How Many Teams Are Undefeated In The NFL?
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If you’re a football fan, you’re probably wondering how many teams are still undefeated in the NFL. As of Week 6, there are four teams with perfect records: the New England Patriots, the Green Bay Packers, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Carolina Panthers. Who will be the first to lose?
Introduction
As of Week 3 in the 2019 NFL season, there are no undefeated teams remaining. The last undefeated team was the New England Patriots, who lost to the Detroit Lions in Week 3.
The teams that are undefeated
As of Week 11 of the NFL season, there are just two undefeated teams remaining: the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots.
The 49ers are 10-0 on the season and are coming off a dominant 48-46 win over the division rival Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots, meanwhile, are 10-1 on the season following their come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
With just five weeks remaining in the regular season, it’s looking increasingly likely that one of these two teams will finish the year undefeated.
How long the teams have been undefeated
How long the teams have been undefeated going into week 5 of the NFL season are:
-The New England Patriots have not lost a game since December 11, 2017.
-The New Orleans Saints have not lost a game since October 8, 2018.
-The Los Angeles Rams have not lost a game since December 9, 2018.
The teams’ records
As of September 23, 2019, there are three NFL teams who remain undefeated: the New England Patriots, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Patriots have a perfect 4-0 record, while the 49ers and Chiefs both have 3-0 records.
The teams’ rankings
1. New England Patriots (5-0)
2. San Francisco 49ers (5-0)
3. Green Bay Packers (5-0)
4. Baltimore Ravens (5-1)
5. Seattle Seahawks (5-1)
The teams’ upcoming opponents
The Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs are the only undefeated teams remaining in the NFL. The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2, while the Dallas Cowboys were defeated by the New Orleans Saints in Week 4.
The Packers will face off against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5, while the Saints will take on the Los Angeles Rams. The Steelers will play the Baltimore Ravens in a critical AFC North matchup. Meanwhile, the Seahawks will look to continue their winning ways against the Minnesota Vikings.
The teams’ chances of remaining undefeated
The New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, and Carolina Panthers all enter Week 6 with a 5-0 record. The Cincinnati Bengals are the only other team without a loss, but they have a bye this week. So, of the five undefeated teams, four will play this week. Here are the teams’ chances of remaining undefeated:
1. New England Patriots: The Patriots have the best chance of any team to remain undefeated. They have the easiest remaining schedule of any team in the NFL. Their opponents have a combined record of 12-28 (.300).
2. Green Bay Packers: The Packers have a relatively easy remaining schedule as well. Their opponents have a combined record of 17-23 (.425).
3. Denver Broncos: The Broncos have a tougher remaining schedule than either the Patriots or Packers. Their opponents have a combined record of 20-20 (.500).
4. Carolina Panthers: The Panthers also have a tough remaining schedule. Their opponents have a combined record of 21-19 (.525).
5. Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals have the toughest remaining schedule of any team in the NFL. Their opponents have a combined record of 25-15 (.625).
