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Winless NFL Teams Struggle: Historic Low for Dolphins

9/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans are winless, holding an 0-18 record this season.
The Texans rank 30th in EPA per play, despite being the only playoff team from last year to start 0-3.
The Dolphins' defense allows over 30 points per game, marking a historic low since 1922.
The Jets scored 69 points against three playoff teams but remain winless.
The Titans report their lowest offensive yardage total since 1973.

History

Historical Context

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made NFL history in 1976 by finishing their inaugural season with a 0-14 record, the first team to achieve this in a 14-game schedule. Their struggles included averaging just 8.0 points per game. This trend of futility has echoed in recent seasons, with teams like the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets facing similar challenges in achieving competitive success.

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Story summary

The Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans are winless, holding an 0-18 record this season.
The Texans rank 30th in EPA per play, despite being the only playoff team from last year to start 0-3.
The Dolphins' defense allows over 30 points per game, marking a historic low since 1922.
The Jets scored 69 points against three playoff teams but remain winless.
The Titans report their lowest offensive yardage total since 1973.

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