When the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers kickoff this afternoon in their NFC Divisional Championship Game, NFL fans will be treated to a game between two of the league's most storied football franchises. Nevertheless, the longstanding success of both teams helps to debunk the myth of competitive balance in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers appearance in today's NFC Divisional Championship Game marks the team's eighth straight trip to the playoffs. The Buffalo Bills have not seen the NFL playoffs since 1999. The Rams have missed the playoffs 12 straight seasons, including seasons in both St. Louis and Los Angeles.

Source: Forbes January 15, 2017 14:30 UTC