There have been many great NFL teams throughout the years, but which ones are the absolute best? After careful consideration, we have compiled a list of the top 10 greatest NFL teams of all time. These teams range from the early days of pro football to the modern era, and they are all worthy of recognition. So without further ado, let’s get started!
Top 10 Greatest NFL Teams
1. 1985 Chicago Bears
The 1985 Chicago Bears are widely considered to be one of the best NFL teams of all time. The team was coached by Mike Ditka and featured some of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history, including linebacker Mike Singletary and defensive end Richard Dent. The Bears went 15-1 in the regular season and then crushed the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX.
2. 1972 Miami Dolphins
The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to finish a season undefeated, going a perfect 17-0. The team was coached by Don Shula and featured future Hall of Famers Bob Griese and Larry Csonka. The Dolphins defense was also dominant, giving up just 10.5 points per game. The team went on to win Super Bowl VII by a score of 14-7.
3. 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers
The 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers were coached by Hall of Famer Chuck Noll and featured one of the most dominant defenses in NFL history. The team gave up just 12.6 points per game and recorded 8 shutouts during the regular season. The Steelers went on to win Super Bowl XIII by a score of 35-31 over the Dallas Cowboys.
4. 1989 San Francisco 49ers
The 1989 San Francisco 49ers were coached by Hall of Famer Bill Walsh and featured future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice. The team went 14-2 in the regular season and then beat the Denver Broncos 55-10 in Super Bowl XXIV. The 49ers are the only team in NFL history to have won 5 Super Bowls.
5. 1999 St. Louis Rams
The 1999 St. Louis Rams were coached by Dick Vermeil and featured one of the most explosive offenses in NFL history. The team averaged 32.9 points per game during the regular season and then went on to beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in Super Bowl XXXIV. This was the first time that a team had ever won a Super Bowl with a score of less than 24 points.
6. 2007 New England Patriots
The 2007 New England Patriots were coached by Bill Belichick and featured one of the most dominant defenses in NFL history. The team gave up just 14.6 points per game and recorded 16 interceptions during the regular season. The Patriots went on to beat the New York Giants 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII.
7. 1993 Dallas Cowboys
The 1993 Dallas Cowboys were coached by Jimmy Johnson and featured one of the most dominant defenses in NFL history. The team gave up just 10.3 points per game and recorded 26 interceptions during the regular season. The Cowboys went on to beat the Buffalo Bills 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVII.
8. 1984 San Francisco 49ers
The 1984 San Francisco 49ers were coached by Bill Walsh and featured one of the most explosive offenses in NFL history. The team averaged 31.7 points per game during the regular season and then went on to beat the Miami Dolphins 38-16 in Super Bowl XIX. This was the first time that a team had ever scored more than 30 points in a Super Bowl.
9. 1984 Washington Redskins
The 1984 Washington Redskins were coached by Joe Gibbs and featured one of the most dominant offenses in NFL history. The team averaged 32.6 points per game during the regular season and then went on to beat the Denver Broncos 42-10 in Super Bowl XVIII. This was the largest margin of victory in a Super Bowl up to that point.
10. 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers were coached by Jon Gruden and featured one of the most dominant defenses in NFL history. The team gave up just 11.8 points per game and recorded 31 interceptions during the regular season. The Buccaneers went on to beat the Oakland Raiders 48-21 in Super Bowl XXXVII. This was the largest margin of victory in a Super Bowl up to that point.
Conclusion
The NFL has seen its fair share of great teams over the years. We’ve taken a look at 10 of them and tried to rank them based on their overall greatness. It was no easy task, but we think that we’ve come up with a pretty good list. Do you agree? Who do you think is the best team in NFL history? Let us know in the comments!
