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
Quarterbacks: Toughest Schedules
Running Backs: Easiest Schedules
Running Backs: Toughest Schedules
Wide Receivers: Easiest Schedules
Wide Receivers: Toughest Schedules
Las Vegas Raiders
Chicago Bears
New York Jets
New England Patriots
Kansas City Chiefs
Tight Ends: Easiest Schedules
Tight Ends: Toughest Schedules
Kickers: Easiest Schedules
Cleveland Browns
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints
Houston Texans
Cincinnati Bengals
Kickers: Toughest Schedules
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
New York Jets
Minnesota Vikings
Los Angeles Chargers
Defensive Teams: Easiest Schedules
Denver Broncos
Cleveland Browns
Kansas City Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers
Las Vegas Raiders
Defensive Teams: Toughest Schedules
Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys
Carolina Panthers
Note: The lower the number, the easier the schedule ranking.
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