NFL 2023: Eagles have hardest, Falcons have easiest strength of schedule
The 2023 NFL schedule release will clarify when and where all 32 teams will play their 17-game slate, but there are still some aspects to the schedule that are already known.
Even the opponents are known. Thanks to the NFL’s scheduling formula from 2002 — and updated to accommodate a 17th game in 2021 — fans can be assured of who will be visiting and where their team will be traveling for years to come. The only true variables are the same place finisher games.
Strength of schedule is another aspect that is already known about the 2023 slate. By adding up the combined 2022 wins, losses, and ties from their 2023 opponents, teams are able to understand their strength of schedule.
Here is a look at the strength of schedule for each team.
1. Philadelphia Eagles — .566
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2. Miami Dolphins — .554
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T-3. New England Patriots — .549
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T-3. Dallas Cowboys — .549
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T-3. New York Giants — .549
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6. New York Jets — .545
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7. Buffalo Bills — .542
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8. Washington Commanders — .535
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9. Los Angeles Rams — .533
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10. Las Vegas Raiders — .524
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11. Arizona Cardinals — .519
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T-12. Los Angeles Chargers — .517
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T-12. Denver Broncos — .517
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T-12. Seattle Seahawks — .517
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15. San Francisco 49ers — .514
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16. Kansas City Chiefs — .512
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17. Cincinnati Bengals — .510
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T-18. Chicago Bears — .497
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T-18. Minnesota Vikings — .497
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20. Detroit Lions — .495
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21. Baltimore Ravens — .484
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22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — .483
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23. Jacksonville Jaguars — .477
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24. Green Bay Packers — .476
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25. Pittsburgh Steelers — .470
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26. Cleveland Browns — .460
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27. Carolina Panthers — .453
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28. Tennessee Titans — .448
Dec 18, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel stands on the side line during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
29. Indianapolis Colts — .434
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30. Houston Texans — .431
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31. New Orleans Saints — .427
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32. Atlanta Falcons — .417
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