Who makes the all-decade team for the 1990s — the decade of the Cowboys dynasty, Barry Sanders and peak NFC power? Here is the starting nine, picked by their rating in 17-0 — the free game where you draft an all-time roster and simulate whether it can go a perfect 17-0 season. Jerry Rice (49ers) leads the decade at 99.
The starting lineup
1990s all-decade team · rating out of 100
- QBSteve Young
49ers96 - RBBarry Sanders
Lions98 - WRJerry Rice
49ers99 - WRCris Carter
Vikings91 - TEShannon Sharpe
Broncos90 - OLLarry Allen
Cowboys95 - LBJunior Seau
Chargers94 - DBDeion Sanders
Cowboys97 - DLReggie White
Packers96
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Quarterback
Brett Favre (Packers, 93) · Dan Marino (Dolphins, 92) · John Elway (Broncos, 90)
Running back
Emmitt Smith (Cowboys, 95) · Emmitt Smith (Cowboys, 94) · Marshall Faulk (Rams, 92)
Wide receiver
Michael Irvin (Cowboys, 90) · Tim Brown (Raiders, 90) · Isaac Bruce (Rams, 90)
Tight end
Ozzie Newsome (Browns, 85) · Ben Coates (Patriots, 84) · Ben Coates (Patriots, 84)
Offensive line
Jonathan Ogden (Ravens, 92) · Bruce Matthews (Oilers, 91) · Willie Roaf (Saints, 91)
Linebacker
Derrick Thomas (Chiefs, 92) · Ray Lewis (Ravens, 92) · Derrick Thomas (Chiefs, 91)
Defensive back
Rod Woodson (Steelers, 93) · Darrell Green (Commanders, 90) · Aeneas Williams (Cardinals, 90)
Defensive line
Bruce Smith (Bills, 95) · Reggie White (Eagles, 95) · Warren Sapp (Buccaneers, 92)
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