Rams hold the NFL record for the most times as the last unbeaten team during a season
Rams hold the NFL record for the most times as the last unbeaten team during a season
The Los Angeles Rams have been a very successful franchise throughout their time in the NFL. Although they have just two Super Bowls since 1999 and none before it, the Rams have been in the playoffs a lot.
One of the more specific accomplishments the Rams have held is being the last unbeaten team in a season. According to FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano, the Rams have found themselves as the last team without a loss in any given season nine different times since 1965. Now, they've never gone undefeated (only the 1972 Miami Dolphins did that), but the Rams have been one of the best teams in those seasons they stood atop the standings.
1969 Los Angeles Rams : Started the season 11–0 but lost the final three regular-season games and lost in the playoffs to the Minnesota Vikings.
: Started the season 11–0 but lost the final three regular-season games and lost in the playoffs to the Minnesota Vikings. 1970 Los Angeles Rams : Began the year 3–0 but faded down the stretch, finishing 9–4–1 and missed the playoffs.
: Began the year 3–0 but faded down the stretch, finishing 9–4–1 and missed the playoffs. 1978 Los Angeles Rams : Jumped out to a 7–0 start before their first loss, ended the season 12–4 and lost in the NFC Championship Game.
: Jumped out to a 7–0 start before their first loss, ended the season 12–4 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. 1985 Los Angeles Rams : Opened 7–0, ended 11–5 and reached the NFC Championship Game.
: Opened 7–0, ended 11–5 and reached the NFC Championship Game. 1989 Los Angeles Rams : Went 5–0 to begin the season, finished 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl champion 49ers.
: Went 5–0 to begin the season, finished 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl champion 49ers. 1999 St. Louis Rams : Began 6–0, finished 13–3 and won Super Bowl XXXIV over the Titans.
: Began 6–0, finished 13–3 and won Super Bowl XXXIV over the Titans. 2001 St. Louis Rams : Started 6–0, finished 14–2 and lost Super Bowl XXXVI to the Patriots.
: Started 6–0, finished 14–2 and lost Super Bowl XXXVI to the Patriots. 2018 Los Angeles Rams: Opened 8–0 before a shootout loss to the Saints; finished 13–3 and lost Super Bowl LIII to the Patriots in a low-scoring affair.
Will the Rams add to this list in 2025? It will be tough considering they play the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.
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