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Early 2026 NFL trends for the 49ers, Vikings, Bucs, Texans, Giants, Browns
DVOA data through four games places several teams in surprising positions relative to past benchmarks since 1977.
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49ers Post Elite Early Numbers
The 49ers sit first in total DVOA after four games, a mark topped by only 10 prior teams since 1977. The defense ranks fifth while the run game sits ninth, but overall efficiency stands out as one of the strongest starts in nearly five decades.
Vikings Stay Undefeated Despite Offense
The Vikings also reach 4-0 yet rank only 10th in total DVOA. Their offense sits 31st while the defense ranks second and special teams leads the league. This places them among the weaker 4-0 clubs by DVOA since 2000, though past squads with similar splits have still reached the Super Bowl in five of 12 cases.
Texans and Bucs Near Average in Efficiency
Both the Texans and Buccaneers opened 0-4, yet Houston ranks 17th in DVOA and Tampa Bay 18th. Among 150 teams starting 0-4 or 0-3-1 since 1977, these two sit third and fourth. Houston's offense checks in 13th while its defense is 15th; Tampa Bay's defense is ninth but the offense 24th.
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