The 1972 Miami Dolphins are considered by some the greatest team in NFL history. Yet, they were underdogs at many sportsbooks for Super Bowl VII. That means before a 14-7 win over Washington to finish an undefeated season, the 1972 Dolphins weren't even considered by many oddsmakers to be the best team that season. They played — and beat — a soft schedule. Over time, the enduring accomplishment of going 17-0 has built that team's legacy to mythic proportions.
As this NFL season moves on, we're getting closer to the possibility of the Chiefs going 16-1 or 15-2 in the regular season and winning a third straight Super Bowl.