There are few things as rewarding as watching your favorite team beat the odds and win a game. It is those rare moments of unexpected success that make sports a favorite pastime for millions of fans.
In this article, we will explore some of the best underdog sports stories in history. From the man who rose from the hospital bed to become a golf legend, to the teenage girl who went from being an unknown player to winning a US Open, we will cover some of the most memorable moments in sports history.
The Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a surprising team in the NFC South, finishing 8-9 despite a minus-45 point differential. Their season-ending loss to Carolina is a huge blow for coach Bruce Arians, but their offseason moves have made them a contender heading into the Super Bowl 2023.
After the news of Tom Brady’s retirement, Tampa Bay’s 2023 Super Bowl odds climbed from +5000 to +750. They are now a favorite to win the game, but it will be an uphill battle for the Bucs to get to Super Bowl LVII as an underdog.
The Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most underrated teams in the NFL. They are currently the AFC’s top pick to win Super Bowl 2023, with odds at +105.
The Chiefs are a popular team in their home state of Kansas, and have won the AFC West three years in a row. They’ve also made it to the playoffs in each of those years, and have advanced to the AFC Championship game in each of them.
They were able to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game last season, winning 23-20 thanks to a game-winning 45-yard field goal by Harrison Butker. This was the first time the Chiefs had won a playoff game at home in their Andy Reid era, and it was a crucial victory for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was playing through an ankle injury.
The Green Bay Packers
Founded in 1919 by Earl “Curly” Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun, the Green Bay Packers have been in their original city longer than any other NFL team. The team is also the only community-owned major league sports franchise in the country.
The Packers are a major player in the history of the NFL, having won 13 league championships, including four Super Bowls. They are also known for their storied coach Vince Lombardi, who guided them to their first two Super Bowl wins.
The Packers have made the playoffs six straight years and were the top seed in the NFC last season. However, they are still underdogs in Super Bowl 2023.
The Oakland Raiders
The Raiders have long been known as one of the NFL’s best teams. They have won three Super Bowls and a total of 10 conference championships.
The franchise was established in Oakland, California, as a member of the American Football League in 1960. They played in the Bay Area until 1982, when they moved to Los Angeles.
After 13 seasons in LA, the team returned to its home town of Oakland.
However, the Raiders were facing a lot of obstacles in their new city. Their stadium, Oakland Coliseum, was considered too small for the Raiders to play in.
The Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team that competes in the National Football League (NFL). They are based in Buffalo, New York.
They have won two American Football League championships and appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls, losing on each occasion.
This year, the Bills are coming off a very promising season, but there is still work to be done. Their top-tier quarterback, Josh Allen, is not 100% healthy and his throwing accuracy hasn’t been there at times this year.
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