Ranking All 60 Super Bowl Champions from Best to Worst

Casey Halston

Published: February 9, 2026 12:00 AM ET

The Seattle Seahawks recently triumphed over the New England Patriots with a score of 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. With this victory, the Seahawks join an exclusive group consisting of 60 Super Bowl champions since the NFL merged with the AFL in 1966. Each of these teams has its unique story, with some dominating their seasons while others made unexpected playoff runs. This article ranks all 60 Super Bowl champions from best to worst based on various metrics, including Regular Season and Playoff performance, leveraging DVOA ratings as a measure of efficiency.

Ranking All 60 Super Bowl Champions from Best to Worst

Determining the rankings involved the use of proprietary DVOA ratings, which assess team performance on a play-by-play basis adjusted for opponent strength. For teams predating DVOA’s introduction in 1978, I estimated their ratings based on historical methodologies. Notably, adjustments were made for the earliest Super Bowl champions, reflecting the disparities between the NFL and AFL before their merger. Below is a selection of notable champions:

2025 Seattle Seahawks

Record: 17-3
DVOA: 46.4%
Super Bowl Champion: Defeated Patriots 29-13
Key Playoff Wins: Dominated the 49ers 41-6 in the divisional round

1985 Chicago Bears

Record: 18-1
DVOA: 52.3%
Super Bowl Champion: Defeated Patriots 46-10
Remarkable Defense: Allowed only 10 points in three playoff games

1991 Washington

Record: 17-2
DVOA: 53.9%
Super Bowl Champion: Won against the Bills 37-24
Scoring Dominance: Led the league in points scored

1973 Miami Dolphins

Record: 15-2
DVOA: 42.6%
Super Bowl Champion: Defeated Minnesota 24-7
Consistent Performance: Dominated opponents through playoffs

This detailed examination of all 60 Super Bowl champions illustrates the complex narratives that define NFL history. From the consistent excellence of the 2025 Seahawks to the historic power of the 1985 Bears, each championship season brings a unique blend of talent, strategy, and sometimes unexpected outcomes.