NFL Teams Ranked by 2026 Schedule Strength, Including Bears
The Chicago Bears achieved significant success in the 2025 NFL season, finishing with an 11-6 record under head coach Ben Johnson. This marked a remarkable turnaround, allowing the Bears to capture the NFC North title and secure their first playoff victory in 15 years. As they prepare for the 2026 season, the Bears are set to face a challenging schedule, recognized as the toughest in the league.
NFL Teams Ranked by 2026 Schedule Strength
According to evaluations based on last season’s performance, the Bears will take on opponents with an overall win-loss percentage of .550. This indicates a slight improvement from last year’s .567. Notably, Chicago’s roster includes matchups against eight playoff teams from the previous season and a total of 11 teams boasting a .500 or higher win percentage.
2026 NFL Strength of Schedule Rankings
Below is a ranking of NFL teams by their 2026 schedule strength, from most difficult to least:
| Rank | Team | Win-Loss Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Bears | .550 |
| 2 | Arizona Cardinals | .538 |
| 2 | Green Bay Packers | .538 |
| 4 | Kansas City Chiefs | .536 |
| 5 | New England Patriots | .531 |
| 6 | Las Vegas Raiders | .529 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Chargers | .522 |
| 8 | Carolina Panthers | .521 |
| 9 | Minnesota Vikings | .519 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Rams | .516 |
| 11 | Seattle Seahawks | .514 |
| 12 | Denver Broncos | .512 |
| 13 | Washington Commanders | .502 |
| 14 | New York Giants | .498 |
| 15 | San Francisco 49ers | .497 |
| 16 | Pittsburgh Steelers | .495 |
| 17 | Dallas Cowboys | .493 |
| 18 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | .491 |
| 19 | Jacksonville Jaguars | .490 |
| 20 | Philadelphia Eagles | .481 |
| 21 | Baltimore Ravens | .479 |
| 22 | Tennessee Titans | .476 |
| 23 | Houston Texans | .474 |
| 24 | Atlanta Falcons | .465 |
| 24 | Indianapolis Colts | .465 |
| 26 | Cincinnati Bengals | .450 |
| 27 | New Orleans Saints | .434 |
| 28 | Cleveland Browns | .429 |
The upcoming season will present a rigorous test for all teams, especially the Bears. As the 2026 NFL season approaches, fans eagerly anticipate how the Bears’ new head coach and quarterback duo will perform against formidable opponents.
