NFL teams look to avoid 0-2 starts in Week 2 matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Four NFL games feature teams with 0-1 records facing 1-0 opponents on September 19, 2026. The matchups include the Green Bay Packers at the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals at the Houston Texans, the Las Vegas Raiders against the Los Angeles Chargers, and the New York Giants versus the Los Angeles Rams. Historical context shows that teams starting 0-2 are often followed by surprising developments, highlighted by previous seasons where such trends reversed suddenly. The matchups could shape the early-season standings significantly as teams seek to avoid falling further behind.
- •Four games feature 0-1 teams against 1-0 teams.
- •Packers visit Jets, Bengals play Texans in Week 2.
- •Historical patterns show 0-2 starts often lead to unexpected results.
- •Previous seasons saw notable 0-2 comebacks after initial losses.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Will unlikely starts continue in second week of NFL season?
"Four NFL games feature 0-1 teams facing 1-0 opponents. History shows how rare and unpredictable these 2-0 starts are.
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