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Dragon's Bane
So, my dad and I got into a discussion that ended with us ranking the top NFL franchises over the last 20 years (not including this season, as it is not over yet). Before we get to the list (that is VERY subjective), here is our criteria/reasoning:
- The list is based off of Super Bowl wins, Super Bowl appearances, Conference Championship appearances, playoff appearances and losing seasons.
- We are both huge Packer fans, so that 20 year mark is great for our arguments for GB, since it would then include the Pack's 1996 Super Bowl win. Yeah, we are homers. Make your own list!
- Super Bowl victories were heavily weighted (because that is what you play for), that is why a team like the Rams is so high.
- Losing seasons are a big negative as well.
- No recency bias. All seasons over that 20 we (tried) to weigh equally.
Anyway, here is the list!
32. Cleveland Browns
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
30. Buffalo Bills
29. Detroit Lions
28. Houston Texans
27. Cincinnati Bengals
26. Washington Redskins
25. Miami Dolphins
24. New York Jets
23. Tennessee Titans
22. Oakland Raiders
21. Kansas City Chiefs
20. Dallas Cowboys
19. Arizona Cardinals
18. Chicago Bears
17. San Diego Chargers
16. Minnisoda Vikings
15. Atlanta Falcons
14. San Francisco 49ers
13. LA Rams
12. New Orleans Saints
11. Tampa Bay Bucs
10. Carolina Panthers
9. Philadelphia Eagles
8. New York Giants
7. Indianapolis Colts
6. Seattle Seahawks
5. Baltimore Ravens
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Green Bay Packers
2. Denver Broncos
1. New England Patriots
Again, this is VERY subjective, and I would love to hear anyone else's thoughts.
- The list is based off of Super Bowl wins, Super Bowl appearances, Conference Championship appearances, playoff appearances and losing seasons.
- We are both huge Packer fans, so that 20 year mark is great for our arguments for GB, since it would then include the Pack's 1996 Super Bowl win. Yeah, we are homers. Make your own list!
- Super Bowl victories were heavily weighted (because that is what you play for), that is why a team like the Rams is so high.
- Losing seasons are a big negative as well.
- No recency bias. All seasons over that 20 we (tried) to weigh equally.
Anyway, here is the list!
32. Cleveland Browns
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
30. Buffalo Bills
29. Detroit Lions
28. Houston Texans
27. Cincinnati Bengals
26. Washington Redskins
25. Miami Dolphins
24. New York Jets
23. Tennessee Titans
22. Oakland Raiders
21. Kansas City Chiefs
20. Dallas Cowboys
19. Arizona Cardinals
18. Chicago Bears
17. San Diego Chargers
16. Minnisoda Vikings
15. Atlanta Falcons
14. San Francisco 49ers
13. LA Rams
12. New Orleans Saints
11. Tampa Bay Bucs
10. Carolina Panthers
9. Philadelphia Eagles
8. New York Giants
7. Indianapolis Colts
6. Seattle Seahawks
5. Baltimore Ravens
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Green Bay Packers
2. Denver Broncos
1. New England Patriots
Again, this is VERY subjective, and I would love to hear anyone else's thoughts.