Eagles one of youngest teams in NFL history to win a Super Bowl; See Their Ranking
The Philadelphia Eagles put together one of the most dominant Super Bowl runs in recent memory, scoring a combined 95 points in the conference championship game and the Super Bowl—setting a new record for the most points in those two rounds of the playoffs.
Beyond their impressive playoff performance, the Eagles were also one of the youngest teams ever to win a Super Bowl. According to research, their average age was 26 years and 220 days, making them the sixth-youngest team to claim a championship in the Super Bowl era (since 1966).
Philadelphia also posted a remarkable +68 point differential in the postseason, the highest since the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their +12 turnover margin was the best in the playoffs since the 1998 Denver Broncos, and they racked up 818 rushing yards, more than any team in a single postseason.
The fact that the Eagles accomplished all of this as one of the youngest Super Bowl-winning teams makes their championship even more impressive.
Youngest Super Bowl champions — average age of roster
| Team | Average Age |
|---|---|
| 1974 Steelers | 25 years, 304 days |
| 1981 49ers | 26 years, 47 days |
| 1985 Bears | 26 years, 135 days |
| 2013 Seahawks | 26 years, 161 days |
| 1986 Giants | 26 years, 210 days |
| 2024 Eagles | 26 years, 220 days |
Among the six youngest teams to win a Super Bowl, five had quarterbacks who were under 30 when they claimed the title (Phil Simms was 30 during the 1986 Giants’ victory). Additionally, five of these teams had franchise quarterbacks, with Jim McMahon of the 1985 Bears being the only exception.
The 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers and the 1981 San Francisco 49ers both evolved into dynasties, with the Steelers winning four Super Bowls over the next six seasons and the 49ers capturing four titles in nine seasons. The Giants secured another championship in 1990, while the Seattle Seahawks returned to the Super Bowl in 2014 but fell short of victory.
Given the historical success of these young Super Bowl-winning teams, the future looks promising for the Eagles as they aim for another championship. Philadelphia still retains much of its core group, even in an era where free agency is more common in the NFL.
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