Who’s the Number One Team in the NFL?

We’re taking a look at the NFL standings to see who the number one team in the league is.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. NFL competition draws high television ratings; in 2015, ESPN’s Sunday Night Football telecasts ranked as the number one program among all cable or broadcast networks in primetime viewership.

The Case for the New England Patriots

Bill Belichick

Belichick has been the head coach of the Patriots since 2000, and during that time, the team has won six Super Bowls. Belichick is widely considered to be one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, and he has led the Patriots to more division titles than any other team in the league.

Tom Brady

Tom Brady is one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. He has led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories, more than any other quarterback in NFL history. Brady is also the only quarterback to have won five Super Bowls, and he did it in only seven appearances. He has been named Super Bowl MVP four times, more than any other player in NFL history.

The Case for the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the number one team in the NFL. They have the best record in the league, the most Super Bowl wins, and the most Hall of Famers. They are also the only team to have never had a losing season. Let’s take a closer look at why the Steelers are the best team in the NFL.

Mike Tomlin

Few would argue that the Pittsburgh Steelers are one of, if not the, most successful NFL franchise in history. With six Super Bowl titles to their name, the Steelers have more than twice as many as any other team in the league. But despite their incredible success on the field, there is one man who has been a key part of the team’s success over the past decade who is often overlooked: head coach Mike Tomlin.

Tomlin, who is entering his 11th season as head coach of the Steelers, has led the team to a 127-57-1 record during his tenure, good for a .689 winning percentage. That includes eight playoff appearances, five division titles, and two Super Bowl appearances (winning one). In other words, Tomlin has been one of the most successful head coaches in recent memory, yet he doesn’t seem to get nearly enough credit.

Part of the reason Tomlin doesn’t get enough credit is because he doesn’t seek it out. He’s seemingly content to let others take all the glory while he does his job behind the scenes. But make no mistake about it, Mike Tomlin is a big reason why the Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most successful franchises in NFL history.

Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star quarterback, is one of the NFL’s most polarizing figures. But there is no denying his on-field talent, which has helped the Steelers achieve a level of success unmatched by any other team in the league.

Since Roethlisberger joined the team in 2004, the Steelers have won two Super Bowls and made eight playoff appearances. They have also had the best record in the AFC North division 11 times. In other words, they have been one of the most successful teams in the NFL over the past 15 years.

There are a number of reasons for the Steelers’ success, but Roethlisberger is undoubtedly a big part of it. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and has been named to the Pro Bowl six times. He is also the Steelers’ all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes.

In short, Roethlisberger is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. And as long as he is leading the Steelers, they will be a force to be reckoned with.

The Case for the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have been the best team in the NFL over the past two seasons. They have a dynamic offense that can score points in a hurry, and their defense is amongst the best in the league. They also have a strong special teams unit. Let’s take a look at why the Eagles are the best team in the NFL.

Doug Pederson

Doug Pederson was born on January 31, 1968, in Bellingham, Washington. He is the son of Gerald and Bonita Pederson. Doug’s father served 30 years in the Air Force, and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. The family moved around a lot when Doug was younger. His father was transferred every two or three years, which meant that the family had to move every time. By the time Doug was in high school, he had lived in nine different states.

Doug played football and baseball in high school. He was a quarterback and an outfielder on his high school football team. He also played baseball and basketball. Doug was not recruited by any colleges to play football, so he decided to walk on at Louisiana Tech University. He became the starting quarterback as a junior and led Louisiana Tech to a conference championship.

After college, Doug was drafted by the New York Jets in the 1991 NFL Draft. He played for the Jets for four seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1995. He became the Eagles’ starting quarterback midway through the 1995 season. The Eagles made the playoffs that year, but they lost in the first round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The following year, Doug led the Eagles to their first ever NFC Championship Game appearance. They lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers again, but Doug had established himself as a quality NFL starter. He would go on to play for eight more seasons with the Eagles, including one more trip to the NFC Championship Game in 2004 (which they lost to the Carolina Panthers). He retired after the 2005 season with a career record of 65-47 as a starter.

Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz was the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played his collegiate football at North Dakota State University (NDSU), winning 28 of the 29 games he started, while amassing 8,111 passing yards and 64 touchdowns. As a senior, he was awarded both the Walter Payton Award and the FCS Offensive Player of the Year.

Wentz entered the NFL with high expectations, and he’s so far lived up to the hype. In just two seasons, Wentz has already established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. In 2017, he led the Eagles to a 13-3 record and their first Super Bowl appearance since 2005. Although he didn’t get to play in the big game due to a season-ending injury, Wentz’s contribution to the team’s success cannot be understated.

There’s no doubt that Wentz is a special talent, and there’s a case to be made that he’s the best quarterback in the NFL. He has all of the physical tools you look for in a franchise quarterback, and he’s also shown great leadership abilities. Wentz has all of the ingredients necessary to become an all-time great quarterback, and there’s no reason to think he won’t continue to improve in 2018 and beyond.

Conclusion

The New England Patriots are the best team in the NFL.