The Super Bowl era has not been kind to equality. Some divisions hoard trophies like family heirlooms, while others are still waiting for their turn at the big table. The NFC East sits alone at the top, a historic juggernaut built on dynasties in Dallas, Washington, and New York. Meanwhile, the South, both AFC and NFC, remains the league’s quietest corner when it comes to championships. Here is the hierarchy of NFL royalty, ranked by the sheer weight of their jewelry.
8. AFC South: 2 Wins
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Indianapolis Colts (2), Tennessee Titans (0), Jacksonville Jaguars (0), Houston Texans (0)
The AFC South brings up the rear, and it’s mostly a geography problem. The Colts’ two wins (one in Baltimore, one in Indy) account for the entire haul. The Titans came up one yard short, and the Jaguars and Texans haven’t even made it to the big game. It is the league’s youngest and least decorated division, still searching for the consistency to climb out of the cellar.
7. NFC South: 3 Wins
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2), New Orleans Saints (1), Atlanta Falcons (0), Carolina Panthers (0)
The NFC South is the chaotic younger sibling of the NFL. The Buccaneers are the unexpected leaders with two titles (one defensive mastery, one Brady magic), and the Saints have their emotional 2009 victory. But with the Falcons and Panthers coming up empty in their trips, this division remains near the bottom, often more famous for its close calls than its closures.
6. NFC North: 5 Wins
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Green Bay Packers (4), Chicago Bears (1), Minnesota Vikings (0), Detroit Lions (0)
For a division so steeped in history, the trophy count is surprisingly light. The Packers carry the torch with four wins, including the very first two Super Bowls. The Bears have their iconic 1985 shuffle, but that’s it. The Vikings and Lions remain ringless, leaving the “Black and Blue” division looking a little bruised when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday.
5. NFC West: 8 Wins
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San Francisco 49ers (5), Los Angeles Rams (2), Seattle Seahawks (1), Arizona Cardinals (0)
The NFC West is a story of the 49ers’ brilliance and everyone else’s moments. San Francisco’s five titles are the foundation, built by Montana and Young. The Rams have added two rings across two different cities, and the Seahawks chipped in with the “Legion of Boom.” It is a competitive, often innovative division that has consistently produced contenders, if not always champions.
4. AFC North: 8 Wins
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Pittsburgh Steelers (6), Baltimore Ravens (2), Cincinnati Bengals (0), Cleveland Browns (0)
This is a division of blue-collar royalty. The Steelers are one of the league’s most decorated franchises with six rings, spanning the Steel Curtain era to the Roethlisberger years. The Ravens have been efficient, winning twice in their shorter history. However, the Bengals and Browns drag the total down, leaving the North reliant on its two heavyweights to keep pace with the elite.
3. AFC East: 9 Wins
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New England Patriots (6), Miami Dolphins (2), New York Jets (1), Buffalo Bills (0)
Let’s be honest: this ranking is mostly the Tom Brady invitational. The Patriots’ six titles do the heavy lifting here, turning a relatively quiet division into a statistical powerhouse. The Dolphins’ perfect season and Joe Namath’s guarantee add historic weight, but for the last two decades, the AFC East’s trophy case has lived almost exclusively in Foxborough.
2. AFC West: 10 Wins
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Kansas City Chiefs (4), Denver Broncos (3), Las Vegas Raiders (3), Los Angeles Chargers (0)
The AFC West is a division of eras. The Raiders defined the rebel spirit of the ’70s and ’80s, the Broncos owned the late ’90s (and a moment in the 2010s), and the Chiefs are the current kings of the league. It is a top-heavy group where the winners win big, even if the Chargers are still looking for their first ring to complete the set.
1. NFC East: 13 Wins
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Dallas Cowboys (5), New York Giants (4), Washington Commanders (3), Philadelphia Eagles (1)
They call it the “NFC Beast” for a reason. This is the only division where every single team has won a Super Bowl, a stat that speaks to decades of dominance. From the Cowboys’ dynasties of the ’70s and ’90s to the Giants’ upset specials and the Eagles’ recent surge, the road to the Lombardi Trophy has historically gone through the East. It is the gold standard of divisional power.
The Final Score
San Francisco 49ers receiver Jerry Rice (80) celebrates with teammates against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV at the Superdome. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 55-10. Credit: Bob Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
History is written by the winners, and right now, the NFC East holds the pen. While individual dynasties like the Patriots and Chiefs can tilt the scales, the depth of the NFC East, where every team has climbed the mountain, sets it apart. Until the other divisions can get their bottom-dwellers to pull their weight, the East remains the capital of the football world.