5 biggest wins of all-time in NFL London game

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NFL London has become a yearly tradition each season. First played during the 2007 NFL season, the game has officially seen its 33rd edition following Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season.

The New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins in the first NFL London game ever, while the Denver Broncos defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the most recent one.

While NFL London has produced many tightly contested games, including the most recent one between the Broncos and Jaguars, there have also been plenty of blowouts. The game has been decided by more than 30 points on five different occasions.

Let's take a look at the five biggest wins registered in NFL London games till now:


#5 - 2013: San Francisco 49ers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

San Francisco 49ers vs Jacksonville Jaguars
San Francisco 49ers vs Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars have played more NFL London games than any other team. Their first appearance was in 2013 against the San Francisco 49ers. They were destroyed in their first try by a 42-10 score.

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Colin Kaepernick was the star of the game for the 49ers. He threw a touchdown pass to Vernon Davis, while also adding two rushing touchdowns. Legendary running back Frank Gore also scored two touchdowns for the 49ers.


#4 - 2017: Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams
Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals are both members of the NFC West division. This means they play against each other twice every regular season, with each team hosting one game.

During the 2017 season, they took one of their annual matchups international for an edition of the NFL London. The Rams absolutely dominated the game, winning 33-0 in a shutout. Todd Gurley put in a strong performance for the Rams, totaling 154 yards and a touchdown.


#3 - 2015: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions

Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions
Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions

While the 2015 NFL London game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions was before Patrick Mahomes arrived in the league, the Chiefs offense was just as dominant in this game with Alex Smith under center. The Chiefs impressed with a 45-10 victory at Wembley Stadium.

Smith completed more than 70 percent of his pass attempts for two touchdowns, including one to Travis Kelce. Smith also added 78 rushing yards and another touchdown.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford struggled in this game. His two interceptions proved costly in defeat.


#2 - 2017: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars turned in their best NFL London performance in 2017. They faced off against the Baltimore Ravens and won by a massive 44-7 final score. Joe Flacco had one of the worst games of his entire career for the Ravens.

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Flacco completed just eight of his 18 pass attempts for just 28 yards and two interceptions, one for Jalen Ramsey. Blake Bortles had the opposite outcome with one of the best games of his career, including four touchdowns. Marcedes Lewis caught three of them and Leonard Fournette also added a touchdown.


#1 - 2012: New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams

New England Patriots vs St Louis Rams
New England Patriots vs St Louis Rams

The 2012 NFL season occurred before the Rams moved away from St. Louis and to Los Angeles. It was also right in the middle of the New England Patriots' dynasty, ruling the NFL for two decades. This game was one of their many huge victories, easily winning 45-7 in a NFL London game.

Tom Brady was the star of the game, as he often is, throwing for 304 yards and four touchdowns. Nearly half of his production went to Rob Gronkowski, who recorded 146 yards and two touchdowns.

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