The Super Bowl has been through plenty of transitions since the merge. With the Green Bay Packers winning the first two editions of the Super Bowl, many had doubts about the competitiveness. However, the AFL teams shut every criticism in the coming few years as the Jets and the Chiefs marched victorious. After the merger in 1970, three franchises the Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and Steelers dominated the 1970s winning a total of eight Super Bowls between them.
The Super Bowl has also had its records and events since its first edition. As the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots are tied with a record six Super Bowl wins, The Patriots hold the record for most Super Bowl appearances with eleven. Moreover, eight teams have never been able to win the trophy despite playing for it in the grand event. While the Patriots and Broncos have the most Super Bowl losses at five, there are also a few franchises which we can call unbeaten in the Super Bowl.
Teams that have never lost a Super Bowl
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are one of the undefeated teams in the Super Bowl. They played their first Super Bowl in franchise history against the New York Giants in 2001. The Ravens went on to win the 35th edition of the Super Bowl in a 34-7 victory over the Giants. It took them twelve years to reach their next triumph. The Baltimore Ravens handed the 49ers their first-ever Super Bowl loss as the Ravens won the Super Bowl XLVII trophy in a thrilling 34-31 contest that year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers is another franchise that has never lost a Super Bowl Game. The Buccaneers’ first-ever Super Bowl game was against the Oakland Raiders in 2003. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won that game 48-21 in San Diego, California. It took them around 16 years to reach their next Super Bowl. With Tom Brady leading the Buccaneers, they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in the famous victory at the home stadium of the Buccaneers in Florida.
New York Jets
The New York Jets have appeared in only one Super Bowl game. They went on to win the Super Bowl III played in January 1969 at Orange Bowl in Florida. Coming in as the underdogs, the Jets defeated the favourites Baltimore Colts by a score of 16-7.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints appeared in their first and only Super Bowl in franchise history in 2010. They defeated AFC champions Indianapolis Colts by a score of 31-7, the only Super Bowl win in the Saints’ history. The Saints entered with a record of 13-3 compared to the Colts’ 14-2 in the regular season.
Teams that haven’t been to Super Bowl
The Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns are the teams who have not appeared in a Super Bowl yet. Detroit Lions lost 34-31 to the 49ers in the NFL Conference Championship 2023 marking the most successful season in a while yet missing out on what could’ve been there first Super Bowl.
FAQ's on Teams never lost the Super Bowl
A. Usher is set to perform at halftime of the 2024 Super Bowl, which will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
A. The Super Bowl Halftime Show typically lasts around 13 minutes.
A. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in the first-ever Super Bowl.
A. The Steelers and Patriots are tied for most Super Bowl win with six apiece.
