Legacy of Champions

Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots dominate the Super Bowl era with six titles each, while the Dallas Cowboys (5) and San Francisco 49ers (5) complete the modern elite. The Green Bay Packers' 13 total championships (including 4 Super Bowls) cement their historic legacy. Twelve franchises still chase their first Lombardi Trophy, including the Buffalo Bills (0-4 in Super Bowls) and Minnesota Vikings (0-4).

Historic Foundations vs Modern Expansion

Four centenarian franchises anchor the league:

• Arizona Cardinals (founded 1920)
• Chicago Bears (1920)
• New York Giants (1925)
• Green Bay Packers (1921)

Contrast with the Houston Texans (2002), the NFL's newest franchise revolutionizing Texas football culture.

Transatlantic Fandom Considerations

UK Distance Rankings:

1. New York Giants/Jets (3,000+ miles)
2. Philadelphia Eagles (3,100 miles)
3. New England Patriots (3,200 miles)

West Coast options like the LA Rams/Chargers (5,263 miles) offer maximum distance from British shores.

Stadium Spectacle Analysis

Attendance Leaders:

• Dallas Cowboys: 93,363 avg (AT&T Stadium)
• New York Jets: 82,500 avg (MetLife Stadium)
• Kansas City Chiefs: 76,000 avg (Arrowhead)

Rising Contender: Washington Commanders (+15% attendance since drafting QB Jayden Daniels).

Climate Considerations

Sun Belt Teams:

• Arizona Cardinals (110°F summer highs)
• Miami Dolphins (90°F avg Sept games)

Frozen Traditions:

• Minnesota Vikings (-8.7°C Jan avg)
• Chicago Bears (-5°C Dec avg)

Global NFL Ambassadors

International Game Leaders:

1. Jacksonville Jaguars (13 UK games since 2013)
2. Buffalo Bills (8 international matchups)
3. Miami Dolphins (8 overseas contests)

Historic Debut: Pittsburgh Steelers to play in Ireland (2025 vs Vikings) - their first European game since 1993.

Franchise Trajectory Watch

• Detroit Lions: NFC North favorites after 2024 conference championship
• Cincinnati Bengals: Burrow-Chase duo eyes first Super Bowl
• Houston Texans: 2023 Rookie Class transforming AFC South

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