Five numbers to watch heading into NFL Week 5
Five clubs are 0-4 for the first time since 2019: Miami, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Houston, and the Los Angeles Chargers. NFC South teams have combined for a 1-7 home record, and Carolina became the first division team to win at home last Sunday. Chicago leads the league with 196.3 rushing yards per game, while Green Bay is last and has missed suspended running back Josh Jacobs.
Five clubs are 0-4: Miami, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Houston, and the Los Angeles Chargers. The last time five teams began with four losses was 2019. Only the 1992 Chargers have reached the playoffs after an 0-4 start. The NFC South is 1-7 at home, with Carolina the first division club to win at home last Sunday.
Chicago tops the NFL at 196.3 rushing yards per game. Green Bay ranks last without suspended Josh Jacobs, managing a season-best 86 rushing yards at Tampa and 232 total. Miami has scored 46 points, with four touchdowns and no game above 13. San Francisco is 4-0 and has allowed zero sacks.
The 0-4 starts could deepen fan frustration and increase scrutiny on players and coaches, potentially affecting attendance, merchandise sales, and local game-day spending. Unbeaten runs by Kansas City, Minnesota, and San Francisco may energize their markets and shape playoff expectations. Chicago's rushing success and Carolina's first home win could lift fan optimism, while Miami's scoring problems may test patience. These dynamics could affect teams, supporters, and local businesses tied to game-day activity.