Note: Based on average point differential (PPG) with symbolic games from each of those seasons
Most competitive
1970: 7.4 PPG
Colts 16, Cowboys 13 in Super Bowl V. Only one of seven playoff games decided by more than 10 points.
1972: 8.7 PPG
Steelers 13, Raiders 7 as Franco Harris scores on “Immaculate Reception.”
1979: 9.2 PPG
Rams 21, Cowboys 19 in NFC divisional playoffs; Also Rams 9, Bucs 0 in NFC title game.
2003: 9.3 PPG
Patriots 32, Panthers 29 in Super Bowl XXVIII.
1997: 9.8 PPG
Broncos 31, Packers 24 in Super Bowl XXXII. Denver won its final three playoff games by total of 14 points.
Least competitive
1992: 18.2 PPG
Cowboys 52, Bills 17 in Super Bowl XXVII.
2000: 17.7 PPG
Giants 41, Vikings 0 in NFC title game; Ravens 34, Giants 7 in Super Bowl XXXV.
1985: 17.11 PPG
Bears 46, Patriots 10 in Super Bowl XX. Bears outscored three playoff opponents by 81 points.
2002: 17.09 PPG
Bucs 48, Raiders 21 in Super Bowl XXXVII.
1996: 15.7 PPG
Green Bay 30, Carolina 13 in NFC title game.
