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All 32 NFL teams (including the Broncos) ranked by 2026 strength of schedule
TL;DR
The Denver Broncos have the 15th-hardest strength of schedule for the 2026 NFL season, while the Cleveland Browns face the easiest and the Chicago Bears the hardest schedule.
Key points
- Denver Broncos have the 15th-hardest strength of schedule for 2026
- Cleveland Browns have the easiest strength of schedule
- Chicago Bears have the hardest strength of schedule
- Strength of schedule rankings are based on 2025 season records
- NFL teams' rosters change, affecting future performance
Denver BroncosCleveland BrownsChicago BearsKansas City Chiefs
The Denver Broncos (.512) have the 15th-hardest strength of schedule ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Kansas City Chiefs (.536) have the fifth-hardest SOS, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders (seventh; .529) and Los Angeles Chargers (ninth; .522).
Formulating a strength of schedule ranking is, admittedly, an inexact science because it's based on records from the 2025 season. Every year, rosters change across the NFL with some teams taking big steps forward and others regressing. But it's an interesting reference point going into the offseason.
The Cleveland Browns (.429) have the easiest SOS and the Chicago Bears (.550) have the hardest ā at least on paper. View the full list below.
NFL 2026 strength of schedule
- 1.Ā Chicago BearsĀ (.550)
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- Miami Dolphins (.542)
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- Arizona Cardinals (.538)
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- Green Bay Packers (.538)
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Q&A
What is the strength of schedule for the Denver Broncos in 2026?
The Denver Broncos have the 15th-hardest strength of schedule with a rating of .512 for the 2026 NFL season.
Which NFL team has the hardest strength of schedule for 2026?
The Chicago Bears have the hardest strength of schedule for the 2026 NFL season, with a rating of .550.
What factors influence the NFL strength of schedule rankings?
NFL strength of schedule rankings are based on team records from the previous season, but they can vary due to roster changes and team performance fluctuations.
