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RockRaven

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7. Probably the Steelers in IX or the Ravens in XXXV.

Reply to Auggie (Reply #3)

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 03:43 PM

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Not the best, but on the short list and underrated because of the offense was the 49ers in XXIV (against Broncos). They allowed only 167 net yards and 10 points, forced 4 turnovers, had 6 sacks.

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