It’s Not Quite Time for Winless N.F.L. Teams to Give Up on the Playoffs

Nine NFL teams are still looking for their first win of the 2024 season after recording two consecutive losses to open their schedules.

Historically, starting 0-2 has meant the odds are stacked against you. The Athletic’s Austin Mock’s playoff odds reflect that. None of the current 0-2 teams have better than a 44 percent chance to make the playoffs or a 26 percent chance to win their division. Seven of the nine teams already have a less than 20 percent chance.

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But going from 0-2 to the playoffs isn’t impossible.

Nine teams over the past 10 seasons have reached

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