Ranking the 10 best NFL teams that lost in the Super Bowl

The 1969 Vikings had among the most terrifying defenses in league history, led by the “Purple People Eaters” on the protective line. Minnesota boasted 10 All-Pro players and a bunch of future Hall of Popularity conscripts, however still lost 23 -7 to the 11 -3 Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 4.

Win differential: 379-133 (+246)
Opponent win- loss record: 68-80 -6 (5 of 11 challengers had winning records)
Overall offense ranking: 17 th (4,096 yards)
Scoring offense ranking: 1st (379 points)
Overall defense ranking: 1st (2,720 yards)
Scoring defense ranking: 1st (133 points)
10 All-Pro players (3 offense, 6 defense, one unique teams)
5 Hall of Popularity players (Carl Eller, Paul Krause, Alan Page, Ron Yary, Mick Tingelhoff)
1 Hall of Popularity coach (Bud Grant)

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