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ICYMI: Only one team has ever gone from 0-4 to the postseason. In this week's look at longshot playoff scenarios, we look at the Chargers (not bloody likely) and the Texans (weeeelllll...)

Playoffs? Playoffs?!: Salvaging the Chargers and Texans

Only one team has ever started 0-4 and still made the playoffs. Can the Chargers or Texans, preseason darlings, still salvage their seasons?

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 07/10/2026

New at @ftnfantasy.com from @brykno.bsky.social: Are there any historic teams to compare to the Vikings, as far as undefeated teams that are this bad on offense in the first four weeks? ftnfantasy.com/nfl/the-viki...

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The Vikings' Historic Slow Scoring Start

It's hard to find historical undefeated teams that have been as bad as the Vikings on offense without going back to the 1920s.

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FTN Stats IQ football analytics

This is just a small fraction of what's available over there. I am having too much fun messing around with it. stats.ftnfantasy.com

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FTN Stats iQ

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Comparing the top MVP candidates through three weeks, courtesy of FTN's Stats iQ. Hey there, Trevor Lawrence; welcome to the screenshot.

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In light of the Eagles beginning their fire sale: Trading Jalen Hurts after this season would only cost Philly $45 million against the cap. If they're really blowing things up, they could probably get something very nice there. Jalen Hurts: Pittsburgh Steeler?

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ICYMI: Only one team has ever gone from 0-4 to the postseason. In this week's look at longshot playoff scenarios, we look at the Chargers (not bloody likely) and the Texans (weeeelllll...)

Playoffs? Playoffs?!: Salvaging the Chargers and Texans

Only one team has ever started 0-4 and still made the playoffs. Can the Chargers or Texans, preseason darlings, still salvage their seasons?

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Only one 0-4 team has ever recovered to make the playoffs. But there's nothing I love more than some ~longshot playoff scenarios~, and the Texans and Chargers, preseason favorites, are already in longshot mode.

Playoffs? Playoffs?!: Salvaging the Chargers and Texans

Only one team has ever started 0-4 and still made the playoffs. Can the Chargers or Texans, preseason darlings, still salvage their seasons?

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Lane Johnson, retiring mid-season. Wow. I'm glad his absence last week wasn't the family-related emergency it was speculated as, and it's good that he's focusing on his mental health. But still, wow, a mid-October retirement...

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Is it likely? No! Is it mathematically possible? Yes! Your 2026 Los Angeles Chargers!

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Playoffs? Playoffs?!: Salvaging the Chargers and Texans

Only one team has ever started 0-4 and still made the playoffs. Can the Chargers or Texans, preseason darlings, still salvage their seasons?

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The biggest plays of Week 4, from Kenneth Walker's speed against the Raiders to Josh Allen's airball, and everything in between.

The biggest plays of Week 4, 2026, in terms of who will eventually be crowned champion.

Biggest Plays of Week 4

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Just people I've clicked on recently for articles at FTN or Lateral Thinking.

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Whoops, it cut off Cam Ward, Cody White and Caleb Williams at the bottom.

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Alvin Kamara now has 24 multi-touchdown games, tied for 26th most all time. But he hadn't had one since Week 2, 2024. 183 players have had a multi-touchdown game between then and now. And here they are!

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Most games with 300+ passing yards and 2+ passing touchdowns, Carolina Panthers history. Bryce Young breaks out of a tie with Kerry Collins and sits in 4th behind Newton/Delhomme/Beuerlein. It's not the world's greatest Mount Rushmore, but not bad for someone who was written off as a bust.

