Which NFL Team Has the Easiest Schedule in 2021?
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The 2021 NFL season is just around the corner, and every team is looking to make a run at the Lombardi Trophy. But which team has the easiest road to the playoffs?
New England Patriots
Home Games
The New England Patriots have one of the easiest schedules in 2021. They have seven home games and only four away games. Three of their home games are against AFC East rivals, and the other four are against teams that finished below .500 last season. Their away games are against the NFC East, which is widely considered to be the weakest division in football.
Away Games
The New England Patriots have the easiest schedule in 2021, based on their opponents’ winning percentages from the 2020 season. They will face teams with a combined record of 128-128 (.500).
The Patriots’ away games are against the Buffalo Bills (10-6), New York Jets (2-14), Miami Dolphins (10-6), Los Angeles Chargers (7-9), Arizona Cardinals (8-8), Denver Broncos (5-11), Las Vegas Raiders (8-8) and Baltimore Ravens (11-5).
While the Patriots do have some tough away games, they also have some very winnable ones. They should be able to take advantage of their opponents’ weak spots and come out with a winning record in 2021.
Green Bay Packers
When it comes to NFL teams, the Green Bay Packers have always been one of the best. They have a rich history and tradition of winning, and their fans are some of the most loyal in the league. The Packers also have one of the easiest schedules in 2021.
Home Games
The Green Bay Packers have one of the most loyal fan bases in the NFL, and they will have plenty of chances to show their support this season with eight home games at Lambeau Field. The Packers will host the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Away Games
In 2021, the Green Bay Packers will play the following teams on the road:
– Minnesota Vikings
– Detroit Lions
– Chicago Bears
– New Orleans Saints
– Los Angeles Rams
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers
– Seattle Seahawks
– Pittsburgh Steelers
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have the easiest NFL schedule in 2021. They play in a relatively weak division and have several winnable games outside of their division. The Rams also have a bye week in Week 8, which is always a nice bonus.
Home Games
The Los Angeles Rams have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL in 2021. They have seven home games and only five away games. They also have a bye week in Week 10. The Rams’ opponents have a combined record of 107-145-2 (.423 winning percentage) from last season.
1) Green Bay Packers (Week 1)
2) San Francisco 49ers (Week 2)
3) Baltimore Ravens (Week 3)
4) Detroit Lions (Week 4)
5) Seattle Seahawks (Week 5)
6) Arizona Cardinals (Week 6)
7) Dallas Cowboys (Week 7
Away Games
The Los Angeles Rams will have some tough competition when they hit the road in 2021. They’ll face the Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings, all of which made the playoffs in 2020.
Minnesota Vikings
According to NFL.com, the Minnesota Vikings have the easiest schedule in 2021. Their opponents have a combined record of 120-136-0, which is a winning percentage of 46.9%. The second-easiest schedule belongs to the Green Bay Packers, whose opponents have a combined record of 121-135-0, for a winning percentage of 47.3%.
Home Games
1. Chicago Bears
2. Detroit Lions
3. Green Bay Packers
4. Carolina Panthers
5. Los Angeles Rams
6. San Francisco 49ers
7. Seattle Seahawks
Away Games
The Minnesota Vikings have one of the easier schedules in the NFL for 2021. They will face some tough opponents, but they will also have some games that they should be able to win.
Away Games:
The Vikings will have seven away games in 2021. They will face the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Of these seven games, the Vikings should be able to win at least four of them. The Packers and Bears are always tough opponents, but the Vikings have a good chance to beat both of them. The Lions and Saints are also tough opponents, but the Vikings should be able to win at least one of those games. The Rams and Seahawks are both difficult teams to beat on the road, but the Vikings have a good chance to win one of those games as well. The Buccaneers are a good team, but they are beatable.
In all, the Vikings should win at least four of their seven away games in 2021. This would give them a winning record on the road for the season and put them in a good position to make the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have the easiest schedule in 2021. They have the luxury of playing in a weak division and they have several winnable games outside of their division. They also have a bye week early in the season, which will allow them to get a head start on their opponents.
Home Games
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the most difficult schedules in 2021. They have seven games against teams that made the playoffs in 2020, including five on the road. They also have a bye week in Week 11, which means they will miss out on playing the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.
Away Games
The San Francisco 49ers will have to travel for eight away games in 2021. Here’s a look at their road schedule:
Week 2: at New York Jets
Week 3: at New England Patriots
Week 5: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 7: at Arizona Cardinals
Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams
Week 12: at Miami Dolphins
Week 15: at Detroit Lions
Week 17: at Denver Broncos