This week was focused only on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/2023-NFL-schedule-release-All-the-prime-time-games-of-the-football-season-20230511-0035.html">NFL schedule</a> that was released on Thursday night. The opponents each team is going to face gets determined right after the regular season ends, so everyone knew who they were meeting.



With the schedule now being completed the distribution of each game is what could benefit some franchises and harm others. In the losing side of the conversation are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Rumors-Kyle-Shanahan-relieved-49ers-avoided-familiar-foe-in-Week-1-20230511-0033.html">San Francisco 49ers</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Draft-Who-is-Mr-Irrelevant-2023-20230429-0022.html">Los Angeles Rams</a>.


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Some teams will have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Who-has-the-easiest-NFL-schedule-in-2023-20230511-0037.html">easier paths</a> while other might have to go through a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Who-has-the-hardest-NFL-schedule-in-2023-20230511-0038.html">tougher road</a>. Making a schedule that is liked by every team is virtually impossible. However, these two NFC West rivals have something in common that went against them.



<h2>NFL schedule: 49ers, Rams among the biggest losers</h2>



There are different ways to determine who was benefited with the schedule, but the discussions could end up being just opinions. Something that is easier to prove is how much time each team have to rest between games, and that’s exactly where these franchises were harmed the most.



The San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams will be playing against teams coming from their bye weeks four times. They are the only ones to have that disadvantage that might be huge during the demanding 17-game season.



San Francisco will play vs the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/cleveland-browns-trade-for-top-pass-rusher-to-pair-him-with-myles-garrett-20230513-BUS-660.html">Cleveland Browns</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/the-nfl-denied-a-super-bowl-contender-their-request-to-play-on-black-friday-20230513-BUS-710.html">Cincinnati Bengals</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jacksonville-jaguars">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-DeAndre-Hopkins-announces-the-team-hell-play-for-in-2023-20230501-0029.html">Arizona Cardinals</a> in weeks 6, 8, 10, and 15, respectively. Los Angeles is set to face the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Pittsburgh-Steelers-give-amazing-gift-to-Saul-Canelo-Alvarez-20230506-0030.html">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> in W7, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Schedule-2023-Jets-Aaron-Rodgers-set-to-visit-the-Dallas-Cowboys-early-20230511-0034.html">Dallas Cowboys</a> in W8, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Lamar-Jackson-shares-the-real-reason-why-he-asked-the-Ravens-for-a-trade-20230507-0021.html">Baltimore Ravens</a> in W14, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Commanders-could-be-in-serious-problems-for-trying-to-sign-Andrew-Luck-20230508-0025.html">Washington Commanders</a> in W15.

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NFL schedule: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams share massive disadvantage - Bolavip US

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The full <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Who-has-the-hardest-NFL-schedule-in-2023-20230511-0038.html">NFL schedule</a> was released last Thursday with a ton of exciting games. There will a fun opening matchup between the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Tom-Brady-addresses-Patrick-Mahomes-behavior-in-the-Super-Bowl-victory-parade-20230217-0036.html">Super Bowl</a> champions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Schedule-Super-Bowl-rematch-between-Chiefs-and-Eagles-has-a-confirmed-date-20230511-0026.html">Kansas City Chiefs</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/dan-campbells-incredible-reaction-after-lions-get-chiefs-and-patrick-mahomes-20230512-BUS-454.html">Detroit Lions</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/2023-NFL-schedule-release-All-the-prime-time-games-of-the-football-season-20230511-0035.html">although it gets even better from then on</a>.



Some things have not changed because they are already established traditions in the league. The Thanksgiving Day schedule slate is the best example of it. Every year the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Schedule-2023-Jets-Aaron-Rodgers-set-to-visit-the-Dallas-Cowboys-early-20230511-0034.html">Dallas Cowboys</a> and the Lions both get to host a game, with their opponents being the only thing that is uncertain before the schedule release.


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This season there was a new date appearing in the calendar after that Thursday triple-header. In 2023 it will be time for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Black-Friday-game-will-feature-Aaron-Rodgers-in-2023-20230510-0016.html">the first ever game on Black Friday</a>. It’s going to be a great clash featuring the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Former-Chiefs-teammate-warns-Tyreek-Hill-ahead-of-international-game-20230510-0035.html">Miami Dolphins</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Aaron-Rodgers-vs-Patrick-Mahomes-When-will-Jets-vs-Chiefs-be-played-20230511-0029.html">New York Jets</a> at MetLife Stadium. A divisional matchup between top teams should have a lot of people thrilled. However, one team didn’t like it.



<h2>A Super Bowl contender requested to play on Black Friday</h2>



The Jets have been away from the big scene for a long time because they weren’t able to have good teams for a while. This season that will change thanks only to their new quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Superstar-admits-he-considered-playing-for-the-Packers-while-Aaron-Rodgers-was-there-20230510-0038.html">Aaron Rodgers</a>. New York will go back to Sunday Night Football after 12 years, but they will also feature in this new spot in the calendar.



The Cincinnati Bengals were the team that offered to host the first ever game on Black Friday. This was told by the NFL VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. This could have been a great opportunity to appear in a standalone match for a small market franchise. However, not being selected doesn’t mean they won’t be considered in the future.



Cincinnati saw the opportunity to become a regular participant in what could become a huge thing in a couple of years, although the possibility of an AFC East rivalry game was too enticing. This week 12 clash between the Jets and the Dolphins will take place on November 24. “We’re thrilled to offer another way to delight Amazon customers, and give all fans free access to this AFC East showdown”, vice president of global sports video Marie Donoghue said about the broadcast.

