Ranking all 32 NFL teams (including the Eagles) by 2024 strength of schedule
Glenn Erby
·6 min read
We’re about 100 days from the 2024 NFL schedule reveal, but the world and Eagles fans already know who their opponents will be.
The league uses multiple factors in determining the year schedule of games.
There’s a cycle of inter-conference faceoffs; each NFC division rotates through each AFC division every four seasons and the other NFC divisions every three seasons.
In addition, where a team finishes within their division dictates a same-finish matchup with one team from the opposite conference and whichever divisions aren’t in the rotation for that season.
Philadelphia previously had one of the more difficult schedules over the past two years, but 2024 will see the Eagles among the top ten easiest schedules based on win-loss percentages from last year.
Offering an early glimpse into where the Eagles could finish this season, here’s how Philadelphia’s 17-game slate for 2024 stacks up to the rest of the league, in February.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 07: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a 21-14 victory against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 28: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Nov 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) react after a touchdown during the second half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws in the third quarter during a Week 3 NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 19-16.
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson throws the ball against the New England Patriots in the first half of his team’s loss 15-10 loss at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Wilson was 18-36 for 157 yards and no touchdowns.
San Francisco 49ers (.505)
Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during warmups before the start of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals (.502)
Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs (.502)
Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up prior to the AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) receives the handoff from quarterback Sam Howell (14) against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts in action against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) looks for a receiver against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale.
Miami Dolphins (.488)
Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks (.488)
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs with a ball during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back too pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons (.453)
Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) catches a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints (.453)
Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) run against Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III (21) and cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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