#strength of schedule

2026 NFL Schedule Release: Who's Celebrating and Who's Cursing Their Calendar?

The wait is over! The 2026 NFL schedule has dropped, and with it, a fresh wave of anticipation, analysis, and, inevitably, a few groans. As teams across the league map out their paths to Super Bowl LXI, some will undoubtedly find their road paved with fewer obstacles, while others face a veritable gauntlet. We dive deep into the newly unveiled slate to identify the biggest winners and losers.