5 winningest franchises in NFL history ahead of the 2022 season

#3 - New England Patriots - 56.2%

AFC Wild Card Playoffs - New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills

Coming in at a marginally better 56.2% are the New England Patriots. Since their first NFL season in 1960, New England have played a total of 949 games, winning 529, losing 411 and tying on nine occasions.

Of course, many of their wins came during the Tom Brady dynasty in the 2000's and 2010's. Brady and Bill Belichick combined to win six Super Bowl titles - the only Super Bowl victories in Patriots' franchise history.

They have also made the playoffs in 28 separate seasons, as well as making the conference championship on 11 occasions so far.

#2 - Dallas Cowboys - 57.1%

Arizona Cardinals v Dallas Cowboys

Coming in second place are the Dallas Cowboys, who have a winning percentage of 57.1%. Dallas joined the NFL in the same season as New England in 1960, and have played 947 games to this point. They’ve won 538 of those games, losing 403 times and tying on six occasions.

Cowboys fans have tasted plenty of success, as they’ve won the Super Bowl five times, with their last success coming in 1995. However, Jerry Jones will have wanted more success given his investment and will have high expectations going into 2022.

#1 - Green Bay Packers - 57.2%

Minnesota Vikings v Green Bay Packers

Coming out on top, and just .1% higher than the Cowboys, are the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay are one of the most historic franchises across the NFL. The Super Bowl trophy (Lombardi Trophy) is even named after their former head coach Vince Lombardi. He led the Packers to their first two Super Bowl victories.

Green Bay have played 1,401 games in their history since joining the league in 1921. They have won 782 of those games, lost 581 and tied 38 times. They have played and won the second-most games in league history, just behind the Chicago Bears.

The Green Bay Packers have tasted a lot more success than the Bears, winning 11 NFL Championships before the merger, as well as four Super Bowls, with their last coming in 2010.