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Four big questions for NFL Week 3, including an 0-3 risk for Colts, Texans

Are the Vikings better with Kyler Murray? Can the Texans or Colts survive a loss? Are the Raiders legit?

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 6:27 PM
Four big questions for NFL Week 3, including an 0-3 risk for Colts, Texans
Key Things to Know
  • Since 2000, only two of 115 NFL teams that started 0-3 reached the postseason.
  • The 0-2 Indianapolis Colts face the 0-2 Houston Texans in a critical Week 3 matchup.
  • Texans receiver Nico Collins missed Week 2 and sat out practice ahead of Sunday's game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NFL Week 3 features crucial matchups for several winless teams attempting to avoid an 0-3 start, an outcome that historically derails playoff hopes. The 0-2 Indianapolis Colts host the 0-2 Houston Texans in a key AFC South meeting after both clubs faced difficult early schedules against elite quarterbacks. Meanwhile, Houston receiver Nico Collins sat out of practice after missing Week 2.

Elsewhere, Minnesota evaluates Kyler Murray's integration alongside head coach Kevin O'Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Additionally, the undefeated Las Vegas Raiders anticipate the return of Brock Bowers against the New Orleans Saints, who placed starting left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. on injured reserve.

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