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The NFL denied a Super Bowl contender their request to play on Black Friday - Bolavip US

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There is still a long time left for the new season to kick off. It’s going to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Patrick-Mahomes-and-Chiefs-will-face-surprising-rival-in-NFL-Kickoff-2023-20230511-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a fun matchup</a> including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Tom-Brady-addresses-Patrick-Mahomes-behavior-in-the-Super-Bowl-victory-parade-20230217-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Bowl</a> champions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-announces-international-games-for-2023-in-leak-of-schedule-release-20230510-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, but now there is a lot more to talk about. Who has the hardest schedule is precisely one of those topics.
Every team knew who they were going to play against this year. Once the regular season ends, the full list of opponents for the next one is already confirmed. With the NFL schedule release fans find out when those games are happening. 
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Big games like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Aaron-Rodgers-vs-Patrick-Mahomes-When-will-Jets-vs-Chiefs-be-played-20230511-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aaron Rodgers vs Patrick Mahomes</a> were announced in advance. Other important dates like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Patrick-Mahomes-and-Chiefs-get-blockbuster-matchup-for-New-Years-Eve-20230510-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Year’s Eve</a> or the inaugural <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Black-Friday-game-will-feature-Aaron-Rodgers-in-2023-20230510-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Friday</a> match were also leaked before the full schedule was revealed. However, it’s time to know who has the toughest calendar.
<h2>NFL Schedule 2023: Who has the highest strength of schedule?</h2>
Determining who has the biggest disadvantages in the schedule is something very subjective. Although trying to measure the level of their opponents can be weighed based on the strength of schedule. This could be a way to have a better idea of how tough a calendar seems to be by looking at the win percentage of each rival in the 2022 season.
The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Eagles-coach-Nick-Sirianni-opens-up-on-Jalen-Carters-conditioning-20230506-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia Eagles</a> have the hardest schedule in 2023. Philadelphia rank first with a .566 because they have contenders on their way. Playing in a competitive division against playoffs teams like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Cowboys-fans-attack-Micah-Parsons-for-wearing-a-Philadelphia-jersey-20230507-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Cowboys</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Giants-give-massive-contract-to-Dexter-Lawrence-amid-talks-with-Saquon-Barkley-20230504-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Giants</a> made their number go up. They will also have a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Schedule-Super-Bowl-rematch-between-Chiefs-and-Eagles-has-a-confirmed-date-20230511-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Bowl rematch</a> against the Chiefs.
<h2>Top 5 hardest NFL schedules in 2023</h2>
1- Philadelphia Eagles – .566
2- Miami Dolphins – .554
T3- New England Patriots – .549
T3- Dallas Cowboys – .549
T3- New York Giants – .549

Who has the hardest NFL schedule in 2023?

Who has the hardest NFL schedule in 2023? - Bolavip US

The NFL released the complete <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Schedule-Super-Bowl-rematch-between-Chiefs-and-Eagles-has-a-confirmed-date-20230511-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 schedule</a> on Thursday night. Some games like the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Patrick-Mahomes-in-Germany-and-Lamar-Jackson-in-London-lead-the-2023-NFL-international-games-20230510-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chiefs playing in Germany</a> or another clash between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Aaron-Rodgers-vs-Patrick-Mahomes-When-will-Jets-vs-Chiefs-be-played-20230511-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Bengals-sign-former-Super-Bowl-champion-as-potential-Joe-Burrow-backup-20230503-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Burrow</a> weresome of the matchups announced earlier. What franchises were going to inaugurate the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Black-Friday-game-will-feature-Aaron-Rodgers-in-2023-20230510-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Friday</a> program was also spoiled in advance.
Although now every fan knows when the team they support is playing. The opponents were something that was already established based on the formula used by the league, but it was still interesting to find out the exact dates. 
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This part of the season is ideal to start doing some projections based on when each game fell. It is also common to talk about who has the easiest schedule. Everyone can have an opinion, although there is one stat that simplifies that discussion.
<h2>NFL Schedule 2023: Who has the lowest strength of schedule?</h2>
The way the NFL schedule is made helps to keep the parity in a super competitive league. A lot of things can change from one season to the other, but it still a good starting point knowing how well each team played the previous year. This system can’t be considered perfect because there are moves that could shift the faith of a franchise, like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Schedule-2023-Jets-Aaron-Rodgers-set-to-visit-the-Dallas-Cowboys-early-20230511-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Jets</a> trading for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Superstar-admits-he-considered-playing-for-the-Packers-while-Aaron-Rodgers-was-there-20230510-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aaron Rodgers</a>.
The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Atlanta-Falcons-make-unexpected-trade-for-a-former-third-overall-pick-20230411-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> have the easiest NFL schedule in 2023. Their strength of schedule equates to .417, which represents the combined win percentage in the 2022 season of their rivals. Considering they finished last in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/What-number-will-QB-Bryce-Young-wear-with-the-Carolina-Panthers-20230502-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFC South</a> it makes total sense they rank high, having to play to other teams that ended fourth in their divisions. It’s also not a coincidence that teams in bad divisions appear at the top of this list.
<h3>Top 5 easiest NFL schedules in 2023</h3>
1- Atlanta Falcons 0.417
2- New Orleans Saints 0.427
3- Houston Texans 0.431
4- Indianapolis Colts 0.434
5- Tennessee Titans 0.448

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Who has the hardest NFL schedule in 2023?

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