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NFL overreactions or reality? Sorting fact from fiction after the first quarter of the 2026 season

Four weeks into the 2026 NFL campaign, five winless squads are effectively shut out of playoff contention while Super Bowl hopefuls like the Houston Texans struggle to find their footing. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs have surged to an undefeated record behind a dominant ground game powered by Kenneth Walker III, whose 537 rushing yards lead the league and alleviate pressure on Patrick Mahomes.

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