The annual version of the NFL is fun because everyone wants to see key matches or perhaps a road trip for its favorite teams.
When the teams play some opponents are important, but probably not as much as the strength of the calendar itself.
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The NFL does not have a balanced calendar and some teams will benefit from an easier path. Washington commanders had The second calendar in the NFL last season. They went 12-5, accumulating 11 victories on teams that did not make the playoffs last season. Washington had a fun and formidable season, but it obviously benefited from the calendar. The calendar becomes more difficult this season for commanders.
The 49ers of San Francisco had the opposite experience. They had the most difficult calendar last season. There were many reasons, such as injuries, the 49ers went 6-11. But the most difficult NFL calendar was also a factor. Among the teams with the most packed schedules last season – 49ers, bear, giants, looters, brown and cardinals – none made the playoffs. The calendar becomes a lot, much easier for the 49ers this season.
Trying to predict the strength of the calendar is inaccurate. The team lists have changed since last season and will be better or worse than expected once the season at the start. But here is the strength of the calendar for the 2025 season, on the basis of the total victory percentage of their opponents in 2024:
(Stefan Milor / Yahoo Sports)
Giants have a difficult schedule again
The strength of the New York Giants Calendar is probably bad news. It is a team that is built, and coach Brian Daboll and the managing director Joe Schoen start the season on the hot seat. Based on last season’s records, the giants have the most difficult NFL calendar this season. It’s not great.
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There are many other teams with championship aspirations with some of the most difficult schedules in the League. The Lions of Detroit went 15-2 last season but are tied for the most difficult calendar. The Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia, the Eagles have the fourth calendar the most apron. Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are tied for the most difficult fifth slate. And commanders have the eighth, the hardest calendar after having one of the easiest in the NFL last season.
49ers have a large timing swing
The 49ers had the most difficult NFL calendar last season. This season, she turns completely and they have the simplest calendar, based on last year’s records. The 49ers obtain this calendar on the basis of a last place and being twinned with AFC South, which will probably be the lowest division of this conference. If you are optimistic about the 49ers, the extreme difference in the calendar should be one of the main reasons.
Other teams seeking improvement should be more easier this season. The New England Patriots, who had an excellent off -seasonHave the easiest third calendar. This is a reason to believe that patriots could make a great improvement.
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Another team with a particularly low calendar is the Bills, which are equal to the ninth schedule of time. It is the easiest among any competitor of the Super Bowl, unless you count the 49ers of this group.
Seeing games has been set up when the NFL publishes the full timetable on Wednesday evening is entertaining. But more attention should be given to the difficulty of the calendar of each team.