Top 6 Greatest Team Rivalries In NFL History

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1. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

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2. Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers

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3. New York Jets vs. New England Patriots

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4. Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants

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5. Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins

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6. Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

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