The NFL playoffs were a single game that featured the winners of each conference for 33 years. The league’s playoff field was expanded from a single-elimination four-team tournament to a four-team format in 1967. Three years later, it expanded to eight.
The NFL playoffs expanded steadily to include 10 teams in 1978, 12 by 1990, and finally to the current 14-team format in 2020. This allows for more Super Bowl competition as well as NFL betting possibilities.
The Green Bay Packers are the most recent playoff participants in NFL history, with 35 appearances. They are followed by the Dallas Cowboys (34) and the Steelers (22). Although the Packers did not advance past the Divisional Round, they still hold the record for the most league championships (including Super Bowl wins) with 13.
These are the NFL’s most successful playoff teams:
TEAM PLAYOFF APPEARANCES
Green Bay Packers 35
Dallas Cowboys 34
Pittsburgh Steelers 33
New York Giants 32
Los Angeles Rams 31
Minnesota Vikings 30
Cleveland Browns 29
Indianapolis Colts 29
New England Patriots 28
San Francisco 49ers 28
Philadelphia Eagles 28
Chicago Bears 27
Washington Commanders 25
Tennessee Titans 25
Kansas City Chiefs 24
Miami Dolphins 23
Las Vegas Raiders 23
Denver Broncos 22
Buffalo Bills 21
Los Angeles Chargers 19
Seattle Seahawks 19
Detroit Lions 17
Cincinnati Bengals 15
Atlanta Falcons 14
New Orleans Saints 14
New York Jets 14
Baltimore Ravens 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12
Arizona Cardinals 11
Carolina Panthers 8
Jacksonville Jaguars 7
Houston Texans 6
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The National Football League (NFL) is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the United States. Its long history of competitive play has equipped it with some of the most iconic franchises in professional sports. As such, it should come as no surprise that some of the most successful teams have appeared in the NFL playoffs more often than their counterparts. Here is a look at the five teams that have made the most appearances in the NFL playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys lead the pack by a wide margin, having appeared in the playoffs a total of 34 times over the course of their 57-year history. The Cowboys have been led by legendary figures such as Roger Staubach, Emmitt Smith, and the legendary Tom Landry. The team has won five Super Bowls and are widely considered among the league’s premier organizations.
The second team on the list is the San Francisco 49ers. With 31 playoff appearances over their 76-year history, they have established themselves as one of the NFL’s perennial contenders. Led by Hall of Fame coaches such as Bill Walsh and George Seifert, the 49ers have won five Super Bowls and are currently coached by Kyle Shanahan.
The third team is the New England Patriots, with 30 playoff appearances over their 44 years of play. Led by the legendary Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, the Patriots have won six Super Bowls and are considered one of the league’s dynasties.
The fourth team is the Pittsburgh Steelers, with 29 playoff appearances over their 74-year history. The Steelers have won a total of six Super Bowls and have been led by Hall of Famers such as Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin.
The fifth team is the Green Bay Packers, with 28 playoff appearances over their 97-year history. Led by legendary quarterback Bart Starr to four Super Bowls, the Packers have remained competitive for decades under the stewardship of Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi and quarterback Brett Favre.
These five teams have set the standard for consistent success in the NFL, and are likely to remain atop the playoff ranks for many years to come.
