Four weeks into the 2026 NFL season, several teams have already changed the expectations surrounding them. Much like the early surprises that can emerge in competitive games on platforms such as GameZone, the NFL has produced a few results that were difficult to predict before the season began. Several teams that entered 2026 with more questions than answers have already delivered impressive performances.
Here are three teams that have stood out so far.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings may be the biggest surprise of the group. After four games, they are one of only three undefeated teams in the NFL at 4-0. Their wins have come against Green Bay, Chicago, Tampa Bay, and Miami, with the defense playing a major role in their strong start.Â
Minnesota entered the season with uncertainty at quarterback, making its perfect start even more notable. The Vikings have also shown they can win different types of games, including a 9-3 defensive battle against Chicago and a 15-10 victory over Miami.
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns have made a big leap compared to what was expected from them at the beginning of the season. Having won a mere five games in 2025 and lost to Jacksonville 34-10 at home in their first match of 2026, Cleveland managed to secure three wins in a row. Now the team has won three games against only one loss this season, making them the leaders of the AFC North division.
The last win, a comeback against Pittsburgh 27-24, is indicative of the team’s great spirit. Even before the season began, it was predicted that the team would win only 5.5 matches in the current season.
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Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears would be another team that has extended its mark very far. The season started tough for the team because it had the hardest schedule in the NFL, and their quarterback, Caleb Williams, did not feel very well but nevertheless, the Chicago Bears have begun their season with a perfect score of 3-1.
The first achievements of the team were victories over the following teams: Carolina, Philadelphia, and New York Jets. The most impressive achievements of the Bears were their victories over the Philadelphia and New York Jets with the scores of 27-7 and 23-12, respectively.
Now that the season is not actually finished, we should note that Minnesota, Chicago and Cleveland would give fans a number of reasons to change their minds about their predictions about the teams for the season.
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