Streaking to history
Posted by on November 30, 2011 – 3:15 pmWith their 27-15 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, the Green Bay Packers are now 11-0 for the first time in franchise history.
Dating back to last year, the Packers have won 17 consecutive games including the playoffs – the longest streak in team history. With a win against the Giants on Sunday, the Packers can become the eighth team to win 18 consecutive games including the playoffs, tying for the second longest winning streak in NFL history (New England, 21, 2003-2004).
The longest winning streaks in NFL history, including playoffs:
| SEASONS | TEAM |
WINNING STREAK |
| 2003-2004 | New England Patriots |
21 |
| 2007 | New England Patriots |
18 |
| 1997-1998 | Denver Broncos |
18 |
| 1989-1990 | San Francisco 49ers |
18 |
| 1972-1973 | Miami Dolphins |
18 |
| 1941-1942 | Chicago Bears |
18 |
| 1933-1934 | Chicago Bears |
18 |
| 2010-present | Green Bay Packers |
17* |
*Active streak
Courtesy of @NFLFootballInfo
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