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NFL Reveals 2025 Strength of Schedule Rankings

The 49ers, Saints, and Patriots have the easiest schedules, while the Giants, Bears, and Lions face the toughest paths based on 2024 opponent records.

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Overview

  • The San Francisco 49ers have the easiest schedule for 2025, with opponents holding a combined 2024 winning percentage of .415.
  • The New York Giants are projected to face the toughest schedule, with opponents' 2024 winning percentage reaching .574.
  • The Bears and Lions are tied for the second-most difficult schedules, with both teams' opponents posting a .571 winning percentage in 2024.
  • The NFL's strength of schedule rankings use opponent win percentages from the previous season and the league's rotational scheduling formula.
  • The 2025 NFL season will kick off on September 4 with the Eagles facing the Cowboys, and the full regular-season schedule will be released on May 14.