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Despite the NFL's long history and the establishment of the Super Bowl over 50 years ago, a dozen franchises are still in pursuit of their first championship. Four teams have never reached the Super Bowl, while others have made multiple appearances but have yet to claim the trophy. This article highlights the teams that have struggled to secure a Super Bowl victory and provides insights into their histories and near-misses.
- 12 NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl.
- The Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars have never reached the Super Bowl.
- Teams like the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings have made multiple Super Bowl appearances but have yet to win.
Cleveland Browns
- The Browns have a storied history but have struggled in the Super Bowl era, with no appearances and only one winless season.
Detroit Lions
- The Lions have the worst postseason résumé in NFL history and recently ended a long playoff win drought.
Houston Texans
- As the newest franchise, the Texans have yet to reach a conference championship but show promise with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- The Jaguars had early success but have struggled in recent years, with their best shot at a Super Bowl coming in 2017.
Arizona Cardinals
- The Cardinals are the oldest franchise without a Super Bowl victory, coming close in 2009.
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers have consistently had strong teams but have a poor playoff record.
Tennessee Titans
- The Titans came inches away from winning the Super Bowl in 2000.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons suffered a historic collapse in Super Bowl LI, leading to their second loss.
Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers have reached the Super Bowl twice but lost both times to legendary quarterbacks.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals nearly won the Super Bowl in 2022 but fell short against the Rams.
Buffalo Bills
- The Bills are infamous for losing four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 90s.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings have a strong regular-season record but have lost four Super Bowls, all in the 1970s.