What NFL Team Has Went Undefeated?
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The answer to this question may surprise you – it’s actually the Miami Dolphins! The Dolphins went undefeated in the 1972 season, finishing with a record of 17-0.
1972 Miami Dolphins
The 1972 Miami Dolphins finished the season with a perfect record of 17-0. They are the only team in NFL history to have an undefeated season. The Dolphins were coached by Don Shula and they had a number of star players, including Larry Csonka, Bob Griese, and Paul Warfield.
The only team to have a perfect season
The 1972 Miami Dolphins season was the perfect season. They are the only NFL team to date to finish a season undefeated and untied from the regular season through the Super Bowl. The team is mostly remembered for their head coach Don Shula, quarterback Bob Griese, linebacker Nick Buoniconti, and running back Larry Csonka.
Won Super Bowl VII
The 1972 Miami Dolphins season was the perfect season. The team became the first in NFL history to go undefeated and untied in the regular season and postseason. The Dolphins were led by head coach Don Shula, who compiled a 16–0 record, quarterback Bob Griese, and running backs Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris. They were also noted for having the only perfect defense in NFL history, giving up only 132 total points (8.9 points per game), fewer rushing yards than any other team (1,033), and fewest passing yards (1,302).
The team is often referred to as the “No-Name Defense”, because none of its starters (linebackers Nick Buoniconti, A.J. Duhe, Earl Edwards, Faye Heavy Runner Kelly, defensive tackles Manny Fernandez and Bill Stanfill; defensive ends Jake Scott and Doug Swift; and cornerback Larry Little) made the Pro Bowl that year. They were all inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame later: Buoniconti (2001), Csonka (1987), Griese (1990), Little (1993), Morrris (2007), Stanfill (1988), and Scott (1989).
2007 New England Patriots
The 2007 New England Patriots went undefeated in the regular season with a record of 16-0. They became the first team in NFL history to do so. The Patriots went on to win the Super Bowl that year, making them the only team to ever go 19-0 in a single season.
Won all 16 regular season games
The 2007 New England Patriots went 16-0 in the regular season and became the first team in NFL history to do so. They went on to win the Super Bowl that year, making them the only team to ever go undefeated throughout an entire NFL season.
Lost in Super Bowl XLII
The 2007 New England Patriots went 16-0 during the regular season, becoming the first team in NFL history to do so. They then went on to lose to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, narrowly missing out on a perfect 19-0 season.
