The dreaded winless season is the topic of conversation this time. No team has ever gone 0-17 in the regular season, but that is solely because there has only been one 17 game regular season in history.
The last team to finish winless in the regular season was the Cleveland Browns in 2017. They finished 0-16 and were the laughing stock of the entire league for years. Someone always has to finish in last place, but going winless is quite embarrassing.
In 2021, the worst team in the NFL record wise was the Jacksonville Jaguars at 3-14. This was the second straight year that the Jags were honored with the #1 pick in the draft.
There are plenty of bad teams heading into 2022, but picking the worst is always more of a challenge than picking Who Will Have the Best Record in the NFL. The Houston Texans are projected to be the worst in the NFL in 2022, but there are a couple other teams close behind in the odds.
2022 NFL Odds to Finish With Worst Regular Season Record
Houston Texans +350
Atlanta Falcons +400
Seattle Seahawks +700
New York Jets +900
Jacksonville Jaguars +900
Carolina Panthers +900
Chicago Bears +1000
Detroit Lions +1200
New York Giants +2000
Pittsburgh Steelers +2500
Cleveland Browns +2500
Las Vegas Raiders +3000
Washington Commanders +3500
Miami Dolphins +3500
Minnesota Vikings +5000
New Orleans Saints +5000
New England Patriots +5000
Tennessee Titans +6000
Arizona Cardinals +10000
Cincinnati Bengals +15000
Philadelphia Eagles +15000
San Francisco 49ers +15000
Indianapolis Colts +15000
Los Angeles Chargers +15000
Denver Broncos +20000
Baltimore Ravens +20000
Los Angeles Rams +20000
Kansas City Chiefs +20000
Dallas Cowboys +20000
Green Bay Packers +20000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +30000
Buffalo Bills +30000
2022 NFL Worst Regular Season Record Favorites
Houston Texans +350
The Houston Texans finished 2021 with the 5th worst record in the league. Their 4-13 record seemed even worse due to the fact that they were a dreadful 2-7 at home.
The path for the Texans isn't going to get any easier. They will have 2nd year quarterback Davis Mills as their starter in 2022, and the defense will be very weak. They had the 3rd worst point differential last year at -172, and that is projected to be even worse this upcoming season.
Houston used to have one of the best defenses in the AFC, but they have quickly moved from good to horridly bad due to the loss of almost every major star on their roster. They are not a destination that free agents are seeking out, and the future looks to be far from a light at the end of the tunnel.
In 2022, it could come down to two teams from the AFC South to determine who the worst of the worst is. Houston did play decent in their division last year, posting a 3-3 record against division rivals. However, that was almost all of their success, and they will have to make major adjustments each week just to come close to any competition.
Atlanta Falcons +400
The Falcons will be without Matt Ryan at quarterback for the first time since 2008. Their 7-10 record last season may not look too bad to the naked eye, but keep in mind that they were 2-6 at home, and they were outscored by 148 points throughout the year.
Atlanta will have a battle between Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder for the starting quarterback spot. One has been a backup in the league for many years, and one is a rookie who has seen no NFL playing time. That's a big change from having a veteran to command the offense.
Atlanta is expected to be the worst team in the NFC South, and they may be one of the top candidates for changes midway through the year. Don't bet on a Super Bowl anytime soon for this roster that has been completely depleted of all veteran depth.
Seattle Seahawks +700
Seattle is a true wild card at this point in time. They lost Russell Wilson, and replaced him with an average at best Drew Lock. Their quarterback room isn't as impressive, and the whole city has been displeased at how bad this past offseason was.
It seemed like Seattle just took a complete 180 degree turn within a season. Two years ago they were in the playoffs with one of the best defenses in the NFL. Now, they will have to fight to avoid being the worst in the league.
With a projected 4 or 5 wins this season, don't expect any fireworks or surprise runs from this team. They are a sneaky pick to bet on if you are looking to take a bit of a chance for a larger payout.
Nicholas Plowfield
Sports betting writer who specialize in sports broadcasting and radio.
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