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Friday, April 18, 2014

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises of All-Time: Introduction

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Have you ever wondered which NFL franchise would field the highest scoring fantasy lineup by combining the best single-season-fantasy performances across history? In layman's terms, the highest scoring team-specific fantasy lineup of all-time. The following list will countdown each NFL franchise until we reach the greatest fantasy-football franchise of all time. #GFFF

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Jacksonville Jaguars No. 32

Team Fantasy Points: 1604.38

The Jacksonville Jaguars field the lowest scoring single-season fantasy lineup of all-time. Blame it on the expansion draft, blame it on Florida, or blame Gabbert. The Jaguars just haven't had many standout fantasy players.

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Tampa Bay Buccaneers No. 31

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are known for being the worst. The franchise holds NFL records for longest-losing-streak (26 games), most consecutive 10-loss seasons (12 seasons), and was the last franchise to return a kickoff for a touchdown. Tampa generally finds their way to the bottom, and their 31st place ranking among the greatest fantasy football franchises is par for the course.

Team Points: 1645.74

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Pittsburgh Steelers No. 27

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ranked 27th on our countdown. Again, we have another franchise with years of history whose offense has likely been stifled as a result of playing in the defensively minded AFC North during the fantasy era of football.

Team Points: 1730.50

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Arizona Cardinals No. 25

As we take a break from the AFC North, we head into the best defensive division in the NFC, the NFC West. The Arizona Cardinals rank 25th on our countdown and their lineup is unique compared to the rest of the teams on our countdown. Scroll down to view Arizona's dubious distinction.

Team Points: 1778.46

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Chicago Bears No. 24

The Chicago Bears have never been known for their offensive prowess and it shows given their 24th ranked fantasy squad. There are some familiar faces, favorites, and all-time-greats on this list. Scroll down to find out who made the All-Time Fantasy Bears.

Team Points: 1792.32

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Seattle Seahawks No. 23

The 2013 Superbowl Champion Seattle Seahawks rank 23rd on our greatest fantasy franchise countdown. Only 1.2 fantasy points separate them from the 22nd ranked Chicago Bears. Scroll down to view the All-Time Fantasy Seahawks that edged them ahead.

Team Points: 1793.52

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Carolina Panthers No. 19

The Carolina Panthers have a good chance to walk away with the NFC SOUTH in 2014. We're just not sure who we'd like on our fantasy team outside of the defense and Cam Newton. Food for thought: the Panthers don't need a lot of points to win games.

Team Points: 1841.74

NFL's Greatest Fantasy Football Franchises: Miami Dolphins No. 17

When was the last time a member of the Miami Dolphins was drafted in the first round of your fantasy league? Their all-time greatest fantasy roster only contains one player from the past decade highlighting a streak of fantasy mediocrity that should serve as a cautionary tale for your 2014 draft.

GUESS WHO: The lone Dolphin from the past decade to make the all-time fantasy squad.

QB: Dan Marino (1984) - 360.66 Fantasy Points

Dan Marino finished the 1984 season with negative seven rushing yards. He overcame his woes on the ground with 5,084 passing yards and 48 touchdowns. This was the greatest fantasy season by a quarterback until 1998. GUESS WHO beat Marino's fantasy record in 1998!

HB1: Ricky Williams (2002) - 323.60 Fantasy Points

Ricky Williams first season with Miami was a career year. The former Heisman Trophy winner totaled 2,216 yards from scrimmage in 2002, and scored 17 times.

HB2: Lamar Smith (2000) - 230.00 Fantasy Points

Lamar Smith defied conventional fantasy logic and totaled 1,340 yards from scrimmage with 16 touchdowns at the ripe old age of 30. Do you still think Frank Gore is too old?

WR1: Mark Clayton (1984) - 250.40 Fantasy Points

Mark Clayton caught 18 of Marino's 48 touchdowns in 1984.

WR2: Mark Duper (1986) - 196.30 Fantasy Points

Mark Duper and Dan Marino connected 67 times for 1,313 yards and 11 touchdowns.

TE: Charles Clay (2013) - 119.40 Fantasy Points

Charles Clay is the lone dolphin from the past decade to make the team. His 119.40 fantasy points are 7th lowest among tight ends in this countdown.

FLEX: Karim Abdul-Jabbar (1997) - 211.30 Fantasy Points