TOP 5 TOUGH LUCK NFL FRANCHISESThere are countless stats, records and opinions on what team is the best in the NFL. But what about the teams who have the worst luck when it comes to winning the “big game”? Since the Super Bowl’s inception in 1967, some teams have made it to the Super Bowl many times but never emerged victorious. Other teams have never even made it at all! Let’s walk the longest yard – the Hall of Shame – and retire to the bleachers with the Super Bowl’s unluckiest teams.

The Detroit Lion’s Claim to Shame:

One of four teams to never reach the Super Bowl to date.

Their last playoff win was in 1991 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Reached the playoffs seven times since 1991, but haven’t won in 24 years.

The Buffalo Bill’s Claim to Shame:

Only team to consecutively make the Super Bowl four times.

Buffalo has not reached the playoffs since 1999.

Holds the record for most Super Bowl losses with Minnesota.

Only team to lose four playoff games in four consecutive years.

From 1991 to 2004, they did not make the playoffs while also recording nine seasons with 10 or more losses.

The Bengal’s Claim to Shame:

Besides 2007, Philadelphia reached the playoffs every year from 2000-2010.

With a record of 19-21, the Eagles have also played the second most playoff games without winning the Super Bowl.

The Eagle’s Claim to Shame:

The Vikings’ Claim to Shame:

The Vikings have not reached the Super Bowl since 1977.

The have lost 27 playoff games, which is the most in the NFL.

Tied for most Super Bow losses.

TOP 5 BIGGEST NFL PLAYOFF UPSETSWith all the attention comes pressure for teams to perform under the spotlight. After 48 years of Super Bowl greatness, dating all the way back to January 1967, the five best teams to NOT win the “big game” tell quite a story. See every team based on winning percentage, average points scored, average points against, point differential, and Vegas odds!

Dubbed the “Greatest Show on Turf.”

A defensive overhaul during the off-season seemed to work, allowing 199 fewer points in 2001 than in 2000.

THE UPSET: Super Bowl XXXVI

The 2001 St. Louis Rams lost Super Bowl XXXVI to the New England Patriots 20-17.

The 1969 Vikings were the first NFL expansion team to receive a Super Bowl birth.

The Vikings finished the regular season with the league’s #1 offense and #1 defense.

THE UPSET: Super Bowl IV

In Super Bowl IV the Vikings lost to the AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs 23-7.

League MVP Earl Morrall threw a league-leading 26 TD passes, giving rise to an amazing 13-1 regular season record.

The Colts’ defense allowed just 10.3 points per game.

THE UPSET: Super Bowl III

The Colts went into Super Bowl III as 18.0 point favorites, but fell to the New York Jets 16-7.

The Vikings set the record for most points scored in a season (556), which stood until the 2007 Patriots.

Randy Moss set the rookie record (which still stands today) for receiving TDs (17).

THE UPSET: NFC Championship 1998

The Vikings fell to the Atlanta Falcons 27-30 in OT of the NFC Championship game.

The 2007 Patriots claimed numerous NFL regular season records including: - Most games won (16) - Highest point differential (-315) - Most points scored (589) - Most TDs (75) (until the 2013 Broncos broke it)

THE UPSET: Super Bowl XLII

As 12.5 point favorites the undefeated Patriots fell to the (10-6) New York Giants 17-14.

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