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Bears have two of the least watchable games in 2025
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, but there will be no shortage of challenges given their second-most difficult strength of schedule that features slates against the AFC North, NFC East and two contests agains the rest of the NFC North. recently examined the most and least watchable games on the 2025 schedule. And while the Bears didn't have any games make the most-watchable list, they had two contests on the least-watchable list -- the Bears' Week 10 game against the New York Giants and Chicago's Week 15 contest against the Cleveland Browns. Advertisement Using their BWI (Bookies Watchable Index), the Bears-Browns game received a a score of 30.7 while Chicago's least watchable game is against the Giants (30.35). While there's plenty of excitement surrounding the Bears heading into 2025, due in large part to the duo of Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams, the same can't be said for their opponents on this list, New York and Cleveland. The Giants finished with a 3-14 record, which earned them the fourth overall selection in edge rusher Abdul Carter. Meanwhile, the Browns are also coming off a 3-14 campaign, where they landed defensive tackle Mason Graham at fifth overall. Both teams have questions, particularly at the quarterback position, while expectations are high for Williams in Year 2. While the Bears have one of the most difficult schedules in the league, including games against the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, there are some winnable games on the schedule that should help make head coach Ben Johnson's first year a success. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Chicago Bears have two of the least watchable games in 2025
New York Times
18-06-2025
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- New York Times
CFP leadership says there's no leading contender for Playoff format in 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The College Football Playoff staff recommended updating the strength of schedule metrics used in the selection process and hopes to have a new format in place by the fall. But CFP talks this week reached a reset on what that format will be for 2026 and beyond. 'I wouldn't say there's a leading contender right now for them, but they're taking a good look and a fresh look at it,' CFP executive director Rich Clark said Wednesday. Advertisement The CFP management committee, composed of 10 FBS conference commissioners and Notre Dame's athletic director, met twice over two days at a resort hotel overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest North Carolina. After the full group was done, the Power 4 commissioners met on their own to further discuss the direction of a playoff format for 2026-31. Though expansion from 12 teams seems likely in the next iteration of the Playoff, Clark made a point to say nothing is off the table. 'The format could be a lot different in '26 or it may be the same,' Clark said Wednesday. How best to pick the teams seems up for debate more so than the number of teams in the field. The Big Ten's long-supported plan to populate the field with automatic qualifiers — determined by league standings and play-in games — hit a roadblock when the Big 12 proposed a 16-team bracket with 11 at-large bids. The 5-11 model caught the attention of SEC coaches and administrators and sent CFP officials pivoting to examine the selection process. Clark said CFP staff met with data provider SportSource Analytics and some outside sources, including a mathematician from Google, to examine the statistics they provide the committee — with a focus on strength of schedule. 'Because some of these metrics were, I'd say, put into place with a whole different look in the way college football was laid out, with the way conferences were structured and things like that,' Clark said. 'So you have to step back and go, OK, how are we structured now? And look at it from that lens. I wouldn't say it's dramatic, but it's a refresh.' Clark said staff also met with athletic directors who served on the committee last year to talk about process. The CFP is still committed to using a committee to select the teams, despite some skepticism — especially in the Big Ten — about whether a subjective process is the best way to compare and contrast teams that play vastly different schedules. Advertisement 'There were no real discussions about changing priorities,' Clark said. 'We're looking at them and making sure we're viewing them through the right lens given where college football is today.' Clark said there is still time for discussion before a decision needs to be made. A firm deadline is Dec. 1, when TV partner ESPN needs to be notified. But Playoff leaders would like to be done well before that. 'By the fall, though, we want to have a decision,' Clark said. 'That's the preference for all of us so that we can get things put into place and the conference can make some decisions based on what the format is going to be.' Clark cautioned, though, that the decision would likely be for six years, and 'rushing to a bad decision is not in any of our best interests.' For 2025, the 12-team CFP bracket introduced last year will still be in effect, but with a tweak to the way teams are seeded, no longer reserving byes for the top four conference champions. Changes to the CFP format no longer need unanimous approval from the 11-member management committee. The SEC and Big Ten can shape the future without consensus from the group, but there remains some question about just how much power those conferences have to push through a format that has no support from the rest of the group. And whether it is advisable to do so. 'They're obligated to come to an agreement on what the format is,' Clark said. 'So they'll determine that between the parties, and then go forward from there.' Further complicating the CFP discussions is a local issue. The Big Ten is leery about signing off on a format heavy on at-large bids while the SEC — and the ACC — both play eight-game conference schedules. Big Ten (and Big 12) teams play nine conference games annually, and leaders in the conference believe those extra guaranteed losses can work against their teams in a race for at-large bids. Advertisement The SEC is still wavering on expanding from eight conference games to nine. Again, it comes down to being wary that their already rigorous schedules won't be properly rewarded in the selection process. The SEC put three teams in the 12-team CFP last year, with Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina all just on the outside in the selection committee's final ranking. The Big Ten's push for multiple automatic qualifiers from each power conference would substantially minimize the selection committee's role to mostly just seeding. The Big 12 and ACC have pushed back on a plan to reserve two playoff spots each for them and four each for the Big Ten and SEC. Five months of minimal progress led everybody back to the drawing board, looking for new solutions, but the management committee did come to some other decisions. The commissioners approved player availability reports for Playoff games that will mimic what the Big Ten and SEC use during the regular season, Clark said. The commissioners also approved instituting sports wagering monitoring beginning next season. 'How we do it is now up to the staff to really figure out what the details of that will be,' Clark said.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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All 32 NFL teams (including the Patriots) ranked by 2025 strength of schedule
