Chiefs, 49ers, and Vikings Have Rare NFL History Within Reach
The Chiefs, 49ers and Vikings enter Week 7 with a chance to make NFL history as the Super Bowl race begins to take shape.
Week 7 of the NFL season has brought a prime-time thriller between the Bears and Patriots, with Caleb Williams leading the Bears to a 30-24 victory. Now, the league's three remaining undefeated teams are capturing attention: the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings. All three squads have the opportunity to make history by reaching a milestone previously achieved only twice since the NFL-AFL merger.
The last occurrence was in 2009 and 2015, when two of the unbeaten teams went on to win the Super Bowl. On Sunday, if all three teams win their respective games, the 2026 season would mark just the third time in NFL history when three or more teams remain undefeated through seven weeks. The 49ers and Chiefs have already established themselves as strong contenders for the Super Bowl, but the Buffalo Bills remain a serious threat in the AFC.
The Vikings, with their elite defense, and the Broncos, Jaguars, Packers, and Lions could also make a strong playoff push. The season is still wide open, but Kansas City, San Francisco, and Minnesota all have the chance to make NFL history on Sunday.
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