NFL teams face tough predictions for first losses in 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, analysts project that every team will experience its first loss by Week 5. Historical data shows that in 2025, all 32 teams had at least one defeat by the end of Week 5. Predictions include potential losses for teams such as the Patriots against the Seahawks, the 49ers facing the Rams, and the Buccaneers up against the Bengals in their season openers. Expert forecasts largely indicate that the increasing difficulty of an undefeated season in the 17-game format will continue to be a challenge for all teams involved.
- •All NFL teams are expected to lose at least one game by Week 5.
- •The 2026 season opens with notable matchups including Patriots vs. Seahawks.
- •Expert predictions suggest various teams may struggle in their early games.
- •No team has finished with an undefeated record since the schedule expanded.
- 1:42 PMCBS NFL — Who will be the NFL's final undefeated team in 2026? Predicting who will flirt with perfection the longest
"With an undefeated season nearly impossible in the 17-game era, we predict exactly when every NFL team will suffer its first defeat of the year
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:49 PMJesse Minter hints at a critical evaluation period for injured Ravens
NFL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:44 PMTexans HC DeMeco Ryans says RB Woody Marks has increased confidence, refined route running in camp
NFL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:41 PMDolphins rookie WR is thrilled to practice after long injury recovery
NFL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:41 PMPFF ranked the 49ers’ defensive line in the back half of the league
NFL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:39 PMSeahawks DB responds to Puka Nacua calling him out- NFL•Aug 19, 2026, 2:38 PMSean McVay set no time table for Aaron Donald's return