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2026 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule
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2026 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Cory Bonini  |  Last updated May 15, 2026 2:16 AM ET
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The NFL released the 2026 schedule on May 14, giving fantasy football managers their first full look at the road ahead.

This strength of schedule analysis uses last season’s fantasy points allowed data to evaluate each team’s upcoming positional matchups. It is not a perfect picture, since offseason personnel moves, coaching changes, injuries, rookie additions and scheme adjustments will reshape how teams perform. Still, this is a useful starting point before games begin. By comparing 2026 opponents through a fantasy lens, managers can identify early draft values, risky schedules and potential tie-breakers across each position.

2026 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule: Team-by-Team Outlook

Quarterbacks: Easiest Schedules

  1. Philadelphia Eagles
  2. Cleveland Browns
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars
  4. Tennessee Titans
  5. Dallas Cowboys

Quarterbacks: Toughest Schedules

  1. Las Vegas Raiders
  2. New York Jets
  3. Chicago Bears
  4. Kansas City Chiefs
  5. Miami Dolphins
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Running Backs: Easiest Schedules

  1. Philadelphia Eagles
  2. New Orleans Saints
  3. Detroit Lions
  4. Washington Commanders
  5. Dallas Cowboys

Running Backs: Toughest Schedules

  1. Las Vegas Raiders
  2. Carolina Panthers
  3. Buffalo Bills
  4. Chicago Bears
  5. Denver Broncos

Wide Receivers: Easiest Schedules

  1. Philadelphia Eagles
  2. Houston Texans
  3. Minnesota Vikings
  4. Dallas Cowboys
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars

Wide Receivers: Toughest Schedules

  1. Las Vegas Raiders
  2. Chicago Bears
  3. New York Jets
  4. New England Patriots
  5. Kansas City Chiefs

Tight Ends: Easiest Schedules

  1. Philadelphia Eagles
  2. Cleveland Browns
  3. Cincinnati Bengals
  4. Baltimore Ravens
  5. Atlanta Falcons

Tight Ends: Toughest Schedules

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  2. New York Jets
  3. Chicago Bears
  4. Miami Dolphins
  5. Green Bay Packers

Kickers: Easiest Schedules

  1. Cleveland Browns
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  3. New Orleans Saints
  4. Houston Texans
  5. Cincinnati Bengals

Kickers: Toughest Schedules

  1. Chicago Bears
  2. Denver Broncos
  3. New York Jets
  4. Minnesota Vikings
  5. Los Angeles Chargers

Defensive Teams: Easiest Schedules

  1. Denver Broncos
  2. Cleveland Browns
  3. Kansas City Chiefs
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers
  5. Las Vegas Raiders

Defensive Teams: Toughest Schedules

  1. Minnesota Vikings
  2. New York Giants
  3. Philadelphia Eagles
  4. Dallas Cowboys
  5. Carolina Panthers
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Note: The lower the number, the easier the schedule ranking.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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