Five weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are among the league’s three remaining unbeaten teams at 5-0, while the Los Angeles Chargers sit in a three-way group still searching for its first victory at 0-5.
Week 5 reshaped the early NFL picture again, with road teams producing a string of wins and several games ending in unexpected fashion. The results added another layer of uncertainty to a season already defined by surprises.
Quick facts
- Three NFL teams remain undefeated after Week 5.
- Three teams are still without a win.
- The Vikings have opened the season 5-0.
- The Chargers have fallen to 0-5.
- Week 5 featured multiple road victories and surprising finishes.
Minnesota’s unbeaten start stands as one of the most notable developments of the season’s opening month. The Vikings have separated themselves from most of the field while maintaining their perfect record through five games.
The Chargers face the opposite reality. Their 0-5 start leaves them with no margin for error as the schedule moves forward, and the club must find a way to reverse its fortunes quickly.
The league’s early standings remain far from settled. Undefeated teams will be tested as opponents adjust, while the winless clubs enter the next slate looking for the breakthrough that can change the direction of a season.
