Five Teams Face 0-4 Start: Only 1992 Chargers Made Playoffs

While the 2026 season is still young, the odds of making the postseason after an 0-4 start are historically slim. Only one team in NFL history has ever qualified for the playoffs after starting 0-4: the 1992 Chargers. Under coach Bobby Ross, that team won 11 of its final 12 games to secure the AFC West crown and reach the divisional round. With 17 games remaining and seven playoff spots available, the path is mathematically open, but few teams have ever overcome such a slow start to succeed. sweetbonan.org