How many 2025 playoff teams are on Jaguars' 2026 NFL schedule?

TL;DR

The Jacksonville Jaguars will face six teams that made the 2025 NFL playoffs in their 2026 schedule. These teams include the Texans, Eagles, Steelers, Patriots, Broncos, and Bears.

Key points

Jaguars face six 2025 playoff teams in 2026 schedule
Teams include Texans, Eagles, Steelers, Patriots, Broncos, Bears
Jaguars rank 15th in strength of schedule based on projected wins
Jaguars went 4-3 against playoff teams in 2025 season

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How many of the Jacksonville Jaguars' opponents in 2026 were playoff teams during the 2025 NFL season?

On paper, the Jaguars rank 15th in strength of schedule based on their opponents' projected win totals. By win percentage from the 2025 season, the Jaguars' strength of schedule ranks 22nd this season. This includes facing a modest six teams that made the 2025 postseason.

Those teams are the Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and the Chicago Bears. Four of those games will be played as home games for the Jaguars.

Last season, the Jaguars went 4-3 against eventual playoff teams.

As the Jaguars look to build upon a strong first season under Liam Coen, the continuity of being the same offensive and defensive systems for a second year can be a jumping-off point for this team.

Q&A

Which teams did the Jaguars play that were 2025 playoff teams?

The Jaguars will play against the Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Chicago Bears.

What is the Jaguars' strength of schedule for the 2026 NFL season?

The Jaguars rank 15th in strength of schedule based on opponents' projected win totals and 22nd based on win percentage from the 2025 season.

How did the Jaguars perform against playoff teams in the 2025 season?

In the 2025 season, the Jaguars had a record of 4-3 against teams that eventually made the playoffs.