The NFL has seen its fair share of blowout games over the years. Blowouts occur when one team significantly outperforms and dominates the other, resulting in a lopsided final score. Here are some notable examples of some of the biggest blowouts in NFL history:
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Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins (1940 NFL Championship Game):
- Final Score: Chicago Bears 73, Washington Redskins 0
- This remains the most lopsided game in NFL history and was the championship game for the 1940 season.
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Oilers (1998):
- Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 61, Houston Oilers 7
- This game featured a dominant performance by the Bengals, who scored 61 points.
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New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans (2009 AFC Divisional Round):
- Final Score: New England Patriots 59, Tennessee Titans 0
- This playoff game saw the Patriots utterly dominate the Titans, leading to one of the most one-sided postseason games in NFL history.
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos (Super Bowl XXIV, 1990):
- Final Score: San Francisco 49ers 55, Denver Broncos 10
- Super Bowl XXIV was a lopsided affair with the 49ers dominating the Broncos.
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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins (1941):
- Final Score: Philadelphia Eagles 45, Washington Redskins 0
- Another high-scoring game that resulted in a shutout.
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins (1999):
- Final Score: Jacksonville Jaguars 62, Miami Dolphins 7
- The Jaguars had a remarkable game against the Dolphins, setting a record for points scored in a playoff game.
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987):
- Final Score: San Francisco 49ers 48, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10
- The 49ers had a commanding victory over the Buccaneers in this playoff game.
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Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons (1966 NFL Championship Game):
- Final Score: Green Bay Packers 34, Atlanta Falcons 0
- This championship game showcased the Packers' dominance.
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New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts (1975):
- Final Score: New York Jets 45, Indianapolis Colts 3
- A significant blowout win for the Jets against the Colts.
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Kansas City Chiefs (1974):
- Final Score: Minnesota Vikings 51, Kansas City Chiefs 10
- The Vikings put up a big score against the Chiefs in this game.
- Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos (2023)
- Final Score: Miami 70, Denver 20
Biggest College Blow out:
In the 1916 Cumberland vs. Georgia Tech football game, called "the biggest blowout in football history" by Los Angeles Times columnist Paul Aurandt in 1983, Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland College by a score of 222–0