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

The Miami Dolphins find themselves at the bottom of the standings with an 0-3 record, but their difficult slate of opponents provides important context for their winless start. Through the first three weeks, the squad faced a maximum strength of schedule rating of 1.000, having played three successive opponents who each entered Week 4 with a pristine 3-0 record.

Their early matches included defeats against the Raiders by a score of 27-13, the 49ers by 35-13, and the Chiefs by 24-10. This grueling run places the franchise in unprecedented historical territory as one of only ten teams ever to face three consecutive unbeaten opponents to start a campaign.

The challenge continues as they face another 3-0 opponent in the Vikings, with matchups against the undefeated Bills also looming on their calendar.

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