NFL world reacts to Falcons' 2026 schedule release

The Atlanta Falcons released their full 17-game schedule for the 2026 NFL regular season on Thursday evening. Unlike last season when they received five nationally televised games, this time the Falcons will play just three prime-time matchups. Atlanta will face the Green Bay Packers on the road in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football before heading to New Orleans for a Monday Night Football showdown against the Saints in Week 4. The Falcons will then return home for their third consecutive prime-time game, a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. While the Falcons have a relatively easy strength of schedule, the actual layout of their games is quite difficult. The first half of Atlanta's season is loaded with tough opponents and things won't get much easier from there.

Falcons fans react to 2026 schedule release

Here's how Falcons fans reacted to the team's full 2026 regular season schedule.

Whoever says this is the 5th easiest schedule in the NFL failed math

— Scott Kennedy (@ScoutKennedy) May 14, 2026 This is Falcons Football: 2026 Compilation pic.twitter.com/JWM7ip9xoW

— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 14, 2026 prime time against the aints for the culture im gonna cry

— kelsey sutton (@kelseytsutton) May 14, 2026 Amount of primetime games by NFL team:

7: LAR

6: GB, KC, BUF, SEA

5: DAL, PHI, CHI, NE, SF

4: MIN, NYG, PIT, BAL, DET, HOU, WSH

3: JAX, DEN, CIN, ATL, CAR, LAC, TB

2: IND

1: NO, CLE

0: NYJ, ARZ, TEN, MIA, LV

Reminder: Primetime for the NFL = game at night.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) 3 division games to close out the season, better stock up on heart meds now