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The 2026 NFL schedule has been released, revealing the strength of schedule for all 32 teams. The Houston Texans have the seventh-easiest schedule, facing only six teams that made the playoffs last season.
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The 2026 NFL schedule was released on Thursday night, giving a chance for all 32 teams to learn when they'll play their opponents this fall. This includes the Houston Texans, which might be one of the biggest constants in the game entering Year 4 of the DeMeco Ryans era.
Looking ahead to the impending campaign, the Texans have the seventh-easiest strength of schedule in the NFL (based on last year's results). Their opponents had a win-loss percentage of .474 (which is actually easier than last year's .567) and a win-loss record of 99-141. Houston will play only six games against playoff teams from last season, but franchises like the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders could be among the top improved teams for the new year.
But where does Jacksonville, Houston's biggest threat and current reigning AFC South winner, rank among the rest of the league? What about the Titans in Year 1 under Robert Saleh? How about the Colts?
Here's every NFL team's 2026 strength of schedule, ranked most difficult to easiest:
The Houston Texans have the seventh-easiest strength of schedule in the NFL for 2026.
The Texans will play only six games against playoff teams from the previous season.
The Texans' opponents have a win-loss percentage of .474 for the 2026 season.
Teams like the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders are expected to be among the top improved teams for the new year.

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Looking at the metrics, Houston will face off against six teams ranked inside the top 10 of the easiest schedules for 2026, including the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas Day.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Ranking the strength of schedule for all 32 NFL teams (including Texans) in 2026