Dolphins, Chargers, and Titans struggle with 0-5 starts in NFL history

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Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Dolphins, Chargers, and Titans struggle with 0-5 starts in NFL history
Summary

As of October 14, 2026, the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, and Los Angeles Chargers are all winless at 0-5, marking the first time in 28 years that three teams in the AFC have started the season without a victory at this point. This outcome diverges from expectations for the Dolphins and Titans but highlights unexpected challenges faced by the Chargers. The struggles are notable against the backdrop of the NFC, where two teams are undefeated.

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  • •Dolphins, Titans, and Chargers all at 0-5 as of October 14, 2026.
  • •First time in 28 years that three AFC teams start winless.
  • •Surprising performance from the Chargers given expectations.
  • •NFC has two 5-0 teams while AFC lacks an undefeated team.
  • •Chargers' future strategies may change before the trade deadline.
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  • 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Dolphins, Chargers, and Titans just made NFL history that hasn’t happened in 28 years
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Not in the territory these teams want to be in.

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