"History says a win for the 0-3s would offer a slim chance to make the playoffs, while a loss, well, it would take a historic feat to defy the odds. Since 1990 (when the NFL expanded to a 12-team playoff format), only one team (1992 San Diego Chargers) has made the playoffs after starting 0-4, but 35 have done it after starting 1-3. In the 14-team playoff format that began in 2020, five have made it after starting 1-3 and all nine 0-4 teams fell short."
"There have been four seasons in the past 16 when at least six teams have been 0-3 (2013, 2019, 2020, 2025), and of the winless coaches, two are in their first year. Aaron Glenn (Jets) and Kellen Moore (Saints) are the 31st and 32nd coaches -- not including coaches who have had previous interim jobs -- to start 0-3 since 1990. The previous 30 averaged 4.7 wins per season. The last team to finish with a winning record from that group was the 2004 Buffalo Bills, coached by Mike Mularkey."
Six NFL teams enter Week 4 winless at 0-3. Four of those teams meet head-to-head: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans and New York Jets at Miami Dolphins. The New Orleans Saints visit the 3-0 Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants host the 3-0 Los Angeles Chargers. Historical trends show a win would give a slim playoff chance for a 0-3 team, while a loss makes postseason qualification highly unlikely. Since 1990 only the 1992 San Diego Chargers reached the playoffs after an 0-4 start, while 35 teams reached the playoffs after starting 1-3. Two current winless coaches, Aaron Glenn and Kellen Moore, are in their first year.
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