With the 2025 NFL Schedule Release now officially here, let's look at the strength of schedule for all 32 teams. The long-awaited schedule release is now here, and the strength of schedule is surely something that teams pay attention to.
The NFL schedules are made with a distinct formula - as games are not just randomly picked. Typically, divisions that have a ton of good teams or simply being a good team does tend to bring a tougher schedule, but there are always good teams with easy schedules and bad teams with tough schedules.
Let's get into it, looking at the strength of schedule from hardest to easiest.
2025 NFL Schedule: Strength of schedule for all 32 teams
32. New York Giants - .574
All signs truly point to the New York Giants being the worst team in the NFL, as they have a hilariously bad roster and have the league's toughest schedule in 2025.
31. Chicago Bears - .571
It'll be a huge test for first-year head coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears, as they have the second-toughest schedule in the league.
30. Detroit Lions - .571
Right on pace with the Bears, the Detroit Lions, who look to avoid major injury in 2025, also have to deal with an insanely tough schedule in the coming season.
29. Philadelphia Eagles - .561
The defending Super Bowl champions aren't going to have an easy time repeating, as they have a brutal schedule in 2025.
28. Dallas Cowboys - .557
Do the Dallas Cowboys ever catch a break? At least Dak Prescott is set to return from his 2024 hamstring injury.
27. Green Bay Packers - .557
Winning 11 games in 2024, the Green Bay Packers, with their schedule in 2025, may have a tough time reaching that mark again.
26. Minnesota Vikings - .557
Starting a de-facto rookie QB in 2025 and having a tough schedule, the Minnesota Vikings are one of the more obvious teams to regress a bit.
25. Washington Commanders - .550
One of my potential Super Bowl teams in 2025, the Washington Commanders will definitely have to prove their worth with one of the harder schedules in the league.
24. Baltimore Ravens - .533
The Baltimore Ravens have owned the regular season for years now, and them having a tougher schedule really isn't going to change things, either.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers - .526
Tell me why the Pittsburgh Steelers won't be among the worst teams in the NFL, even with Aaron Rodgers?
22. Kansas City Chiefs - .522
Could the Kansas City Chiefs see their slim margins disappear in 2025 with the toughest schedule in their own division?
21. Los Angeles Chargers - .522
Getting blown out in the Wild Card Round in 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers could have an uphill battle to replicate their 11-win total from the 2024 NFL Season.
20. Cleveland Browns - .519
Another team that could absolutely be the worst in the league, the Cleveland Browns are going to have a hard time winning just three games in 2025.
19. Cincinnati Bengals - .509
Missing the NFL playoffs in 2024 by just one game, the Cincinnati Bengals do have more of an average strength of schedule in the NFL for 2025.
18. Denver Broncos - .505
Winning 10 games in 2024, the Denver Broncos could have a path to improve on their win total with an average schedule.
17. Las Vegas Raiders - .502
A remade offense and an average schedule could allow the Las Vegas Raiders an avenue to scrape together nine wins at the most in 2025.
16. Los Angeles Rams - .491
I love the Los Angeles Rams as a team that could win the Super Bowl in 2025. Don't sleep on them this year.
15. Houston Texans - .481
If the Houston Texans offensive line is just average in 2025, they'll vault to contender status.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - .481
Can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their residency atop the NFC South in 2025?
13. Atlanta Falcons - .478
Michael Penix Jr perhaps taking a leap forward in 2025 could propel the Atlanta Falcons to the NFC South title.
12. Miami Dolphins - .474
Tua Tagovailoa's health is obviously the big factor here for the Miami Dolphins. Can he play a full 17 games in 2025?
11. Seattle Seahawks - .474
Getting worse this offseason, the Seattle Seahawks are likely the worst team in the NFC West and may not have a path to a winning record in 2025, even with an easier schedule.
10. Buffalo Bills - .467
The Buffalo Bills having one of the 10 easiest schedules in the NFL could be what this team needs to secure the top seed in the AFC and perhaps make a Super Bowl run.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars - .467
Second overall pick Travis Hunter and first-year head coach Liam Coen could bring the missing juice for this franchise in 2025.
8. Indianapolis Colts - .464
Maybe the worst QB room in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts at least have one of the easiest schedules in the league, but that may not matter.
7. New York Jets - .460
I am not sure Justin Fields is capable of leading an NFL franchise for 17 games, so we'll see how many games the Jets can win in the 2025 season.
6. Arizona Cardinals - .457
Sitting at 6-4 at one point in the 2024 NFL Season, the Arizona Cardinals rebuilt their defensive line and have an easier schedule for the coming season. Watch out for this team.
5. Carolina Panthers - .457
Watch out for the Carolina Panthers in 2025, as Bryce Young looked quite good following his benching in 2024.
4. Tennessee Titans - .450
Cam Ward will have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, so that could help him transition into league during his rookie season.
3. New England Patriots - .429
With how much talent they added this offseason and a new coach in Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots are absolutely a candidate to breakout in 2025.
2. New Orleans Saints - .419
Even with the second-easiest schedule in the NFL for 2025, the New Orleans Saints aren't going to win many games and will be a disaster.
1. San Francisco 49ers - .415
The honor of having the easiest schedule in the NFL for the 2025 season belongs to the San Francisco 49ers, a team in a bit of transition this offseason.