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If the Playoffs Started Today! AFC, cont. 8. Broncos (over PIT/IND via conf) 9. Steelers (over CIN via head-to-head; over IND via SoV) 10. Colts (over CIN via SoV) 11. Bengals 12. Jets 13. Dolphins (over LAC/TEN via SoS) 14. Chargers (over TEN via SoS) 15. Titans (over HOU via div) 16. Texans

If the Playoffs Started Today! AFC: 1. Chiefs 2. Jaguars (over BUF/CLE via conf) 3. Bills (over CLE via conf) 4. Browns (over BAL via div) 5. Ravens (over LV via conf) 6. Raiders 7. Patriots (over DEN/PIT/IND via conf)

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If the Playoffs Started Today! NFC (Cont): 8. Lions (over GB via div; over PHI via conf) 9. Packers (over PHI via SoS) 10. Eagles (over DAL via div) 11. Cowboys 12. Saints (over ATL via div) 13. Falcons 14. Commanders (over ARI via conf) 15. Cardinals 16. Buccaneers

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If the Playoffs Started Today! NFC: 1. 49ers (over MIN via combined conference rank in points scored/allowed) 2. Vikings 3. Giants 4. Panthers 5. Bears (over SEA via conf) 6. Seahawks 7. Rams (over DET/PHI via conf)

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Not great when you're on a list with Duluth and Portsmouth.

Marino has a 12-game streak in there, because he was incredible, yeah. After him, you have Mark Rypien at 8, Steve McNair at 6, and then 11 guys at five, who Purdy would be trying to join next week.

Every Chargers quarterback with at least 5 interceptions and 10 sacks in their first four games. Not exactly the list Justin Herbert wants to be on, though he DOES share it with one of the GOATs in Unitas...

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The Minnesota Vikings have seven touchdowns, and are 4-0. That's the fewest touchdowns in a 4-0 start since the 2003 Panthers, and tied for the 10th-fewest all time.

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Purdy ties Jeff Garcia, Steve Young and Steve Young for the longest streaks in 49ers history with 2+ passing touchdowns and 0 INTs. At three. Purdy and Jared Goff are tied for the longest active streaks, pending how Goff does tonight.

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Play No. 9: Don't worry, this video ends before the play does. Tyquan Thornton's huge catch in the battle of 4-0 teams is the biggest play so far. Now, the Chiefs just have to...replace Tyquan Thornton.

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The Tyquan Thornton catch is the new biggest play of the year, but now I gotta try to find a version of the highlight that doesn't show, y'know, his ankle imploding.

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Join the DVOA Diaspora Discord Server!

Got one more game in you after a long day of football? The winner of Lions/Panthers will be in playoff position through four weeks; the loser won't be. discord.gg/Rw47FKesa2

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Jarrett Bailey @jbaileynfl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This is not a coaching staff that believes in its quarterback’s ability to make plays with his arm.

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I feel like, once again, the Broncos have been outplayed in the first half and, once again, they're still in the game so, once again, they are in range for a second-half win...

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They played after the Eagles this week, which helps :P

Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 04/10/2026

The Eagles now have 15 three-and-out drives this year. 11 of them have come in the second half. Both lead the NFL.

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Rams don't have enough faith in their kicker to try a 54-yard field goal on fourth-and-8. Just keep ignoring your special teams, guys.

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Vincent Verhei @vincentverhei.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The New York Jets allowed opponents to throw 643 consecutive passes without an interception. In between, they gave up 4,438 yards, 42 touchdowns, and a 107.2 passer rating. (The record for most consecutive passes thrown without an INT is 402 by Aaron Rodgers.)

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Hangtime there for Mr. Cooper.

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Jonathan Taylor becomes the first player ever to have multiple 2+ TD days overseas -- he had three in Berlin last year, too.

Amazing how much better the Texans offense looks with one (1) quality wideout.

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Join the DVOA Diaspora Discord Server!

A full 12 hours of football? These early morning games DO make for a marathon. From Colts-Commanders in London, to Rams-Eagles in the Panic Bowl, to 49ers-Broncos all the way through Lions-Panthers. Drink plenty of water and join us in the DVOA Discord as we test our stamina. discord.gg/Rw47FKesa2

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