Teams with the Worst Injury Luck in NFL History

Some NFL franchises have consistently battled significant injury woes, impacting their season outcomes and leading to high numbers of players on injured reserve.

The top 3

  1. Three Teams Most Plagued by Preseason Injuries Annually: The San Francisco 49ers frequently deal with numerous training camp injuries, the Baltimore Ravens have been cited for bad injury luck, and the New York Giants have faced significant preseason setbacks, impacting their early season performance.
  2. Top Three Teams Whose Super Bowl Chances Were Derailed by Injuries: The 2020 San Francisco 49ers saw their Super Bowl aspirations hampered by numerous key injuries, the 2020 New York Giants lost star running back Saquon Barkley, and the 2021 Baltimore Ravens, despite a strong start, missed the playoffs after a record number of players went on injured reserve.
  3. Teams with the Highest Number of Players on Injured Reserve in a Single Season: The Baltimore Ravens hold the NFL record for most players on injured reserve in a single season with 24 in 2021, while the Detroit Lions also had a notably high 22 players on IR in a recent season.

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