- The Arizona Cardinals have the most losses in NFL history.
- The Cleveland Browns went 0-16 in 2017 and didn’t win until Week 3 of 2018.
- 12 NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl.
Losing is never fun, but some teams in the NFL have accomplished this more than others throughout the league’s history.
From a wagering perspective, teams that continuously lose see their NFL betting lines impacted as fans and bettors can potentially have difficulty projecting wins.
Below, I’ll look at the entire history of the NFL, examining the five most losing franchises, teams that have yet to win a Super Bowl, zero-win teams, and the biggest blowout.
Who Is the Losingest NFL Team?
The five most losing franchises in NFL history include, in order, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Atlanta Falcons.
Below are their records, winning percentages, and year established.
(Records are accurate as of December 15, 2023.)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (active since 1976): 305-449-1 (.405)
- Arizona Cardinals (active since 1920): 584-800-41 (.422)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (active since 1995): 197-266 (.425)
- Houston Texans (active since 2002): 149-201-1 (.405)
- Atlanta Falcons (active since 1966): 389-500-6 (.405)
Who Has Never Won a Super Bowl?
There are 12 active franchises in the NFL as of 2023 that have yet to win a Super Bowl.
- Minnesota Vikings
- Cleveland Browns
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Tennessee Titans
- Buffalo Bills
- Carolina Panthers
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Detroit Lions
- Atlanta Falcons
- Houston Texans
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Arizona Cardinals
Of these 12, the Browns, Lions, Jaguars, and Texans have never appeared in a Super Bowl.
Has There Ever Been a Zero-Win NFL Team?
Yes. Since 1960, five teams have ended their season with zero wins.
- 1960 Dallas Cowboys: 0-11-1 in their debut season.
- 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-14 in their debut season.
- 1982 Baltimore Colts: 0-8-1 in strike-shortened season.
- 2008 Detroit Lions: 0-16. The first 0-16 team in NFL history.
- 2017 Cleveland Browns: 0-16. They didn’t win a game until Week 3 of the 2018 season.
No matter who Dan Orlovsky thinks the top 4 teams should be, it doesn’t change the fact that he ran out of bounds for a safety LOL pic.twitter.com/eMBD6RqIRN
— Arrogant Urban Meyer (@ArrogantUrban) December 5, 2020
What Is the Biggest Blowout in NFL History?
The biggest blowout in NFL history is the New England Patriots defeating the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Rams defeating the Atlanta Falcons.
- 2009: Patriots defeat Titans 59-0.
- 1976: Rams defeat Falcons 59-0.
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