NFL · 2026 SOS Analysis
NFL schedule strength 2026 — easiest & hardest slates.
May 26, 2026 · 5 min read · Data via nflverse 2026 schedule
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2026 NFL strength of schedule analysis. Which teams drew the most/fewest 2025 playoff-quality opponents.
Schedule strength matters in dynasty for two reasons: short-term streaming/win-now decisions, and long-term value of QB performance metrics (a tough SOS depresses fantasy production). We count each team's opponents that finished 2025 with 10+ wins.
Hardest slates
| Team | Strong opps | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAC | 10/17 strong opps |
| 2 | ARI | 10/17 strong opps |
| 3 | NE | 9/17 strong opps |
| 4 | LAR | 9/17 strong opps |
| 5 | CHI | 9/17 strong opps |
| 6 | LV | 9/17 strong opps |
| 7 | MIA | 9/17 strong opps |
| 8 | DEN | 9/17 strong opps |
Easiest slates
| Team | Strong opps | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAL | 4/17 strong opps |
| 2 | NO | 4/17 strong opps |
| 3 | DET | 4/17 strong opps |
| 4 | PHI | 5/17 strong opps |
| 5 | GB | 5/17 strong opps |
| 6 | CLE | 5/17 strong opps |
| 7 | JAX | 5/17 strong opps |
| 8 | TB | 5/17 strong opps |
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