# NFL 2026 season early season trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-2026-season-early-season-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-30T00:08:32.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The NFL 2026 season entered Week 3 following a period of unexpected results and early-season pressure on several teams. At the start of the week, the Los Angeles Chargers held an 0-2 record, while the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, and Houston Texans remained winless.

Week 3 concluded with a high frequency of close contests, as 12 of the 14 games were decided by eight points or fewer. The week was marked by numerous upsets, including the Washington Commanders defeating the Seattle Seahawks to end Seattle’s 12-game winning streak, and the Las Vegas Raiders overcoming an 11-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Saints.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: NFL Week 3 features record number of close games and upsets

NFL Week 3 featured a record-tying 12 one-score games and numerous upsets, including wins by the Washington Commanders, Las Vegas Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-week-3-features-record-number-of-close-games-and-upsets

### 2026-09-24: NFL enters Week 3 following early season upsets

As the NFL enters Week 3 of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Chargers face early pressure after an 0-2 start, while the league prepares for an international game in Rio de Janeiro.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-enters-week-3-following-early-season-upsets

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