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Perfect Six - analysing every unbeaten team in the 2025 NFL season so far
Unbeaten runs in September are intoxicating. In a league built on parity, a 3-0 start doesn’t guarantee greatness, but it’s a statement, especially when expectations were tempered.
As Week 3 closed, six teams remained unscathed: the Chargers, Bills, Eagles, 49ers, Buccaneers and Colts. Below, we dig into how they got here – and whether there’s substance behind the shine.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers’ 3-0 run has been the sort of performance that silences doubt. Under Jim Harbaugh and with Justin Herbert at the controls, they’ve edged through a gauntlet: a season-opening win in Brazil over Kansas City, a solid road victory at the Raiders and a 23-20 last-second field goal win over Denver in Week 3.
Herbert has thrown for over 300 yards in multiple games, showing poise in close finishes. The defence has held firm in tight moments and the Chargers’ ability to keep finding ways to win is exactly the trend Harbaugh wants. Preseason projections didn’t peg them to race out front in the AFC West, but so far, they’re doing it.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills are quickly asserting themselves as one of the NFL’s early elite. After a 31-21 win over Miami in Week 3, Buffalo sit at 3-0, relying on a mix of high-octane offense and opportunistic defense.
Reigning MVP Josh Allen has turned in efficient performances, while their run game and secondary have made enough plays to tilt close games their way. Expectations for Buffalo were already sky-high going into 2025; this start reinforces that they are more contender than pretender.
Philadelphia Eagles
In Week 3, the Eagles edged the Rams 33-26 in a come-from-behind win, completing a furious rally and validating what many already believed: this is a team built to fight.
Philadelphia’s roster carries serious expectations, so a perfect start was on the cards. Still, executing in high-drama spots – especially with revamped coaching after last year’s offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore, took charge of the New Orleans Saints for the 2025 campaign – is a sign they’re more than just flash in September.
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San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco’s perfect start is the quiet statement no one saw coming. They survived a 16–15 win over Arizona in Week 3, with their defence weathering storms and their offence producing just enough.
The Niners have lost star defender Nick Bosa to a season-ending torn ACL, which casts doubt over their ability to sustain their unbeaten status. But they have proven strong through adversity already this season, logging their last two wins without starting quarterback Brock Purdy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay’s 100 percent start was kept alive by a tight 29-27 win over the Jets in Week 3. The Bucccaneers have already proven their mettle in late-game scenarios. Led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, they have executed under pressure in clutch moments.
An injury-hit offensive line has complicated their prospects of early season success, and now star receiver Mike Evans has been ruled out with a hamstring problem, yet with the ever-gritty Mayfield at the helm, you can’t bet against the Bucs.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts may have surprised a few sceptics, but they’ve earned attention. After a 41-20 Week 3 blowout over the Titans, Indy improved to 3-0, showcasing offensive balance and disciplined play on the other side of the ball.
Daniel Jones, in his debut season with Indianapolis after being jettisoned by the Giants, has led with consistency. Remarkably, Indy have punted only once over the first three games – the fewest of any team since the Tom Brady-led Patriots in 2007. Their preseason expectations centred on competence, not perfection. To be 3-0 with style is a bonus
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