One NFL team is facing a nightmare early schedule not seen in the last 40 seasons

Key Points:

• The Miami Dolphins are one of five winless NFL teams heading into Week 4, holding an 0-3 record largely due to facing a historically difficult schedule with a perfect 1.000 strength of schedule rating.
• The Dolphins have played four undefeated teams in their first four games, including the Raiders, 49ers, Chiefs, and Vikings, a situation only matched once before in NFL history by the 1986 Eagles.
• Historically, only ten teams have faced three undefeated opponents in the first three weeks, and only two, including the 2023 Dolphins, have faced a fourth undefeated opponent in Week 4, highlighting the unprecedented challenge Miami has encountered.
• Despite the tough start, the Dolphins' schedule will ease starting Week 5 when they face the Cincinnati Bengals, who may no longer be undefeated, offering Miami a better chance to secure their first win.
• In contrast, the Raiders have faced the easiest schedule so far with a strength of schedule rating of .111 and have capitalized by going 3-0, though their upcoming game against the undefeated Chiefs will increase their schedule difficulty.