Through three weeks, 19 teams in the NFL having losing records. Seven clubs are 3-0, while six others sit at 2-1.
Life is good if your team has two or three wins. But over half the league isn’t feeling quite as giddy as Week 4 approaches.
Here is one bright spot for every team sitting at 1-2 or 0-3:
Baltimore Ravens (0-3): WR Steve Smith
The 36-year-old has started his final NFL season ranked third in receiving yards (349) and fifth in receptions (25).
Chicago Bears (0-3): OLB Pernell McPhee
Only two 3-4 outside linebackers—Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware—have more total pressures than the 18 produced by Chicago’s prized free-agent acquisition.
Cleveland Browns (1-2): P Andy Lee
Cleveland dealt for the veteran punter this past offseason, and he’s delivered the NFL’s best net punting average (47.6 yards) and the second-best average (54.3) through three games.
Detroit Lions (0-3): RB Ameer Abdullah
The rookie running back doesn’t have huge yardage totals (82 rushing, 72 receiving), but he’s found the end zone in two of his first three games.
Houston Texans (1-2): LB Jadeveon Clowney
He’s still working his way back as a pass-rusher, but the former No. 1 overall pick has been a monster against the run—just ask Doug Martin.
Indianapolis Colts (1-2): WR Donte Moncrief
Through three games, the second-year receiver is out-producing Andre Johnson by 10 catches, 149 yards and three touchdowns.
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2): LB Paul Posluszny
The veteran linebacker leads the NFL in total tackles (34), and his interception of Cam Newton represents Jacksonville’s only takeaway this season.
Kansas City Chiefs (1-2): S Eric Berry
Tight end Travis Kelce is slowly becoming Gronk 2.0, and Justin Houston remains a pass-rushing animal, but Berry beating cancer and returning to the NFL as a difference-making player is still the best story of 2015.
Miami Dolphins (1-2): WR Rishard Matthews
Miami drafted DeVante Parker, traded for Kenny Stills and signed Greg Jennings, but it’s Matthews who leads the Dolphins in receiving yards (262), touchdowns (three) and catches over 20 yards (four).
New Orleans Saints (0-3): LB Hau’oli Kikaha
The rookie leads New Orleans in sacks (two) and forced fumbles (two), and he’s been surprisingly good against the run.
New York Giants (1-2): WR Odell Beckham, Jr.
He’ll play his 16th game in the NFL in Week 4. His 15-game numbers: 110 catches, 1,574 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Philadelphia Eagles (1-2): RB Darren Sproles
The jitterbug back has rushed for 53 more yards than DeMarco Murray, caught more passes than any Eagle save for Jordan Matthews and also returned a punt for a touchdown.
San Diego Chargers (1-2): WR Keenan Allen
After a somewhat disappointing sophomore season, Allen has 29 catches in three games—putting him on pace to haul in 155 in 2015.
San Francisco 49ers (1-2): RB Carlos Hyde
The second-year back has just 94 rushing yards over the last two weeks, but he’s still third in the NFL with 262 over the first three weeks.
Seattle Seahawks (1-2): WR Tyler Lockett
The rookie has more combined return yards (344) and return touchdowns (two; 105-yard kick return, 57-yard punt return) than any player in football.
St. Louis Rams (1-2): DL Aaron Donald
If any player can reach Watt-like levels on defense, it’s probably Donald—who is the highest graded player at Pro Football Focus through three weeks.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-2): DE Jacquies Smith
The 25-year-old defensive end leads the NFL in sacks (four), putting him on pace for 21 in 2015.
Tennessee Titans (1-2): QB Marcus Mariota
There have been a few bumps in the road, but no one could have expected the former Heisman Trophy winner to play this well (eight touchdowns, 109.2 passer rating) to start his rookie season.
Washington Redskins (1-2): TE Jordan Reed
Rookie running back Matt Jones looks like a keeper, but Reed’s 241 receiving yards rank third amongst tight ends, and only Gronk has more catches over 20 yards.