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2. Los Angeles Rams — 34,847 miles

The Rams rank second mainly because of their Week 1 international game in Melbourne against San Francisco. They also have long road trips to Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Washington, and other East Coast locations during the season.

3. Houston Texans — 28,470 miles

Houston’s schedule includes several long-distance trips along with international travel. The Texans are among the teams participating in the NFL’s expanded overseas slate in 2026.

4. Dallas Cowboys — 27,980 miles

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Dallas will travel close to 28,000 miles in 2026. Trips to NFC East rivals, combined with international obligations and cross-country games, contribute heavily to the Cowboys’ total.

5. New England Patriots — 27,590 miles

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The Patriots face one of the longest travel schedules in the AFC. They are expected to make several westward trips while also taking part in the international schedule.

6. Miami Dolphins — 27,568 miles

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Miami’s season includes a long trip to San Francisco along with multiple cross-country matchups. The Dolphins will spend considerable time traveling between coasts in 2026.

7. Los Angeles Chargers — 24,816 miles

The Chargers continue to face heavy travel demands because of their West Coast location. Road games against East Coast opponents like Miami and Baltimore add major mileage totals this season.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars — 23,392 miles

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Jacksonville’s travel schedule includes international commitments along with long domestic flights throughout the season. The Jaguars remain regular participants in overseas games.

9. Philadelphia Eagles — 22,115 miles

The Eagles are another playoff contender dealing with heavy travel in 2026. International travel and long NFC road games contribute significantly to their total.

10. Seattle Seahawks — 22,056 miles

Seattle once again ranks among the league leaders in travel because of its location in the Pacific Northwest. Long trips across the country are unavoidable for the Seahawks.

11. New Orleans Saints — 21,892 miles

The Saints will be part of the NFL’s international schedule this season. Combined with multiple long domestic road trips, New Orleans crosses the 21,000-mile mark.

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12. Las Vegas Raiders — 21,099 miles

The Raiders have major road trips scheduled to New England, New York, Cleveland, and New Orleans. Their cross-country schedule keeps them near the top half of the rankings.

13. Buffalo Bills — 19,734 miles

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Buffalo’s travel includes several long AFC road games and international commitments. The Bills remain above the league average in total miles traveled.

14. Denver Broncos — 19,129 miles

The Broncos will travel coast-to-coast multiple times, including games in New England and New York. Denver also faces several time-zone changes this season.

15. Detroit Lions — 18,958 miles

Detroit’s travel schedule is balanced but still includes international and cross-country games that push them near 19,000 miles.

16. Washington Commanders — 18,491 miles

Washington is expected to play internationally in 2026 while also managing multiple long NFC road trips throughout the year.

17. Kansas City Chiefs — 18,401 miles

The Chiefs stay near the middle of the rankings despite several road games outside their division. Their central location helps reduce total travel compared to coastal teams.

18. Tennessee Titans — 18,157 miles

Tennessee’s schedule includes several trips outside the AFC South, leading to a moderate travel total for the year.

19. New York Giants — 18,109 miles

The Giants face major road trips to Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, and Dallas. Those long flights raise their overall mileage significantly.

20. Atlanta Falcons — 17,431 miles

Atlanta’s travel schedule remains manageable despite a few long NFC road games during the season.

21. Baltimore Ravens — 17,422 miles

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Baltimore’s schedule includes an international matchup along with several long-distance AFC road games in 2026.

22. Indianapolis Colts — 15,868 miles

The Colts remain in the lower half of the rankings thanks to fewer long-distance trips compared to other AFC teams.

23. Arizona Cardinals — 15,646 miles

Arizona avoids excessive travel despite playing in the NFC West. Most of their trips remain within the western half of the country.

24. Cincinnati Bengals — 15,177 miles

The Bengals have one of the lighter schedules among playoff-caliber teams. Most of their road games are located in nearby regions.

25. Minnesota Vikings — 14,852 miles

Minnesota’s total remains relatively low, even with an international game in Mexico City against the 49ers.

26. Pittsburgh Steelers — 14,183 miles

The Steelers avoid major coast-to-coast trips for most of the season, helping them remain near the bottom third of the rankings.

27. New York Jets — 14,038 miles

The Jets will travel to Mexico City and several western cities, but their overall mileage still stays below league average.

28. Green Bay Packers — 12,673 miles

Green Bay benefits from a favorable travel schedule in 2026. Their longest road trip comes against the Rams in Los Angeles.

29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 12,185 miles

The Buccaneers avoid heavy travel this season with most of their road games located within manageable distances.

30. Chicago Bears — 10,676 miles

Chicago has one of the shortest travel schedules in the NFL this year. Limited cross-country trips help keep their total low.

31. Cleveland Browns — 9,073 miles

The Browns benefit from a schedule centered mainly around nearby AFC and NFC opponents. Their travel demands are among the lightest in the league.

32. Carolina Panthers — 8,740 miles

Carolina wins the travel lottery in 2026. The Panthers will not travel west of Minneapolis and are expected to cross only six time zones all season.

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Conslusion

The 2026 NFL season will test teams in more ways than one. Beyond roster depth and coaching adjustments, handling long-distance travel and international scheduling could become a key factor in playoff races. Teams like the 49ers and Rams face demanding road calendars, while franchises such as the Panthers and Browns receive a much lighter path in terms of travel management.