NFL Releases 2025 Strength of Schedule: Giants, Lions, Bears Top the Tough List
The NFL has revealed its strength of schedule rankings for the 2025 season, and three NFC teams are facing the toughest roads ahead — the New York Giants, Chicago Bears, and Detroit Lions.
Giants, Lions, Bears Face Grueling 2025 Slates
According to the league’s data, strength of schedule is determined by the combined 2024 record of a team’s 17 opponents. The Giants come out with the hardest projected schedule in 2025. Their opponents had a combined 2024 record of 166-123, giving them a league-high .574 winning percentage.
Close behind, the Bears and Lions are tied for second place. Both face opponents with a 165-124 record and a .571 win percentage, indicating challenging seasons ahead for all three franchises.
The List of NFL Releases 2025 Strength of Schedule:
- Giants – 166-123 (.574)
T-2. Bears – 165-124 (.571)
T-2. Lions – 165-124 (.571) - Eagles – 162-127 (.561)
T-5. Cowboys – 161-128 (.557)
T-5. Packers – 161-128 (.557)
T-5. Vikings – 161-128 (.557) - Commanders – 159-130 (.550)
- Ravens – 154-135 (.533)
- Steelers – 152-137 (.526)
T-11. Chiefs – 151-138 (.522)
T-11. Chargers – 151-138 (.522)
T-13. Browns – 150-139 (.519)
T-13. Bengals – 147-142 (.509)
T-13. Broncos – 146-143 (.505)
T-16. Raiders – 145-144 (.502)
T-16. Rams – 142-147 (.491)
T-16. Texans – 139-150 (.481)
T-16. Buccaneers – 139-150 (.481) - Falcons – 138-151 (.478)
T-21. Dolphins – 137-152 (.474)
T-21. Seahawks – 137-152 (.474)
T-23. Bills – 135-154 (.467)
T-23. Jaguars – 135-154 (.467) - Colts – 134-155 (.464)
- Jets – 133-156 (.460)
T-27. Cardinals – 132-157 (.457)
T-27. Panthers – 132-157 (.457) - Titans – 130-159 (.450)
- Patriots – 124-165 (.429)
- Saints – 121-168 (.419)
- 49ers – 120-169 (.415)
These rankings show the uphill battles awaiting some teams — particularly those in the NFC East and North — and provide a clearer sense of who might be on the rise or in for a rough ride in the 2025 NFL season.
