Chances for Jets, Dolphins, Saints, Texans, Titans and Giants to make playoffs after 0-3 start

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Starting a season with an 0-3 record in the NFL is never a good sign for a team. It puts them in a difficult position right from the start, as they have to fight an uphill battle to try and turn things around. However, despite the odds being stacked against them, there have been instances where teams that started with an 0-3 record managed to defy the odds and still make it to the playoffs.

One of the most famous examples of a team starting 0-3 and still making the playoffs is the 1992 San Diego Chargers. Led by quarterback Stan Humphries and running back Marion Butts, the Chargers started the season with three straight losses. However, they managed to turn things around and went on a five-game winning streak to finish the season with an 11-5 record. They then went on to win their first playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs before eventually losing to the Miami Dolphins in the divisional round.

Another notable example of a team starting 0-3 and still making the playoffs is the 1995 Detroit Lions. The Lions, led by quarterback Scott Mitchell and running back Barry Sanders, started the season with three straight losses. However, they managed to bounce back and finished the season with a 10-6 record, earning a wild card spot in the playoffs. They went on to defeat the Dallas Cowboys in the wild card round before eventually losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round.

The 1998 Buffalo Bills are another team that started the season 0-3 and still managed to make it to the playoffs. Led by quarterback Doug Flutie and running back Thurman Thomas, the Bills started the season with three straight losses. However, they managed to turn things around and finished the season with a 10-6 record, earning a wild card spot in the playoffs. They went on to defeat the Miami Dolphins in the wild card round before eventually losing to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Denver Broncos, in the divisional round.

In more recent years, the 2018 Houston Texans are another example of a team that started the season 0-3 and still managed to make it to the playoffs. Led by quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the Texans started the season with three straight losses. However, they managed to turn things around and finished the season with an 11-5 record, winning the AFC South division. They went on to defeat the Indianapolis Colts in the wild card round before eventually losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round.

While starting the season 0-3 is certainly not ideal for any NFL team, these examples show that it is possible for a team to overcome a slow start and still make it to the playoffs. It requires a combination of talent, determination, and a little bit of luck, but it is not impossible. The key is to focus on one game at a time, make the necessary adjustments, and never give up hope. As the saying goes, it’s not how you start, but how you finish that truly matters.

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Source: Sporting News