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  Historical perspective and current outlook for ten winless teams A 0-2 start historically represents a near-fatal blow to NFL teams' playoff ambitions. Only 10% of 451 teams with such starts since 1966 have managed to reach the playoffs. In the modern era with 14 playoff teams, the statistic is only marginally better - just 12.2% of teams (5 of 41) since 2020. Historical Context and Reality Teams that overcome initial struggles rarely achieve significant success. The last team with playoff success after a 0-2 start was the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022, who reached the conference championship. Only three teams in history have managed to win the Super Bowl after a 0-2 start: the 1993 Dallas Cowboys, 2001 New England Patriots, and 2007 New York Giants. This year's ten teams face similar challenges with playoff chances below 40% according to prediction models. The Houston Texans (13.5% chance to win AFC South) and Kansas City Chiefs (12.9% chance to win AFC West) hold relative...

  In-depth look at the numbers that shaped the second week of the season The second week of the NFL season brought a series of surprising results and remarkable individual performances. Analysis of key statistics reveals stories hidden behind final scores and main headlines. Historically Poor Passing Performance in Eagles-Chiefs The anticipated showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs disappointed from a quarterback perspective. Jalen Hurts completed 15 of 22 passes for just 101 yards in a 20-17 victory, representing only the second instance in his career with fewer than 101 passing yards on 20+ attempts. Since the start of the 2020 season, only ten teams have won games when their quarterback threw for 101 yards or fewer. The most recent case was Bo Nix from Denver with 60 yards in a 10-9 victory over the Jets. Saquon Barkley with 22 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown was key to the Eagles' victory. Indianapolis and Return to Success The Colts achiev...