Historical Correlation: 2-0 Starts and Playoff Success

Statistically, teams that start 2-0 have historically reached the postseason nearly 60% of the time since the NFL expanded to a 17-game schedule.

The top 3

1. Postseason Qualification Rates: Historically, teams starting 2-0 make the playoffs at a rate of 58%, significantly higher than the league average for other start scenarios.
2. The 0-2 Path to Redemption: Conversely, since 2002, fewer than 12% of teams that begin their season 0-2 manage to salvage their campaign and earn a playoff berth.
3. Super Bowl Winners Starting 2-0: Over the last decade, 7 out of 10 Super Bowl champions secured a victory in both of their first two games of the season.

Sources

• The Athletic: The Historical Significance of a 2-0 Start

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