Winning in the NFL is hard. Winning consistently? That’s even tougher. Between injuries, fierce competition, and the unpredictability of the game, putting together a long winning streak is a rare feat that only the best teams in history have managed to pull off. From perfect seasons to streaks that spanned multiple years, these runs have become legendary.
Let’s dive into the longest winning streaks in NFL history and the teams that showed everyone how to dominate week after week.
4. 2024 Kansas City Chiefs: 15 Games
The Kansas City Chiefs’ remarkable 15-game winning streak ended in a November clash with the Buffalo Bills. In a 30-21 defeat, the two-time defending Super Bowl champions suffered their first loss of the 2024 season, dropping to 9-1, while Buffalo surged to 9-2.
The Bills set the tone early when safety Taylor Rapp intercepted Patrick Mahomes and returned it to midfield, leading to a strong offensive start by Josh Allen. Buffalo’s efficient attack secured a crucial win in the AFC playoff race, narrowing the gap for the conference’s top seed.
Chiefs remain atop the AFC, and the defeat intensifies the competition, with seven games left in the season. The road to another Super Bowl just got tougher, and the battle for the AFC is far from settled.
3. Five Teams Tied: 18 Games
Five teams share the third spot with 18-game winning streaks, spanning nearly a century of football.
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1933-34 Chicago Bears
The Bears were the first team to pull off an 18-game winning streak. After winning back-to-back titles in 1932 and 1933, they went 13-0 in the 1934 regular season. However, their streak ended with a playoff loss.
1941-42 Chicago Bears
The Bears repeated history less than a decade later. They won 11 straight games after securing consecutive titles in 1940 and 1941. Just like in 1934, their streak ended with a playoff loss.
1972-73 Miami Dolphins
The 1972 Dolphins hold a special place in NFL history as the only team to ever complete a perfect season. Miami went 17-0 through the regular season and playoffs to win the Super Bowl. They extended the streak with a Week 1 victory in 1973 before the Raiders snapped it in Week 2.
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1989-90 San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers’ streak began during their 14-2 campaign in 1989. They won five straight regular-season games, three playoff games, and the Super Bowl. The dominance continued in 1990 with 10 more victories before losing to the Rams.
1997-98 Denver Broncos
In the Broncos’ back-to-back championship seasons, they notched 18 straight wins. Starting with five victories at the end of 1997, Denver went 13-0 to open the 1998 season. They ended that season with another title after finishing 14-2.
2007 New England Patriots
The 2007 Patriots are the only team on this list to accomplish their streak in a single season. They went a perfect 16-0 in the regular season and entered the Super Bowl at 18-0. However, their bid for perfection ended in a loss to the Giants.
2. 2010-11 Green Bay Packers: 19 Games
Green Bay’s streak is a mix of postseason and regular-season success. In 2010, the Packers, a No. 6 seed, caught fire at just the right time. They won six straight games, including the Super Bowl, to claim the championship.
In 2011, the Packers started as the clear team to beat. They opened the season with 13 consecutive wins, combining a dominant offense with a solid defense. The streak ended when the then-5-8 Kansas City Chiefs handed them their only regular season loss. The Packers finished 15-1 but were upset by the Giants in their first playoff game, abruptly ending their stellar season.
1. 2003-04 New England Patriots: 21 Games
The Patriots sit alone at the top with an unmatched 21-game winning streak. This incredible run started in the 2003 season when they reeled off 12 straight wins to close the regular season. New England capped it off with three playoff victories, securing a Super Bowl title.
The dominance carried over into 2004 when the Patriots began the NFL season with six straight wins. The streak finally ended against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but by then, they’d set a record that still stands today.
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