What team never lost a game?

As of early January 2026, there are no undefeated teams in the NFL, but several college basketball teams like Arizona, Michigan, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Nebraska, and Miami (Ohio) are still perfect in their 2025-26 seasons, though predictions suggest they'll eventually lose. In professional sports, the 1972 Miami Dolphins remain the NFL's only team to complete a perfect season, including playoffs, a feat unmatched in professional football history, while the 2007 Patriots had a perfect regular season.

What football team never lost a game?

The 1972 Miami Dolphins, under head coach Don Shula, made it all the way through the regular season and on to a Super Bowl victory without a single loss or tie, and they're the only team in NFL history to pull that off.

Has any team gone 17/0?

Yes, the 1972 Miami Dolphins completed the only perfect season in NFL history, finishing 17-0 by winning all 14 regular season games, three playoff games, and Super Bowl VII. While other teams have come close, like the 2007 Patriots (18-1), the Dolphins remain the sole team to achieve an undefeated and untied season from start to finish, a feat made even harder now with 17 regular season games.
 

Has a 7-9 team ever made the playoffs?

Yes, several NFL teams with 7-9 records (or worse) have made the playoffs, most notably the 2010 Seattle Seahawks, the 2014 Carolina Panthers (7-8-1), the 2020 Washington Football Team (7-9), and the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9). These teams achieved this by winning their divisions, with the 2010 Seahawks and 2014 Panthers famously winning playoff games before losing in the Divisional Round.
 

Has an 8 8 team ever won a Super Bowl?

No, an 8-8 team has never won the Super Bowl; the closest a sub-.500 team came was the 2010 Seahawks at 7-9, while the lowest winning record for a champion is 9-7 (2011 Giants), demonstrating that a mediocre regular season rarely translates to a championship, though wildcard teams can make deep runs.
 

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Has a 9-7 team ever won the Super Bowl?

Yes, a 9-7 team has won the Super Bowl: the 2011 New York Giants (Super Bowl XLVI), who finished the regular season with a 9-7 record, won their division, and then went on a playoff run to defeat the New England Patriots in the championship game. They are the only team in the Super Bowl era to win the title with seven regular season losses. 

Do janitors get Super Bowl rings?

Yes, janitors and other support staff can and often do receive Super Bowl rings, as team owners decide who gets them, typically distributing them to a wide range of personnel from players and coaches to grounds crew and administrative staff, though sometimes they are of lesser value than those for players. The NFL covers the cost for the first 150 rings, allowing teams to provide jewelry to many individuals beyond just the on-field personnel. 

Has a 4'0" team ever missed the playoffs?

Only 6 teams in NFL history have stated 4-0 and missed the playoffs, Bills trying to avoid becoming the 7th.

Who has got the worst record in football in the NFL?

The league's other still-active charter member, the Arizona Cardinals, have recorded the most regular season losses (826), through the 2025 season. The Green Bay Packers hold the highest regular season win–loss percentage (.572), with a 819–611– 39 (8) record through the 2025 season.

What is the lowest seed to win the Super Bowl?

The lowest-scoring Super Bowl was Super Bowl LIII in 2019, where the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3, with a combined total of just 16 points, a record for scoring futility in the big game. The previous record was held by Super Bowl VII in 1973, when the Miami Dolphins defeated Washington 14-7 (21 total points).
 

What team went 18-1?

The Patriots won 18 games in 2007, tying the NFL's all-time record for most overall victories in a season. New England joined the 1984 San Francisco 49ers and the 1985 Chicago Bears as the NFL's only 18-game winners.

What team went 0-12?

College football teams to go 0-12: UMass joins infamous list of winless teams - Yahoo Sports.

What made the 72 dolphins so special?

The 1972 Miami Dolphins finished 17-0 and won Super Bowl VII over the Washington Redskins. The '72 Dolphins have remained the only NFL team to complete an entire season undefeated. That season, the team ranked first in the NFL in total offense, total defense, scoring offense and scoring defense.

Which team went 9 years unbeaten at home?

The longest unbeaten run for matches played at home by a football manager is nine years by Jose Mourinho (Portugal) managing Porto (Portugal), Chelsea (UK), Inter Milan (Italy) and Real Madrid (Spain) from 22 February, 2002, to 19 February, 2011.

What is the most hated rivalry in the NFL?

The most hated NFL rivalries often stem from divisional battles and historical dominance, with top contenders including the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens, known for intense, physical games; the historic Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers, the oldest rivalry in the league; and the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, fueled by NFC East dominance. Other fierce rivalries involve the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cowboys, the 49ers vs. Cowboys, and the modern AFC clashes like Chiefs vs. Bengals, all featuring deep-seated animosity and high stakes. 

Has an NFL team ever quit a game?

There have been no forfeits in the league's history; a 1921 game between the Rochester Jeffersons and the Washington Senators is occasionally listed as a forfeit, but because of the lax cancellation rules of the time and uncertainty over which team (if either) was at fault for the game not being played, the game is ...

What QB has beaten all NFL teams?

Only four NFL quarterbacks have beaten all 32 current teams: Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Brett Favre, and Peyton Manning, a feat requiring longevity and success across multiple teams, with Favre being the first to achieve it in 2009.
 

Who went 16/0 in the NFL?

The 2007 Patriots are the only team in NFL history to complete a 16-game regular season undefeated because the NFL switched to a 17-game schedule in 2021. As of 2025, they are also the most recent NFL team to complete a regular season undefeated.

Who hasn't won a Super Bowl?

There are 12 teams that have never hoisted the Lombardi Trophy: the Bills, Browns, Chargers, Jaguars, Lions, Panthers, Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans.

Has an 8-9 NFL team ever made the playoffs?

The Carolina Panthers finished the 2025 NFL regular season with a losing record -- and they still made the playoffs. The Panthers' 8-9 record was enough for them to clinch their first NFC South title since 2015 and their first playoff berth since 2017.

What NFL team had a perfect 17-0 season?

The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only NFL team to complete a perfect season with a 17-0 record, winning all regular season games (14-0) and all playoff games, culminating in a Super Bowl VII victory. While the NFL expanded to 17 regular season games in 2021, no team has achieved this perfect 17-0 record under the newer schedule, but the 1972 Dolphins remain the sole team to run the table entirely.
 

Do referees get a Super Bowl ring?

Yes, NFL referees who officiate the Super Bowl receive Super Bowl rings, symbolizing their achievement, though they are typically smaller than players' rings. These rings are awarded to the officiating crew as recognition for being selected to work the biggest game of the year, alongside bonuses and other perks. 

What's the most expensive Super Bowl ring?

The most expensive Super Bowl ring ever sold at auction is Robert Kraft's Super Bowl LI ring, which went for over $1 million in 2020, while the most expensive player ring sold was Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring, fetching $230,401 in 2011/2015. The rings themselves have become incredibly valuable due to player fame and the rising cost of production, with the 2022 Los Angeles Rams ring being one of the most elaborate ever made.