Eagles, Ravens among teams that could benefit from 2026 NFL schedule
With the 2026 NFL schedule cemented, which three NFL teams could make easy work of their matchups?
The countdown to the 2026 regular season is on now that the NFL schedule is officially released. The Cleveland Browns , New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals have the three easiest schedules based off the winning percentage of their opponents from last season . While the Chicago Bears , Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals have the toughest road ahead.
Divisions might not be able to be won in September and October, but seasons can end prematurely because of those early slates. USA TODAY Sports listed teams who could be in trouble after the 2026 regular season schedule release . Who's on the other end of the spectrum and might benefit from their regular-season schedule?
Here are three teams who have favorable paths: Philadelphia Eagles The Eagles will begin the regular the season with the 10th easiest strength of schedule based off opponent’s winning percentage from 2025. The Eagles host the Washington Commanders to begin the year and then have two straight road games versus Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears. It’s conceivable the Eagles fly out to a 3-0 start before they host the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 4 showdown.
Of Philadelphia’s first nine games, four are against divisional opponents, three of which are at home. Then the Eagles have an ideal bye in the middle of the season in Week 10. The Eagles do have a tough three-week stretch against the Indianapolis Colts , Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans from Weeks 14-17, but all the games are at home, plus they’ll host Houston on a short week on Thursday night.