The last undefeated NFL team in 2026 has lost

Eight weeks into the NFL season, there are no longer any undefeated teams. The Detroit Lions’ 19-15 win Sunday over Minnesota ended the Vikings’ (6-1) unbeaten start. Minnesota’s loss also ended its 11-game winning streak in the regular season, dating to last season, which was the NFL’s longest active streak. A win Sunday would have tied the franchise’s longest all-time win streak in 1969. The Vikings trailed 12-7 entering the fourth quarter after a 30-yard run by Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the NFL’s leader in touchdowns. Minnesota took back the lead with 3:56 to play in the fourth quarter when T.J. Hockensen’s 8-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray was followed by a successful two-point conversion for a 15-12 advantage.

Detroit scored the go-ahead touchdown four minutes later when Jameson Williams ended a long drive with a 7-yard touchdown catch. Minnesota’s attempt to take the lead back ended meekly, after its next possession lasted just three plays and traveled 5 yards before a punt. Offensive struggles have plagued the Vikings all season. Despite their 6-0 start, they entered Sunday ranked in the bottom third of the league in scoring average, and their 281 yards per game ranked fourth fewest. “I don’t necessarily think right now off the top of my head it’s one particular thing,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said