NFL's Top Dogs
Although "best performing" is hard to narrow down when there are so many amazing teams, when it comes to NFL history, it comes down to two reliable measures: sustained winning over decades and collecting championships along the way. Some franchises excel at one, but the truly elite manage both with impressive consistency. Here are five teams that stand out historically on those terms.
1. Green Bay Packers
If we're talking history, the Packers own the best all-time regular-season winning percentage among current NFL franchises. To make it even more convincing, they also have the most total NFL championships in league history, with 13. That combination makes Green Bay’s long-term résumé unusually complete and easy to defend.
2. Dallas Cowboys
If you're an NFL fan in Dallas, you've definitely got a great team to stand behind. The Cowboys rank near the very top historically in all-time regular-season winning percentage, which reflects their sustained success across eras. Combine that consistency with multiple championship peaks, including five Super Bowl wins, and it's hard to refute.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
If we're talking Super Bowl wins, the Steelers are tied for the most in NFL history, with six. Which means if the Steelers make it to the championships, they've got a solid shot! This team has built their reputation on sustained competitive cycles rather than one brief golden run.
4. New England Patriots
Just like the Steelers, the Patriots are also tied for the most Super Bowl wins, with six, and they hold the record for the most Super Bowl appearances. That alone should tell you that they're not a team to mess with! Their modern-era dominance is well documented, including extended stretches of division titles and deep playoff runs. Amazing consistency runs deep here in New England.
5. San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco has a lot to celebrate, too! The 49ers have won five Super Bowls and remain one of the league’s most decorated franchises in the Super Bowl era. Their overall franchise record reflects long-term strength, paired with several distinctly dominant periods. It's safe to say you can never count this team out.
