Seven groups face an 0-3 gap — and solely seven 0-3 groups have ever made the playoffs

Eight groups entered Week 3 at 0-2. One in every of them — the Falcons — averted an 0-3 begin. For the others, it turns into crucial to keep away from beginning the 12 months with three straight losses.

In NFL historical past, solely seven groups have made the playoffs after beginning 0-3. The group contains the 2025 Texans, the 2018 Texans, the 1998 Payments, the 1995 Lions, the 1992 Chargers, the 1982 Buccaneers, and the 1981 Jets.

Solely the '92 Chargers made it to the postseason after beginning 0-4.

It's simpler now than it as soon as was, because of 17 regular-season video games and 7 playoff spots per convention. It's nonetheless not simple.

For starters, loads of groups that begin 0-3 accomplish that for an excellent purpose — they're not superb. These which can be have a decreased margin for error over the ultimate 14 video games.

This 12 months, one recreation options two 0-2 groups: the Texans on the Colts. The opposite winless groups are the Dolphins, the Titans, the Chargers, the Commanders, and the Buccaneers.