Top 5 largest shutouts in NFL history as Packers secure first NFL shutout of 2024 vs. Saints

Packers secure first 2024 NFL shutout, join largest shutouts list.

The Green Bay Packers crushed the New Orleans Saints 34-0 in Week 16, delivering the first shutout of the 2024 NFL season. It took until December to see a shutout, the latest first-ever in league history. Before this, no season had gone beyond Week 8 without one. Green Bay’s win also clinched a playoff spot, improving their record to 11-4.

Packers shutout Rattler and the Saints in the cold 🥶

Green Bay clinches a playoff spot with the win 😤 pic.twitter.com/H9xhHK6KzJ
— ESPN (@espn) December 24, 2024

Led by defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, the Packers’ defense dominated from the start. Keisean Nixon’s strip-sack at the Green Bay 29 set the tone early. Zayne Anderson added a second-half interception, and the Saints managed only 3.7 yards per play.

This performance ties the Packers’ second-largest shutout in the Super Bowl era, just behind their 37-0 victory over Washington in 2001. Now that we are here let’s look at the other historic shutouts in the league’s history

Top 5 largest shutouts in the history of NFL

Patriots-Titans (59-0), October 18, 2009

The New England Patriots delivered the most dominant shutout of the 21st century. Tom Brady threw six touchdown passes, three of which went to Randy Moss, while both Moss and Wes Welker recorded over 100 yards. The Titans, then 0-6, struggled with minus-7 passing yards in snowy Foxborough. Despite the blowout, Jeff Fisher’s team recovered to finish 8-8.

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Rams-Falcons (59-0), December 4, 1976

The Rams set an early benchmark for shutout dominance, scoring six rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown. Backup quarterback James Harris led the offense, while the defense limited the Falcons to under 100 yards. This historic win stood as the largest shutout in NFL history for decades.

Seahawks-Cardinals (58-0), December 9, 2012

The Seahawks showcased their growing dominance in a lopsided victory over the Cardinals. Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin each surpassed 100 rushing yards, with Lynch’s “Beast Mode” runs leading the way. Seattle scored on offense, defense, and special teams, with Richard Sherman adding a pick-six. This game cemented Seattle’s playoff contention under Pete Carroll.

Dolphins-Patriots (52-0), November 12, 1972

The undefeated Dolphins routed the Patriots at the Orange Bowl, showcasing their well-rounded dominance. Miami’s defense sacked quarterback Jim Plunkett four times and intercepted him three times. Mercury Morris led the offense with three rushing touchdowns. The Dolphins finished the season as the NFL’s only perfect team.

November 12, 1972#DOLPHINS LARGEST VICTORY, #PATRIOTS WORST DEFEAT

Miami's Don Shula notches his 100th career regular season victory as an NFL head coach (in only his 135th game — the fastest to reach the mark).

The Dolphins run their record to 9-0 with a 52-0 shellacking of… pic.twitter.com/ghfJswysac
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) November 12, 2023

Rams-Raiders (52-0), November 30, 2014

The Rams handed the Raiders a crushing loss with a standout performance by Tre Mason, who totaled 164 yards and three touchdowns, including an 89-yard run. The Raiders’ quarterbacks combined for three interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown by Trumaine Johnson. This game was a rare highlight in an otherwise average season for the Rams.

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