NFL's 2026 strength of schedule rankings revealed
The NFL will drop its full schedule release for all 32 clubs on Thursday, but we now know each team's strength of schedule.
On Thursday, the NFL is set to release the full schedules for all 32 franchises. But two days ahead of that revelation, we now have an inkling as to which teams will have the toughest – and the easiest – schedules. On Tuesday, the teams are based on each team's finish last season.
The Chicago Bears will face the toughest schedule in the league, with the Miami Dolphins , Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers , and Kansas City Chiefs rounding out the top five. Meanwhile, the Browns earned the easiest draw among all teams, with the New Orleans Saints , Cincinnati Bengals , Indianapolis Colts, and Atlanta Falcons also among the five easiest schedules. Take a look at where all 32 teams land below.
Each team’s strength of schedule for the upcoming season ahead of Thursday’s schedule release: pic. twitter. com/81g7PQJ6ee — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 12, 2026 NFL 2026 Strength of Schedule Rankings (Based on Opponents' 2025 Win Percentage) Chicago Bears: .
550 Miami Dolphins: . 542 Arizona Cardinals: . 538 Green Bay Packers: .