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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-10-09 · via NBC Sports

Chiefs and Vikings reach 4-0 after missing playoffs last season

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Kansas City and Minnesota both opened the season with four straight wins. They are the first pair of teams that missed the previous postseason to start 4-0 since 2013. Only three NFL teams remain undefeated after four weeks.

Expanded Detail

Kansas City and Minnesota each began the season with four consecutive victories after not reaching the prior postseason. According to the summary, they are the first pair of teams to do that since 2013. Only three NFL clubs remain unbeaten through four weeks. The team lists place Kansas City in the AFC West and Minnesota in the NFC North.

Context

Fans in Kansas City and Minnesota may feel early optimism, while national NFL audiences could pay more attention to two unexpected unbeaten teams. Local media, game-day businesses, and sports discussions may see increased interest if the starts continue. For other teams, the small number of remaining undefeated clubs could shape early-season narratives around parity and playoff positioning.

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