1992 Chargers overcame 0-4 start to reach playoffs
The 1992 San Diego Chargers started 0-4 but won five straight games to secure a playoff spot. They finished 9-7 and reached the postseason for the first time since 1988.
Why it matters
The Chargers' turnaround set a rare precedent in NFL history, proving a 0-4 start is not a death sentence.
turnaround began with 5-game win streak
the chargers won five consecutive games after their 0-4 start, including a 38-21 win over the los angeles raiders.
final record was 9-7
the team finished with a 9-7 record, earning a wild card berth in the nfc playoffs.
Common questions
did the chargers make the playoffs in 1992?
yes, they won five straight games after a 0-4 start and earned a wild card spot.
how many teams have come back from 0-4 to make playoffs?
only the 1992 chargers have done so in nfl history.
Sources
- 0-4 teams to make NFL playoffs: Revisiting 1992 Chargers' historic turnaround Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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