Strength of schedule for all 32 NFL teams (including Bears) in 2026
Who has the easiest and toughest schedules in 2026? Here's a look at every NFL team's strength of schedule, including the Chicago Bears.
The 2026 NFL schedule will be released Thursday night, where we'll learn when each of the 32 teams will play their previously-determined opponents, including the Chicago Bears . Looking ahead to the 2026 season, the Bears have the most difficult strength of schedule in the NFL (based on last year's results). Their opponents had a win-loss percentage of .
550 (which is actually easier than last year's . 567) and win-loss record of 158-129-2. Chicago will play eight games against playoff teams from last season and 11 games against teams that had a .
500+ win percentage. So where does that rank among the rest of the league? Here's every NFL team's 2026 strength of schedule, ranked most difficult to easiest: 2026 NFL strength of schedule 1.
Chicago Bears (. 550) 2. Miami Dolphins (.