Are NFL Teams That Start 0-2 Screwed?

It's hard not to overreact to the first two games of an NFL season. But, does a 2-0 start really guarantee playoffs? And are the 0-2 teams truly toast?

I'll break down the historical 0-2 and 2-0 NFL trends after Week 2 to determine the fate of these NFL teams going forward:

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Are 0-2 Teams Screwed?

Okay 0-2 teams, take a seat. It's not completely over, but it certainly isn't good news. In the last six years, only four of the 45 teams that started 0-2 (8.8%) went on to make the playoffs.

If you Bengals or Ravens fans want any consolation, three of the four 0-2 teams that have gone on to the playoffs in recent years have come from the AFC. And, an 0-2 team has made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Last year it was the Texans and the year before the Bengals.

I wouldn't be shocked if we saw another 0-2 team scratch back into the playoffs this year. Legit contenders like the Ravens, Bengals, Colts, and Rams are all sitting at 0-2. Surely one of those teams turns the season around?

Waking up 0-2 be like: pic.twitter.com/DXy2dWkq6U

— Ravens Nation 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 (@LIVERavenNation) September 16, 2024

Can The 2-0 Teams Be Stopped?

Starting 2-0 is a great sign for your playoff chances, but it's no guarantee. In the last six years, 35 of the 48 teams that started 2-0 went on to make the postseason (72.9%). Last year, two 2-0 teams failed to make the postseason.

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All 2-0 and 0-2 Teams (Last 5 Years)