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Vikings and Chiefs both start 2026 NFL season 4-0 after missed playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:24 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Vikings and Chiefs both start 2026 NFL season 4-0 after missed playoffs

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs have both opened the 2026 NFL season with 4-0 records. This marks the first time since 2013 that two teams that missed the playoffs the previous year have started the season with four consecutive wins. The Vikings have secured wins over Green Bay, Chicago, Tampa Bay, and Miami, while the Chiefs triumphed over Denver, Indianapolis, Miami, and Las Vegas. The Vikings' defensive performance has been a highlight, allowing only 51 points across four games, whereas the Chiefs have emphasized a higher-scoring offense, totaling 118 points. Both teams aim to continue their strong runs in upcoming matches, with the Vikings facing the New Orleans Saints next.

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By the Numbers

•Vikings allowed only 51 points over four games.
•Chiefs scored 118 points in their first four games.
•Vikings defeated Miami 15-10 in Week 4.
•Chiefs won their Week 4 match against the Raiders 30-27.
•Vikings next play against the New Orleans Saints.

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The Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs have opened the 2026 season with matching 4-0 records. Both teams missed the playoffs last season, but have quickly changed the tone around their seasons. Their unbeaten starts have also placed them in a rare NFL group, with both teams reaching the mark for the first time since […] The post Vikings and Chiefs Pull Off Historic NFL Feat After Missing Postseason Last Year appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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