2026 NFL Strength of Schedule: Easiest and Hardest Slates After Release

The 2026 NFL schedule has been released, with strength of schedule rankings calculated based on opponents' combined winning percentage from the 2025 season. The Chicago Bears face the toughest slate with a combined opponent winning percentage of .550, while the Cleveland Browns have the easiest road at .429. The full 32-team rankings show the Miami Dolphins (.542) and Green Bay Packers (.538) also among the most difficult schedules, with the Dallas Cowboys (.493) near the easier end.