
NFL schedule winners and losers: Packers get soft beginning, Patriots face toughest start in 40 years
Here are a few initial winners and losers from the 2026 NFL schedule release
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Here are a few initial winners and losers from the 2026 NFL schedule release

NEW YORK — Gang Green fans will see a familiar face to begin Week 1. The 2026 season will begin in Nashville for the Jets as they will take on the Titans. Robert Saleh, who coached the Jets for four seasons, became Tennessee’s coach in January following a second stint as 49ers defensive coordinator.

The 2026 NFL schedule release included reveals of primetime matchups. See the Chiefs' primetime schedule.

The Browns saluted Street Fighter, and the Bengals warned the Ravens they couldn't back out of their upcoming game in schedule release videos.

While Tom Brady has now completed two seasons as an NFL color commentator for Fox, the New England Patriots legend has never been back to Foxborough as a broadcaster. That will change in 2026. The NFL released its full 2026 schedule on Thursday night, and it was revealed that the Patriots will host

While some NFL teams got creative with their schedule release videos, others kept it plain.

NFL fans want to know: Is that a wig or did Trevor Lawrence cut his hair for the Jaguars schedule release video?

The NFL continues to refuse to get out of the College Football Playoff's way. This year marks the third consecutive season that the Shield has stepped on the NCAA's toes.

Before the NFL schedule release, the Dallas Cowboys already knew about one of their primetime matchups. See their full primetime schedule.