THE TEAMS THAT WEREN'T EMBARRASSED TO BE 18-1

by wwtb?, Pacifist Viking

"18-1" is of course a mocking insult to the 2007 Patriots.

But two other teams have gone 18-1; they just had the good sense to lose their one game sometime during the regular season.

The 1984 San Francisco 49ers went 18-1. In the regular season, they were #2 in points scored, #1 in points allowed, and they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.5 points per game. Their one loss was by three points. They outscored their three playoff opponents 82-26.

The 1985 Chicago Bears went 18-1. In the regular season, they were #2 in points scored, #1 in points allowed, and they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.1 points per game. Their one loss was by 14 points. They outscored their playoff opponents 91-10.

The '84 49ers and '85 Bears are two of the greatest football teams ever. They played superb football all season long, but peaked at the end, winning convincingly in the playoffs and dominating the Super Bowl. The Patriots matched their win totals, but for the Patriots, "18-1" is a disappointing insult.