How Many Undefeated NFL Teams Will There Be in 2020?

It’s looking like there could be as many as four undefeated NFL teams in 2020. The Rams, Chiefs, Patriots, and Saints all have a good chance to go undefeated.

Introduction

It’s hard to believe but the 2020 NFL season is already upon us.
Just like every year, there are a lot of questions heading into the season.
One of the biggest questions is how many undefeated teams there will be.

In 2019, there were four teams that went undefeated in the regular season.
The New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs all had at least 13 wins.
Of those four teams, only the Ravens were able to win a playoff game.
The Patriots and 49ers both lost in the conference championship, while the Chiefs lost in the divisional round.

So will there be more or fewer undefeated teams in 2020?
It’s tough to say.
There are a lot of good teams out there, but it’s also difficult to go undefeated in today’s NFL.
injuries and close games can always derail a team’s chances at going undefeated. Still, it will be fun to see how many teams can go unbeaten this season.

The Contenders

The New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are one of the NFL’s most successful teams, having made the playoffs in 17 of the last 18 seasons. They have also won six Super Bowls during that time, including three in a row from 2016 to 2018.

Given their dominance over the past two decades, it’s no surprise that the Patriots are one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl again in 2020. In fact, they are currently tied with the Baltimore Ravens for the best odds to win at +700 (7-to-1), according to oddsmakers at Caesars Palace.

The Patriots finished last season with a 12-4 record and were one of four teams to earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. They ultimately lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game, but with quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick still leading the way, it’s hard to count them out as contenders once again.

The Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are one of the most dominant teams in the NFL right now. They have an incredibly strong defense, led by superstar linebacker Ray Lewis. They also have a very balanced offense, led by quarterback Joe Flacco. The Ravens have won their last 11 games, and they show no signs of slowing down.

The Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are the reigning Super Bowl champions, and they look poised to make another run at the title in 2020. Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. They also have a solid defense, which should be able to keep opponents from scoring too many points. The Chiefs are a strong contender to win the Super Bowl again in 2020.

The San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the few teams that have a chance to go undefeated this season.

The 49ers finished the 2019 season with a 13-3 record, winning the NFC West division and earning a first-round bye in the playoffs. They went on to defeat the Minnesota Vikings in the Divisional Round and then the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game, before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

The 49ers added several key pieces to their roster this offseason, including wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, tight end Jordan Reed, and running back Tevin Coleman. They also drafted wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and defensive end Javon Kinlaw in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

The 49ers will have a tough road ahead of them if they want to go undefeated, as they are scheduled to play several tough opponents this season, including the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots.

The Pretenders

The NFL season is winding down and there are still a few undefeated teams left. The question is, how many of them will be able to stay undefeated? Let’s take a look at the contenders.

The Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are one of the few teams that have a chance to go undefeated in 2020. They have a strong defense and an offense that is capable of scoring a lot of points. The Rams also have a favorable schedule, with games against the weak NFC East and AFC South.

The New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are an American professional football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The team was founded by John W. Mecom Jr., David Dixon, and the city of New Orleans on November 1, 1966. The Saints began play in Tampa Stadium in 1970 as members of the NFL’s expansion plan, along with the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals.

The name “Saints” is an allusion to November 1 being All Saints Day in the Catholic faith, as well as to the fact that the city of New Orleans has historically been nicknamed “The Crescent City”, due both to its location at a sharp bend in the Mississippi River and to the similarity of its French Quarter to a crescent moon.

The Dallas Cowboys

As the only team with one loss, the Dallas Cowboys currently sit atop the NFC East. They have an opportunity to solidify their position this week with a victory over the second-place Eagles. The Cowboys have been dominant at home this season, but they will need to be careful not to take their division rivals lightly. A win would give them a two-game lead in the division and put them in a great position to make a run at the playoffs.

The Longshots

The Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2020 season as one of three teams who have never lost a game. The other two teams are the Detroit Lions and the Indianapolis Colts. The Browns have a good chance to make it to the Super Bowl this year, but they will need to win some tough games.

The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the best chance to go undefeated in 2020. They have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL and their divisional rivals are all in rebuild mode. The Steelers also have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, especially on defense. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is also playing at a high level, which makes them even more dangerous.

The Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks have been one of the most consistent teams in the NFL over the last decade, making the playoffs six times in that span. They have a core of young, talented players and a proven head coach in Pete Carroll. They should be in contention for a playoff spot once again in 2020.

Conclusion

There could be as many as three undefeated NFL teams in 2020. The Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots all have a good chance of going undefeated.