5 Longest Division Title Streaks in NFL History

The New England Patriots have been the most consistently dominant team in the NFL over the past 20 years, making nine Super Bowl appearances, while winning the whole thing six of those times. One sign of how consistent they have been is their ability to tear through their division year after year. While the Patriots have won their division a mind-numbing 11 straight times, other teams have been talented enough to win their divisions for a long stretch as well. Here are the top five longest division title streaks in NFL history.

5. Cleveland Browns - Six Straight

Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Rams in the 1951 NFL Championship Game / Vic Stein/Getty Images

The 1950-1955 Cleveland Browns are one of the best teams in NFL history, making the NFL Championship game all six years they won their division (for the most consecutive championship appearances in league history), coming out victorious on half of those opportunities. They were the first team in NFL history to give up the fewest yards and fewest total points two years in a row.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers - Six Straight

Pittsburgh Steelers 1970's Defensive Line was known as the "Steel Curtain". / George Gojkovich/Getty Images

The Steelers from 1974-1979 won six consecutive division titles, winning the Super Bowl in four of the six years. The Steelers were led by their excellent defensive linemen, who became known as the "Steel Curtain" for their sheer dominance at stopping opposing offenses. If nothing else, these Steelers teams were some of the best defensive teams in NFL history.

3. Minnesota Vikings - Six Straight

Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX (1974) / Focus On Sport/Getty Images

The Vikings in the middle of the 1970' were a solid team, but they mostly benefitted from playing in a weak division. In fact, during the Vikings' six-year division-leading streak, only twice did other teams have a record of over .500. Also, the Vikings never had too much success beyond this, making it to the Super Bowl three times, but never capitalizing on the opportunity to win the title.

2. Los Angeles Rams - Seven Straight

Jack Youngblood was the star player for the division-dominating Rams teams / Focus On Sport/Getty Images

From '73-'79 the Rams won seven straight NFC West titles, but only made the Super Bowl once, losing in 1979 to the Steelers team mentioned above. The Rams were led by Hall of Fame defensive end Jack Youngblood and a talented core. The Los Angeles Rams were a solid team no doubt, but their lack of a Super Bowl title during their run NFC West championships hurts their legitimacy as a top squad of the era.

1. New England Patriots - 11 Straight

Tom Brady of the New England Patriots have been a franchise-altering gift at 199th overall in 2000. / Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

The Tom Brady-led New England Patriots during these 11 consecutive division winning seasons have been wildly successful, making five Super Bowls while winning three of them. At this point, it is impossible to deny their greatness, as the Patriots look to win their NFL-high seventh trophy this year.