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Surprising facts about Super Bowl streaks: These are the NFL teams with three consecutive appearances

Despite the financial obstacles of the salary cap, Kansas City has built a dynasty and is aiming to make history.

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Despite the financial obstacles of the salary cap, Kansas City has built a dynasty and is aiming to make history.
DAVID EULITTAFP

Kansas City stands on the verge of writing one of the most glorious chapters in modern NFL history. Led by Patrick Mahomes, the league’s most recognizable face, the Chiefs are aiming for their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance—a feat achieved by only three teams in history.

Reaching the Super Bowl is the ultimate dream for any franchise. To do so twice in a row is a rare privilege. But making three consecutive appearances in a league designed to enforce parity requires more than just talent; it demands vision and flawless resource management.

Since the introduction of the salary cap in 1994, it has been the league’s great equalizer. Dynasties are fleeting, as championship teams inevitably face the financial strain of keeping their rosters intact. The Seahawks and Broncos, for instance, had to rebuild after their Super Bowl triumphs. Sustaining success in this environment is a delicate balancing act.

Which NFL teams have reached three consecutive Super Bowls?

Only three teams have managed to reach three consecutive Super Bowls, each leaving a unique legacy:

  • Miami Dolphins (1971-73): Under the leadership of Don Shula, the Dolphins reached the pinnacle of the NFL, highlighted by their unmatched perfect season in 1972. Built on an unyielding defense and a dominant ground game, their model of success is almost impossible to replicate in the modern era.
  • Buffalo Bills (1990-93): The league’s most bittersweet story. Marv Levy’s Bills dominated the AFC for four years, only to fall short on the biggest stage each time. Their perseverance remains a cautionary tale for teams striving for greatness.
  • New England Patriots (2016-18): With the legendary duo of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the Patriots redefined what it meant to succeed in the NFL. Winning two titles in three years, they showcased unmatched adaptability and a relentless “next man up” mentality.

Which quarterbacks have beaten Mahomes in NFL playoffs?

For the Chiefs, their journey to sustained greatness has been a balancing act. Since their Super Bowl LIV victory, they’ve navigated choppy waters, including the loss of key stars like Tyreek Hill. General Manager Brett Veach’s strategy has been clear: keep Mahomes surrounded by young, affordable talent while preserving the core of a championship contender.

Mahomes, with a 16-3 postseason record, has proven to be the franchise’s anchor. Only two players – Tom Brady and Joe Burrow – have defeated him in the playoffs. With 47 postseason touchdowns (42 passing, five rushing), Mahomes is on the verge of making history:

  • A win would make him the third quarterback to appear in five Super Bowls, joining Brady (10) and John Elway (five).
  • He would surpass Joe Montana (16 wins) as the second quarterback with the most playoff victories, trailing only Brady (35).
  • He could join Brady and Bart Starr as the only quarterbacks with at least nine consecutive postseason wins.
  • He would become one of only two quarterbacks, alongside Brady, to achieve 50 combined passing and rushing touchdowns in playoff history.

Bills-Chiefs: a rivalry renewed

This Sunday, the Chiefs face a familiar foe: the Buffalo Bills, in what many are calling a “premature Super Bowl.” Josh Allen and the Bills arrive with revenge on their minds, eager to flip the script in this fierce rivalry.

Their clashes in recent years have become some of the most captivating in modern NFL history, leaving indelible scars on both sides.

Legacy on the line

So, a victory would send Kansas City to its third straight Super Bowl and bring them closer to a feat never achieved before: a three-peat. Not even the Steelers of the ’70s or the Patriots of the 2000s accomplished it.

If the Chiefs can overcome Buffalo and ultimately hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy once more, they will solidify their legacy as one of the NFL’s greatest teams, defying the odds in the salary cap era.

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