Seven NFL teams start 2026 season with 0-3 records

As the NFL enters Week 3, seven teams are at risk of falling to 0-3 after starting the season without a win. Historical data shows that only seven teams have secured playoff berths after this rough start. The teams facing this challenge include the Dolphins, Titans, Chargers, Commanders, and Buccaneers, alongside the 0-2 matchup of the Texans at the Colts. This year's expanded playoff format offers a sliver of hope, but teams often struggle when they begin with three consecutive losses.

• 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Seven teams face an 0-3 hole — and only seven 0-3 teams have ever made the playoffs