5 winningest franchises in NFL history ahead of the 2022 season
Every team in the NFL strives for greatness. It goes without saying that all 32 franchises desire a consistent winning culture that continues over the years. Superstars come and go and the real challenge is finding the right replacements. Having the right culture instilled in the franchise goes a long way to filling the void.
Every team has some great players, but teams with a poor culture struggle when they leave. Dynasties are founded on a winning culture, and here are the five teams with the highest winning percentage in league history, ahead of the 2022 NFL season.
Tied at #4 - Chicago Bears - 56%
The Chicago Bears are one of the oldest and most historic franchises in the NFL, with their first season coming way back in 1920. Since then, they’ve played a 1,435 games in the NFL, winning 783, losing 610 and tying 42.
These gargantuan numbers put the Bears on top of most games played, as well as achieving the most wins. They have just one win more than their division rival, the Green Bay Packers.
The Bears have experienced plenty of success down the years, winning eight NFL Championships before the merger, as well as Super Bowl XX in 1985. Their fans have been starved of success since though, as they’ve only recorded four division titles since 2005.
Tied at #4 - Baltimore Ravens - 56%
Like the Chicago Bears, the Baltimore Ravens have achieved a 56% win rate during their NFL tenure. Unlike the Bears, the Ravens haven’t played nearly as many games. The Ravens have played 417 games up to this point, over 1,000 fewer than Chicago. Of those 417 games, they’ve won 233, lost 183 and tied one.
Since their first season in 1996 after taking over the Cleveland Browns franchise, the Ravens have tasted plenty of success. They won Super Bowls in 2000 and 2012, as well as making 13 playoff appearances since 2000.