The recent struggles for the New England Patriots can be mostly attributed to the personnel issues that have lingered for years. However, a case could also be made that another reason for those struggles has been due to the ridiculous strength of schedule. Over the last two seasons, the Patriots have had arguably the toughest regular season schedules in the NFL. It's never a good sign when a team is projected to have more blowout losses than wins, which was consistently becoming the problem for New England. Advertisement However, that isn't the case this season with the team finally receiving a blessing from the NFL scheduling gods. They'll be entering the 2025 season with one of the easiest schedules in the league and a legit opportunity to turn things around as quickly as the Washington Commanders did last season. The official schedules are slated to release on May 14, but the list of opponents for the Patriots this season has already been made available. Warren Sharpe calculated the strength of schedule for all 32 NFL teams and put together his annual ranking from easiest to hardest schedule: Oct 20, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) walks on the field before the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to throw against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans 3. New Orleans Saints Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) celebrates with wide receiver Chris Olave (12) after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs. Non-divisional opponents: Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears 4. Atlanta Falcons Sep 10, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) reacts with wide receiver Drake London (5) after a reception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings 5. Buffalo Bills ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on before a snap in the fourth quarter of a game against the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) Non-divisional opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans Dec 29, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) celebrates an interception with cornerback Montaric Brown (30), defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) and defensive end Travon Walker (44) against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals 7. Carolina Panthers NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 10: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on December 10, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers 8. Tennessee Titans Dec 29, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (2) runs the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns 9. Miami Dolphins MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 29: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins reacts after his team's 31-17 win against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts 10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) catches the game clinching first down late during the fourth quarter as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (5) defends at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions 11. Arizona Cardinals GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 10: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals prepares for a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at State Farm Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys 12. Indianapolis Colts INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 29: Lonnie Johnson Jr. #28 of the New Orleans Saints looks on as Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with Drew Ogletree #85 of the Indianapolis Colts after Ogletree's receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers 13. Seattle Seahawks Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrate after Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders 14. Denver Broncos Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws downfield during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Non-divisional opponents: Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, New York Jets 15. Los Angeles Chargers November 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins 16. New York Jets Dec 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) intercepts the ball intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) during the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars 17. Cincinnati Bengals NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 16: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 16, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos 18. Las Vegas Raiders Dec 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) takes the field for a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, New England Patriots 19. Washington Commanders Dec 15, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs against New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons 20. Los Angeles Rams INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles 21. Baltimore Ravens Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs 22. Dallas Cowboys Dec 2, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass against New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Carolina Panthers 23. Green Bay Packers Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals 24. Pittsburgh Steelers Oct 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) reacts during player introductions before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Los Angeles Chargers 25. Houston Texans Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) avoids a tackle by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart (90) during the second quarter in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens 26. Chicago Bears Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass in warm ups with head coach Matt Eberflus looking on before a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers 27. Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 19: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with teammates Eric Fisher #72 and Mitchell Schwartz #71 after a fourth quarter touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills 28. Minnesota Vikings Oct 8, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks 29. Philadelphia Eagles PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jalen Hurts #1 and Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles walk off the field against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) Non-divisional opponents: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30. Detroit Lions Oct 13, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams 31. Cleveland Browns Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) breaks a block from Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (74) during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports Non-divisional opponents: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders 32. New York Giants Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Non-divisional opponents: Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: How Patriots strength of schedule ranks among all 32 NFL teams in 2025
