Just as the clock hit zero to finish off a 28-14 victory over Cleveland on Sunday, Pittsburgh's slim but for weeks seemingly zombielike playoff chances vanished when the Miami Dolphins kicked a late field goal and tacked on a safety to beat the New York Jets and earn the AFC's seventh and final postseason spot.
The Browns have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. It will also end up being Cleveland's second straight losing season under head coach Kevin Stefanski. “Obviously, you are disappointed with that,” Stefanski, the third-year coach said following the team's elimination from this year's postseason play.
Here is the 2022 NFC playoff picture:
Thanks to their upset win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers can clinch the final wild card spot in the AFC with a win and losses by the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins in Week 18. The Green Bay Packers stayed alive in the NFC wild card race with their win over the Minnesota Vikings.
The final rival for the Cleveland Browns is also their most popular opponent over the years: the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two have met an incredible 143 times as of 2023, including three postseason meetings. The first of those came way back in 1950, with the Browns coming away victorious 30-17.
The two divisional foes have a natural rivalry due to the commonalities between the cities, proximity, etc. It is sometimes called the Turnpike Rivalry or Turnpike War because the majority of the driving route between the two cities are via the Ohio and Pennsylvania Turnpikes.
The Pittsburgh Steelers still have a path to the postseason, but a lot needs to go right for them.Here's what must happen in Week 18 for Pittsburgh to qualify for the playoffs.STEELERS GO TO PLAYOFFS IF:Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8) defeat Cleveland Browns (7-9)*AND*New York Jets (7-9) defeat or tie Miami Dolphins (8-8)* ...
The Cincinnati Bengals joined the NFL in 1970 and immediately started playing in the AFC Central, the same division as the Steelers. Soon the two teams became rivals, and to this day, they have met over 100 times in the regular season and twice in the playoffs, with the Steelers having the edge in both.
The rivalry is the second-oldest of the NFC East. It has been called the greatest rivalry in NFL history. The Giants and Eagles have met five times in the playoffs, with the Eagles leading 3–2. The Giants won in 1981 and 2000, and the Eagles won in 2006 and 2008.
No rivalry has the history or amount of games played as the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers rivalry. They've met 184 times since their first game in 1921, with Chicago holding a six-game lead in the series with a record of 92-86-6. These two teams are also two of the most successful franchises in NFL history.
The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys is one of the biggest rivalries in the NFL. This rivalry dates all the way back to Super Bowl X, when they met at the end of the 1975 season. The Steelers won that encounter 21-17, bringing home their second title in franchise history.
CHICAGO (WBAY) - The oldest rivalry in the NFL continues Sunday with the Green Bay Packers (4-8) visiting the Chicago Bears (3-9). Kickoff is at noon at Soldier FIeld. The teams are tied for the most regular-season wins in NFL history with 786 each. Sunday marks the 206th matchup between the teams.
Tom Brady Which NFL player has the most Super Bowl rings? Tom Brady. There's a reason Brady is so often billed as the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T., if you will). He has reached the Super Bowl 10 times (9 with New England and one with Tampa Bay) and has won a record seven Super Bowls.
Twelve current NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders The Chiefs–Raiders rivalry is considered as one of the NFL's most bitter. Since the AFL was established in 1960, the Chiefs and Raiders have shared the same division, first being the AFL Western Conference, and since the AFL–NFL merger, the AFC West.
The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys is one of the biggest rivalries in the NFL. This rivalry dates all the way back to Super Bowl X, when they met at the end of the 1975 season. The Steelers won that encounter 21-17, bringing home their second title in franchise history.
2 days ago The final rival for the Cleveland Browns is also their most popular opponent over the years: the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two have met an incredible 143 times as of 2023, including three postseason meetings. The first of those came way back in 1950, with the Browns coming away victorious 30-17.
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears is the biggest rivalry in the NFL. Both teams are among the best teams historically in the league. They've been battling against each other since 1921 and the rivalry is extremely close. In fact, the Packers only overtook the Bears in overall head-to-head in 2017.
Two charter members, the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) and the Decatur Staleys (now the Chicago Bears), are still in existence. The Green Bay Packers franchise, founded in 1919, is the oldest team not to change locations, but did not begin league play until 1921.
The Cincinnati Bengals joined the NFL in 1970 and immediately started playing in the AFC Central, the same division as the Steelers. Soon the two teams became rivals, and to this day, they have met over 100 times in the regular season and twice in the playoffs, with the Steelers having the edge in both.
Who pays for the Super Bowl rings? The NFL typically contributes anywhere from $5,000 to $7,000 per ring for up to 150 rings per team, with any additional costs falling to the team owners. Those numbers might seem daunting, but pale in comparison to the impact a Super Bowl victory has on a team's value.
The NFL was the first professional football league to successfully establish a nationwide presence, after several decades of failed attempts. Only two founding members, the Decatur Staleys (now the Chicago Bears) and the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals), are still in the league.
Steelers beat Browns 28-14, but are eliminated from playoffs with Dolphins win. After all these years, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has still never had a losing season. But a 28-14 victory over Cleveland on Sunday was not enough to get Pittsburgh into the postseason.
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Thanks to their upset win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers can clinch the final wild card spot in the AFC with a win and losses by the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins in Week 18. The Green Bay Packers stayed alive in the NFC wild card race with their win over the Minnesota Vikings.
The league's other still-active charter member, the Arizona Cardinals, have recorded the most regular season losses (790), through the end of the 2022 season. The Dallas Cowboys hold the highest regular season win–loss percentage (. 574), with a 550–408–6 record through the end of the 2022 season.
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Since only one Vince Lombardi Trophy is awarded to the team (ownership) itself, the Super Bowl ring offers a collectible memento for the actual players and team members to keep for themselves to symbolize their victory. There are also rings provided to the runners-up team of the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Losers Get a HUGE Ring And for that, they get a special ring, too, one that may not be as huge (or expensive) as the winners receive, but that represents excellence on the field, nonetheless. Not a bad trinket to have on your finger at functions and gatherings for the rest of your life.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he was told "family considerations" played a major role in his decision. Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen finalized their divorce last fall. The greatest of all time, for the second time in two offseasons but this time for good, steps away.
Although they have met only 13 times in their histories, the Giants and Patriots have one of the most unique rivalries in the NFL. The Patriots are 7-6 against the Giants in the regular season, but 0-2 in the postseason, both games coming in the Super Bowl. In 2007, the two teams faced off in Super Bowl XLII.
Twelve current NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans.
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The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team that has ever achieved a perfect, undefeated season. In the last five seasons, the Eagles have experienced highs and lows. In 2017, the Eagles finished the regular season 13-3 and went on to defeat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
Twelve current NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans.
So, in this article, we take a look at the oldest football clubs around the globe that are still active.