1997 NFL Imperialism Map

Denver Broncos31–24Green Bay Packers+20 territories

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Team Territory Control

This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.

Final standings: the Denver Broncos finished on top with 26 of 30 territories (86.7%).

Team Territories Controlled
Denver Broncos 26 (86.7%)
Houston Oilers 4 (13.3%)

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  • Every team starts with the land closest to its stadium.
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  • Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
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Season Records

The standout territory feats of the season.

Biggest Land Grab
+20
Denver Broncos
in a single week (3-4)
Longest Reign
5
Green Bay Packers
straight weeks as leader
Most Conquered
33
Denver Broncos
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−20
Green Bay Packers
lost in one week (3-4)

Team Directory

Each team's season at a glance — weeks spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.

Green Bay Packers

Lambeau Field

6 weeks led peak 20 +31 taken

Dallas Cowboys

Texas Stadium

3 weeks led peak 10 +21 taken

Philadelphia Eagles

Veterans Stadium

2 weeks led peak 8 +22 taken

Denver Broncos

Mile High Stadium

1 week led peak 26 +33 taken

Arizona Cardinals

Mountain America Stadium

1 week led peak 8 +10 taken

Jacksonville Jaguars

Alltel Stadium

1 week led peak 8 +17 taken

Washington Redskins

Jack Kent Cooke Stadium

1 week led peak 8 +11 taken

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Stadium

1 week led peak 6 +5 taken

Minnesota Vikings

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

0 weeks led peak 10 +11 taken

San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point

0 weeks led peak 10 +12 taken

Detroit Lions

Pontiac Silverdome

0 weeks led peak 6 +11 taken

Indianapolis Colts

RCA Dome

0 weeks led peak 6 +12 taken

Kansas City Chiefs

Arrowhead Stadium

0 weeks led peak 6 +10 taken

Miami Dolphins

Land Shark Stadium

0 weeks led peak 6 +15 taken

Houston Oilers

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

0 weeks led peak 4 +7 taken

Buffalo Bills

Rich Stadium

0 weeks led peak 4 +6 taken

Cincinnati Bengals

Cinergy Field

0 weeks led peak 4 +5 taken

Oakland Raiders

Oakland Coliseum

0 weeks led peak 4 +4 taken

New England Patriots

Foxboro Stadium

0 weeks led peak 4 +9 taken

New York Giants

Giants Stadium

0 weeks led peak 4 +7 taken

New York Jets

Giants Stadium

0 weeks led peak 4 +5 taken

Pittsburgh Steelers

Three Rivers Stadium

0 weeks led peak 4 +6 taken

Seattle Seahawks

Kingdome

0 weeks led peak 4 +4 taken

Baltimore Ravens

Memorial Stadium

0 weeks led peak 2 +2 taken

Chicago Bears

Soldier Field

0 weeks led peak 2 +2 taken

San Diego Chargers

Jack Murphy Stadium

0 weeks led peak 2 +2 taken

St. Louis Rams

The Dome at America's Center

0 weeks led peak 2 +1 taken

Atlanta Falcons

Georgia Dome

0 weeks led peak 1 +0 taken

Carolina Panthers

Ericsson Stadium

0 weeks led peak 1 +0 taken

New Orleans Saints

Louisiana Superdome

0 weeks led peak 1 +0 taken

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