# Are the NFL’s unbeaten teams really Super Bowl contenders?

The Guardian Sport analyzes the NFL’s remaining undefeated teams and asks whether their perfect records truly signal Super Bowl potential. It weighs their performances and schedules against the tougher tests ahead, explaining why early unbeaten runs can be misleading.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/22/nfl-unbeaten-teams-49ers-chiefs-vikings-bills) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:10 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/26/aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-steelers-nfl) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:20:25 GMT