Who's Chasing the Perfect 1972 Miami Dolphins?

5-0

Playing Monday Night Football vs. Washington Commanders

5-0

On Bye Week

5-0

Defeated Los Angeles Chargers, 22-6

Chances of Staying Undefeated

• Historical Precedent: No team has completed a modern 17-game NFL regular season undefeated, and only the 1972 Miami Dolphins went completely untied and unbeaten in the 14-game era. Mathematically, historical statistical models give any team less than a 1% to 2% chance of going 17-0.
• San Francisco 49ers: Sitting at 5-0 after tough early wins against Seattle and Los Angeles, they possess one of the league’s top point differentials (+61). However, lingering roster injuries and upcoming divisional tests lower their probability of running the table to slim single-digits.
• Minnesota Vikings: At 5-0, the Vikings are carrying a dominant defense under Brian Flores, though analytical metrics rank their overall offense lower (27th in yards/EPA). Their upcoming schedule features a brutal stretch after their bye (including matchups against the Lions, Bills, and Packers), making a full-season sweep unlikely.
• Kansas City Chiefs: At 5-0, the Chiefs have the pedigree and championship consistency under Patrick Mahomes, giving them statistically the highest weekly survival odds among the three. Even so, navigating a full 17-game gauntlet without a slip-up remains a steep longshot.

Will 11 more games to go, each one has a daunting task to even think about staying perfect much less finding a way through the post-season untouched. The 72 Dolphins will more than likely remain perfect and alone for another season. Put the champagne on ice, it’s only a matter of time until the corks are popped to celebrate the only ever perfect NFL team – the 1972 Miami Dolphins – 17-0.