The Worst NFL Teams of All Time: From Terrible to Unforgettable

The Cleveland Browns, with their disastrous 2016 campaign, stand out as one of the worst NFL teams of all time.

The Baltimore Colts experienced their greatest low during the early 1980s, with records for most points allowed and fewest punt returns.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers struggled in their inaugural season in 1976, going 0-14 and suffering numerous injuries.

The 2017 Cleveland Browns became only the second team in NFL history to go 0-16, with rookie QB DeShone Kizer struggling.

Coaching decisions, player performances, and injuries played a significant role in the failures of these teams.

Which team holds the record for the most points allowed in a season?

—The Baltimore Colts hold the record for the most points allowed in a season, with opponents scoring 533 total points.

Which team went winless in a season?

—The 2017 Cleveland Browns became only the second team in NFL history to go winless in a season, with a record of 0-16.

Who was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their inaugural season?

—The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were led by head coach John McKay in their inaugural season in 1976.

What was the record of the 2017 Cleveland Browns?

—The 2017 Cleveland Browns had an 0-16 record, making them one of the worst NFL teams of all time.

What were the major factors contributing to the failures of these teams?

—Coaching decisions, player performances, and injuries played significant roles in the failures of these teams.

00:00Introduction to the topic of the worst NFL teams of all time.

02:32Discussion of the Cleveland Browns and their disastrous 2016 campaign.

07:56Exploration of the Baltimore Colts and their records for most points allowed and fewest punt returns.

12:49Analysis of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' struggles in their inaugural season in 1976.

18:02Examination of the 2017 Cleveland Browns and their winless season.

22:17Discussion of the factors contributing to the failures of these teams, such as coaching decisions, player performances, and injuries.