Which NFL Teams Have Never Won a Super Bowl?
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If you’re a football fan, you probably know that the New England Patriots have won the most Super Bowls of any team in the NFL. But which teams have never won a Super Bowl? Check out this list to find out.
NFL Teams
There are a few NFL teams who have never won a Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns are a few of those teams. Each team has had their fair share of close calls, but they have never been able to seal the deal. Let’s take a look at each team’s history.
List of NFL teams
NFL teams by division:
AFC East
-Buffalo Bills
-Miami Dolphins
-New England Patriots
-New York Jets
AFC North
-Baltimore Ravens
-Cincinnati Bengals
-Cleveland Browns
-Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South
-Houston Texans
-Indianapolis Colts
-Jacksonville Jaguars
-Tennessee Titans
AFC West
-Denver Broncos
-Kansas City Chiefs
-Los Angeles Chargers
Minnesota Vikings*
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
NFC North
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings* – Previously in the AFC West.
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals – Previously in the NFC East. – St. Louis Rams (1995) and the Los Angeles Rams (1999) have both won Super Bowls, but not since they moved to the NFC West in 2002. – The Seattle Seahawks (2014) have also won a Super Bowl since 2002. San Francisco 49ers
NFL teams never to have won a Super Bowl
There are nine NFL teams who have never won a Super Bowl, including the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While some of these teams have come close to winning the big game (the Bills and Vikings have each lost four Super Bowls), none have been able to capitalise and take home the Lombardi trophy.
Reasons Why
There are a few reasons why certain NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl. One reason is that they have never had a good enough team. Another reason is that they have never had the right mix of players and coaching. Lastly, some teams just haven’t been lucky enough to make it to the big game. Let’s take a closer look at each of these reasons.
Lack of a star player
One of the most common reasons why a team has never won a Super Bowl is the lack of a star player. A star player is often the difference between a team winning or losing in the big game. While there are some great players on every team, only a few players are able to take their game to the next level when it matters most. This is why teams with star players are often the ones that end up winning the Super Bowl.
Inefficient coaching
In order to win a Super Bowl, a team must first make it to the big game. This feat is accomplished by having a great regular season record and/or having a stellar performance in the playoffs. Once a team makes it to the Super Bowl, they then have to play their best game of the year in order to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. There are many factors that go into winning a Super Bowl, but coaching is perhaps the most important.
A great coach will put his team in position to succeed and make adjustments when necessary. Unfortunately, not all coaches are created equal. Some coaches are simply not good enough to lead their team to a Super Bowl victory. Inefficient coaching has been the downfall of many teams over the years and has prevented several teams from ever winning a Super Bowl.
Poor front office decisions
While a team’s on-field performance is the most important factor in whether or not it wins a Super Bowl, there are other factors that can contribute to a team’s success or failure. One of the most important is the front office’s decision-making.
Poor front office decisions can hamper a team’s ability to compete for a championship in multiple ways. For one, if a team regularly overpays for free agents or makes poor trades, it can hamper its ability to sign or retain other key players. Additionally, poor draft choices can set a team back for years, as it takes time for young players to develop and reach their full potential.
The following NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl, in part due to poor front office decision-making:
-The Cleveland Browns have made numerous poor draft choices and free agent signings over the years, including drafting quarterback Tim Couch with the first overall pick in 1999.
-The Detroit Lions have only made one appearance in the Super Bowl, which they lost by a wide margin. The Lions have made some questionable draft and free agent signings in recent years, including signing defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a massive contract in 2015.
-The Buffalo Bills made four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1991 to 1994 but lost all four games. The Bills have struggled to rebuild since then, making several poor draft choices and free agent signings.
The Future
Many NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean they’re not trying. In fact, some of these teams are getting closer than ever. Here’s a look at the NFL teams that have never won a Super Bowl, and their chances of finally winning one.
NFL teams on the rise
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers, and Buffalo Bills are all teams on the rise. The Bucs have a young, talented roster and are coming off of a 10-6 season in which they just missed the playoffs. The Chargers also have a young, talented roster and are coming off of a 9-7 season in which they made the playoffs. The Bills have a talented roster and are coming off of a 6-10 season in which they missed the playoffs.
NFL teams on the decline
There are a number of teams in the NFL that have never won a Super Bowl, and many of them are on the decline. Teams like the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns have never won a championship, and they don’t look like they’re going to any time soon. These teams are often referred to as ” also-rans ” or ” bottom-feeders.”
The Bills haven’t made the playoffs in 17 years, the Lions haven’t won a playoff game in 26 years, and the Browns haven’t made the playoffs in 14 years. These teams are struggling, and it doesn’t seem like they’re going to turn things around anytime soon.