In honor of the NFL schedule release on Thursday night, I've ranked the strength of schedule for all 32 teams — from the most to the least difficult — by averaging my initial power ratings of each of their opponents.
You'll also find the number of games I have each team projected to be favored in as well as their easiest and hardest matchups according to my projected point spreads.
Now let's get started with the team with the toughest schedule.
NFL Strength of Schedule
1. Atlanta Falcons
- Games Favored: 7
- Easiest game: Falcons -6.5 vs. Panthers
- Hardest game: Falcons +10.1 at Chiefs
2. Las Vegas Raiders
- Games Favored: 5
- Easiest game: Raiders -5.6 vs. Dolphins
- Hardest game: Raiders +10 at Chiefs
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3. Carolina Panthers
- Games Favored: 1
- Easiest game: Panthers -0.9 vs. Lions
- Hardest game: Panthers +13.6 at Chiefs
4. New York Giants
- Games Favored: 2
- Easiest game: Giants -4 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: Giants +11.6 at Ravens
5. New York Jets
- Games Favored: 3
- Easiest game: Jets -3.5 vs. Dolphins
- Hardest game: Jets +12.1 at Chiefs
6. Los Angeles Rams
- Games Favored: 9
- Easiest game: Rams -6.5 vs. Giants
- Hardest game: Rams +6.9 at 49ers
7. New Orleans Saints
- Games Favored: 14
- Easiest game: Saints -11.8 vs. Panthers
- Hardest games: Saints +0.7 at Buccaneers; Saints +0.7 at Eagles
8. Buffalo Bills
- Games Favored: 10
- Easiest game: Bills -8.1 vs. Dolphins
- Hardest game: Bills +5.6 at 49ers
9. New England Patriots
- Games Favored: 9
- Easiest game: Patriots -8 vs. Dolphins
- Hardest game: Patriots +7.6 at Chiefs
10. Denver Broncos
- Games Favored: 7
- Easiest game: Broncos -6.3 vs. Dolphins
- Hardest game: Broncos +9.3 at Chiefs
11. Seattle Seahawks
- Games Favored: 10
- Easiest game: Seahawks -6.2 vs. Cardinals
- Hardest game: Seahawks +5.5 at 49ers
12. Washington Redskins
- Games Favored: 2
- Easiest game: Redskins -1.3 vs. Panthers
- Hardest game: Redskins +12.4 at 49ers
13. San Francisco 49ers
- Games Favored: 14
- Easiest game: 49ers -12.4 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: 49ers +2.1 at Saints
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Games Favored: 14
- Easiest game: Buccaneers -9.5 vs. Panthers
- Hardest game: Buccaneers +4.8 at Saints
15. Dallas Cowboys
- Games Favored: 10
- Easiest game: Cowboys -10.4 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: Cowboys +5.7 at Ravens
16. Arizona Cardinals
- Games Favored: 4
- Easiest game: Cardinals -5.7 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: Cardinals +9.2 at 49ers
17. Philadelphia Eagles
- Games Favored: 10
- Easiest game: Eagles -10.2 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: Eagles +4.7 at 49ers
18. Kansas City Chiefs
- Games Favored: 14
- Easiest game: Chiefs -13.6 vs. Panthers
- Hardest game: Chiefs +1.8 at Ravens
19. Green Bay Packers
- Games Favored: 9
- Easiest game: Packers -10.6 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Packers +6.4 at Saints
20. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Games Favored: 0
- Easiest game: Jaguars +0.2 vs. Dolphins
- Hardest game: Jaguars +15.6 at Ravens
21. Miami Dolphins
- Games Favored: 3
- Easiest game: Dolphins -2.9 vs. Bengals
- Hardest game: Dolphins +11.2 at 49ers
22. Los Angeles Chargers
- Games Favored: 9
- Easiest game: Chargers -9.2 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Chargers +9.6 at Chiefs
23. Houston Texans
- Games Favored: 6
- Easiest game: Texans -8.2 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Texans +10.6 at Chiefs
24. Baltimore Ravens
- Games Favored: 16
- Easiest game: Ravens -15.6 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Ravens -0.9 at Eagles
25. Minnesota Vikings
- Games Favored: 10
- Easiest game: Vikings -11.1 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Vikings +5.9 at Saints
26. Cincinnati Bengals
- Games Favored: 2
- Easiest game: Bengals -5.3 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Bengals +12.8 at Ravens
27. Chicago Bears
- Games Favored: 8
- Easiest game: Bears -4.9 vs. Giants
- Hardest game: Bears +4.2 at Vikings
28. Detroit Lions
- Games Favored: 4
- Easiest game: Lions -5.3 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: Lions +6.8 at Vikings
29. Tennessee Titans
- Games Favored: 10
- Easiest game: Titans -10 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Titans +8.1 at Ravens
30. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Games Favored: 10
- Easiest game: Steelers -9.1 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: Steelers +7 at Ravens
31. Cleveland Browns
- Games Favored: 11
- Easiest game: Browns -8 vs. Redskins
- Hardest game: Browns +5.4 at Cowboys
32. Indianapolis Colts
- Games Favored: 9
- Easiest game: Colts -10.7 vs. Jaguars
- Hardest game: Colts +3.4 at Steelers
