NFL 2026 schedule release: How opponents are selected — and why we’ve known them for months
As football fans anxiously await Thursday’s release of the full NFL 2026 regular-season schedule, it’s sometimes forgotten that we already know each team’s schedule for 2026.Sort of.The NFL’s schedule release day is a big deal for many reasons. Fans can set their calendars and make their travel plans, knowing exactly when their team is playing. They can also map out advantages and disadvantages, such as playing a team like the Kansas City Chiefs early in the season when Patrick Mahomes might still be getting back to full speed after his ACL tear. For players and coaches, there is strong interest in knowing where long homestands and road trips fall, as well as when they get the bye week.Advertisementالمصدر: The Athletic | Source: The Athletic
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