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Which 0-2 NFL teams still have hope in 2026? Ranking all 8 by playoff viability

Published by USA TODAY Sports on September 24, 2026 at 6:40 AM ET

Since the NFL playoff field expanded in 2020, just 16 percent of teams that started 0-2 have made the playoffs, a worrying trend for these eight clubs.

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Which 0-2 NFL teams still have hope in 2026? Ranking all 8 by playoff viability

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