Since the inception of the NFL, there have been multiple teams that have taken on the identity of a “dynasty.” Teams so good that oftentimes they seemed untouchable and unbeatable. With defenses given nicknames like ‘The Steel Curtain’ and ‘Purple People Eaters.’ But which team has the best dynasty in NFL history? Here are my top 5 all time greatest dynasties of NFL history.
#5 The 1960-1967 Green Bay Packers.
This team steamrolled the NFL with a seemingly unstoppable ‘Packer Sweep’ which served as a powerful offensive weapon against NFL defenses. During this period, the Packers won two Super Bowls and featured NFL players such as Jim Taylor, Bart Star, Willie Davis.
#4 The 1991-1995 Dallas Cowboys
This team had it all! A legendary quarterback and running back. A stonewall defense and elite offensive line. On top of the fact they had a great team, they had to play an arguably just as great team, the San Francisco 49ers, who played Dallas in three straight NFC championship games of which Dallas won two to advance to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys won three Super Bowls in a span of four years. This is why they earn my number four spot on the list.
#3 The 1981-1994 San Francisco 49ers
While their most notable years of success lie with the 80’s under Joe Montana, which included a nearly undefeated season of 15-1, the early 90s also served as a dominant era for the 49ers. The 49ers played in three straight NFC championships and won a Super Bowl under Steve Young. The reason I place them over the cowboys in the rankings is because of their amazing play in the 80s, where they claimed four Super Bowl victories. They were a true force to be reckoned with and that is why they are the third greatest dynasty in NFL history.
#2 The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers
Four Super Bowl victories; one of the greatest defensive units to ever take the field. The amount of Hall of Famers make the Steelers a no-brainer for the number two spot. I would be bold enough to say that the Steelers in their prime of the 70s could beat many of the other teams on this list. That is how good I believe their defense was.
#1 The New England Patriots ‘The Brady Era’
The reason I categorize this dynasty as the ‘Brady Era’ is because from the time he took the starting job until leaving, the Patriots did not have a single losing season, not one! And only missed the playoffs twice, once in 2002 with a 9-7 record, and a second time in 2008, 11-5. During the time Brady was quarterback, the Patriots won 30 playoff games including six Super Bowl victories, with nine total appearances.
Thirteen AFC championship appearances with eight consecutive appearances from 2011 to 2018 and 17 AFC East division titles with 11 consecutive from 2009-2019. All of this is in addition to hosting the most successful quarterback of all time. The Patriots have featured multiple All-Pro receivers, tight ends and defensive players. The New England Patriots from 2001-2019 were by far the greatest NFL dynasty to ever grace football with their presence.
