NFL schedule 2026 winners and losers: Eagles, Lions have great slates; Patriots, Packers get zero breaks

The NFL has released its 2026 season schedules, with analysts identifying clear winners and losers among the league's teams. The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions are considered to have favorable slates in terms of timing and opponent matchups. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers are viewed as having particularly difficult schedules with little relief in their opponent arrangements.