2026 NFL Schedule: Dolphins Face Tough Final Six

The 2026 NFL schedule, spanning 272 games over 18 weeks, reveals Miami Dolphins will play six former playoff teams in their final stretch: Denver, Chicago, Green Bay, Los Angeles, Buffalo, and New England. This cluster of strong opponents could keep the Dolphins’ projected 4.5‑win season from materializing, despite a new coach, GM, and quarterback. The schedule’s uneven distribution of bye weeks also means teams like the Eagles and Chargers face multiple opponents coming off a bye, further complicating the season’s dynamics.

Detroit Lions fans, you can finally set your calendars for this fall. The Lions' complete 2026 schedule has arrived. They'll open against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1, and will close the year on the road against the Green Bay Packers. Here is the Lions' full regular-season slate, and how we think they'll do in 2026. Week 1: Sept. 13 vs. New Orleans SaintsWeek 2: Sept. 17 (Thursday) at Buffalo BillsWeek 3: Sept. 27 vs. New York JetsWeek 4: Oct. 4 at Carolina PanthersWeek 5: Oct. 11 at Arizona CardinalsWeek 6: BYEWeek 7: Oct. 25 vs. Green Bay PackersWeek 8: Nov. 1 vs. Minnesota VikingsWeek 9: Nov. 8 at Miami DolphinsWeek 10: Nov. 15 vs. New England Patriots (in Munich)Week 11: Nov. 22 vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersWeek 12: Nov. 26 vs. Chicago Bears (Thanksgiving)Week 13: Dec. 6 at Atlanta FalconsWeek 14: Dec. 13 vs. Tennessee TitansWeek 15: Dec. 20 at Minnesota VikingsWeek 16: Dec. 28 (Monday) vs. New York GiantsWeek 17: Jan. 3 at Chicago BearsWeek 18: TBD at Green Bay Packers Our Ben Arthur likes the Lions' chances of having a bounce-back season in 2026. He's predicting Detroit to win 10 games, thanks to an easier schedule. "On paper, the Detroit Lions’ offense is worse off. Standout RB2 David Montgomery is out of the picture. There are shuffling parts on an O- line that struggled in 2025. But with a fourth-place schedule, Detroit is poised to have a bounce-back year," Arthur wrote. "The Lions clearly have a path to double-digit victories. It remains to be seen, though, if they can get back into the NFC’s elite with all the personnel changes." The Lions' projected win total for the 2026 season currently sits at 10.5 wins at FanDuel Sportsbook. Their odds to win the Super Bowl sit at +1700, while their odds to make the playoffs are -215. Detroit didn't take many big swings this offseason. The Lions traded away running back David Montgomery, giving him to the Houston Texans, before signing former Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco. Their priciest signing was former Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays, giving him a three-year, $25 million deal. In the draft, the Lions used their first-round pick on Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller. They also added Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore and Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder as they seek to improve their defense. Following the draft, our Ralph Vacchiano placed the Lions at No. 15 in his power rankings. "Dan Campbell is all about the trenches, and he got help on both sides with OT Blake Miller (Round 1) and edge rusher Derrick Moore (Round 2)," Vacchiano wrote of the Lions. Detroit's draft haul also earned a strong mark from our draft analyst, Rob Rang. Rang gave the Cowboys a B-plus grade for their picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. "Campbell’s fiery coaching style has made him a favorite for many NFL fans, but [general manager Brad] Holmes and his scouts also deserve a lot of credit for turning the Lions into a contender," Rang wrote. rocore.sbs

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