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Seven teams face 0-3 hole
Only seven NFL teams have ever made playoffs after 0-3 start.
In brief
Only seven NFL teams have ever made playoffs after 0-3 start. Seven NFL teams face 0-3 start with only seven teams ever making playoffs after such a start. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Seven teams face 0-3 hole
Seven teams entered Week 3 at 0-2. One avoided 0-3 start while others must avoid three straight losses.
Only seven teams made playoffs after 0-3 start
In NFL history, seven teams have made playoffs after starting 0-3: 2025 Texans, 2018 Texans, 1998 Bills, 1995 Lions, 1992 Chargers, 1982 Buccaneers, and 1981 Jets.
Only 1992 Chargers made playoffs after 0-4 start
Only the 1992 Chargers made it to the postseason after starting 0-4.
0-3 teams have reduced margin for error
Teams starting 0-3 have less room for error over final 14 games due to being less competitive.
Current 0-3 teams include dolphins
This year, teams starting 0-3 include dolphins, titans, chargers, commanders, and buccaneers.
The big picture
Seven NFL teams face 0-3 start with only seven teams ever making playoffs after such a start.
