Which NFL team has gone the longest without a making a Super Bowl?

The longest currently active Super Bowl drought belongs to the Detroit Lions, who have gone 66 years without appearing in a Super Bowl.

Who has the longest all time Super Bowl drought?

The longest all time Super Bowl drought belongs to the Detroit Lions, who have gone 66 years without appearing in a Super Bowl in this still active drought. Their last appearance in the Super Bowl, or rather, NFL Championship, which are counted the same for this drought, was in the 1957 season.

Longest Super Bowl Appearance Droughts

Team Years Start Year End Year
Detroit Lions 66 1958
Arizona Cardinals 59 1949 2008
Cleveland Browns 58 1966
New York Jets 55 1969
Kansas City Chiefs 49 1970 2019
Minnesota Vikings 47 1977
New Orleans Saints 42 1967 2009
Pittsburgh Steelers 41 1933 1974
Miami Dolphins 39 1985
Indianapolis Colts 35 1971 2006
Tennessee Titans 33 1966 1999
Atlanta Falcons 32 1966 1998
Cincinnati Bengals 32 1989 2021
Washington Commanders 32 1992
San Francisco 49ers 31 1950 1981
Buffalo Bills 30 1994
Jacksonville Jaguars 29 1995
Los Angeles Chargers 29 1995
Seattle Seahawks 29 1976 2005
Dallas Cowboys 28 1996
Green Bay Packers 28 1968 1996
San Diego Chargers 28 1966 1994
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26 1976 2002
Washington Redskins 26 1946 1972
Buffalo Bills 24 1966 1990

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All NFL stats, streaks, droughts and records are updated based on games played on or before Feb 11, 2024.

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