Seven teams face an 0-3 hole — and only seven 0-3 teams have ever made the playoffs

For the remaining six teams—Dolphins, Titans, Chargers, Commanders, Buccaneers, and the Texans-Colts matchup—avoiding an 0-3 start is crucial. Historically, only seven teams have made the playoffs after starting 0-3, including the 2025 and 2018 Texans, 1998 Bills, and 1982 Buccaneers. cat-cross.com