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NFL Power Rankings: 30 most dominant teams all-time

By Jeff Weisinger

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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  1. 2002 Oakland Raiders

After getting screwed over by the refs and the “Tuck Rule,” the 20002 Oakland Raiders kept the show going despite some big changes.

After trading their head coach Jon Gruden to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a move they fully regretted in Super Bowl XXXVII and still fully regret to this day, the Raiders brought in some of the best NFL veterans a team can acquire.  They signed former Niners Jerry Rice and Charlie Garner, along with bringing in safety Rod Woodson, linebacker Bill Romonowski, defensive tackles Sam Adams and John Parrella and drafted corner Philip Buchanon from the University of Miami.

Oakland opened the year 4-0 before losing four straight including a 23-20 overtime loss to San Francisco.  However the Raiders rallied back, winning seven of the next eight games to win the AFC West and cruise into the playoffs.

Despite strong wins in the playoffs against the Jets and the Titans in the AFC title game, Oakland fell apart In Super Bowl XXXVII against (guess who!?) Jon Gruden’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  It was the last time the Raiders made the playoffs and had a winning season.

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