49ers (won Super Bowl XXIV): Stacking them up against their '84 brethren engenders a chocolate versus vanilla debate. 11. Green Bay finished 13-1, its wins coming by an average of more than three touchdowns. Of course, Cleveland was no expansion outfit, winning the All-America Football Conference championship all four years the league existed before some of its teams joined the NFL. Super Bowl XLVI (Giants 21, Patriots 17): New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz celebrates his team's win over the New England Patriots. The two leagues merged in the 1970 season, and all the AFL teams joined the NFL. 1980 Raiders (won Super Bowl XV): While welcoming the Iran hostages home, the Silver & Black became the first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl. 97. 2001 Patriots (won Super Bowl XXXVI): Despite Brady's magical debut as a starter, including controversial "Tuck Rule" win over Oakland in the playoffs, no one gave them a shot against St. Louis. 2000 Ravens (won Super Bowl XXXV): Their dominion is all the more impressive considering they didn't win the AFC Central nor averaged 21 points a week. Top 10 NFL Teams of All Time. 12. Super Bowl IV (Chiefs 23, Vikings 7): Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson is grabbed by a Minnesota defender after handing the off to running back Mike Garrett. And for a list like this, a little flair should count for something, and with McMahon, Payton, Ryan, "Refrigerator" Perry, Mike Singletary, coach Mike Ditka and many others — most getting star turns with "The Super Bowl Shuffle" — the '85 Bears had character(s) in spades. Super Bowl XXX (Cowboys 27, Steelers 17): Cornerback Larry Brown of the Dallas Cowboys returns an interception for 44 yards. In four playoff wins, Baltimore ceded a meager 23 points, and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis' crew pitched a shutout against the Giants (New York's points came off a kickoff return). 2012 Patriots (lost AFC Championship Game): Only New England's '07 team had a higher point differential in franchise history than this group, which outscored the opposition by 226 points. 1975 Steelers (won Super Bowl X): It "feels" a touch disrespectful waiting this long to mention the Steel Curtain dynasty, perhaps the league's greatest. Super Bowl XXXII ring: The Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers, 31-24, on January 25, 1998. Despite the franchise not winning a Super Bowl since the 1990s, Dallas remains the most valuable, most popular team in the NFL. 21. 1929 Packers (won NFL title): Coach Curly Lambeau's bunch didn't lose — not even Lombardi managed that feat — finishing 12-0-1, allowing just 22 points all year and winning their games by an average margin of 14.7 at a time when points were at a premium. QB Kurt Warner, RB Marshall Faulk and WRs Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt truly resembled a game of "Madden" come to life, St. Louis' 13 regular-season wins coming by an average of nearly 23 points. 1999 Rams (won Super Bowl XXXIV): Though many sophisticated passing attacks had shined previously, the "Greatest Show on Turf" was in some ways the vanguard of today's pass-oriented game. View a sample At left is teammate Ken Walters. Subscribe to our Newsletter, This Week in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. D-linemen Harvey Martin and Randy White are the only players to share Super Bowl MVP honors. 1988 49ers (won Super Bowl XXIII): Compensated for forgettable regular season (10-6 record) by smoking Minnesota and Chicago in NFC playoff bracket by combined 62-12 score before Montana engineered signature 92-yard drive to oust Bengals in Super Bowl's final minute. Conf. 1952 Lions (won NFL title): Yes, Detroit was once relevant, too, winning three championships in the '50s. Super Bowl XXXVII (Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21): Tampa Bay's Dwight Smith races into the end zone ahead of pursuing Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon on a 44-yard interception runback for a touchdown. Chicago Bears: 640 Points (4 points gained) 5.

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