NFL teams don’t want to make it a habit of losing their first two games as it drastically hampers their chances of becoming Super Bowl champions.The Super Bowl is every goal for franchises across the league as teams chase the Seattle Seahawks from last season’s success. However, several teams already find themselves in a deep hole after beginning the 2026 campaign at 0-2.Eight teams enter Week 3 of the NFL season sitting at 0-2 in the win-loss column. That’s a bad sign when it comes to their Super Bowl aspirations, and that includes the Los Angeles Chargers.Only three franchises have ever gone on to win a Super Bowl title after dropping their first two contests. The Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and New York Giants have accomplished the rare feat.MORE: 4 NFL teams that should be worried after Week 2Super Bowl champions rarely start seasons at 0-2New England Patriots former quarterback Tom Brady speaks during an NFL halftime ceremony in his honor. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect (Reuters)It’s been nearly 20 seasons since an NFL team overcame back-to-back losses at the beginning of a campaign. The tough starts can typical be a nightmare to bounce back from unless a franchise has some magic.The 2007 Giants, who took down Tom Brady and the Patriots, were the last ones to accomplish the rare feat. Eli Manning’s team played one of the most epic Super Bowls in league history with several memorable plays.Meanwhile, the 2001 Patriots overcame the same circumstances six years prior when Brady first got his chance as an NFL quarterback. Drew Bledsoe’s Week 2 injury against the New York Jets helped spark Brady’s iconic career and his first Super Bowl title.MORE: NFL MVP odds entering Week 3: Josh Allen holds huge leadCurrent NFL teams with 0-2 records in 2026Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) passes against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Romello Height (94) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Atlanta FalconsHouston TexansIndianapolis ColtsLos Angeles ChargersMiami DolphinsTampa Bay BuccaneersTennessee TitansWashington CommandersThe Los Angeles Rams are currently 0-1 heading into Monday Night Football and can potentially join this group.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —
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