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NFL's 2026 strength of schedule rankings revealed
TL;DR
The NFL will release the full schedules for all teams soon, revealing that the Chicago Bears face the toughest schedule in 2026, while the Cleveland Browns have the easiest. Other teams with challenging schedules include the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs.
Key points
- NFL to release full schedules for 32 teams soon
- Chicago Bears have the toughest schedule in 2026
- Cleveland Browns earned the easiest schedule
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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 ā and the easiest ā 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.
NFL 2026 Strength of Schedule Rankings (Based on Opponents' 2025 Win Percentage)
Chicago Bears: .550
Miami Dolphins: .542
Arizona Cardinals: .538
Green Bay Packers: .538
Q&A
Which NFL team has the toughest schedule in 2026?
The Chicago Bears will face the toughest schedule in the NFL for the 2026 season.
What teams have the easiest schedules in the NFL for 2026?
The Cleveland Browns have the easiest schedule in 2026, followed by the New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals.
When will the NFL release the full schedules for 2026?
The NFL is set to release the full schedules for all 32 franchises on Thursday.
