See where Miami Dolphins' strength of schedule ranks before 2024 NFL schedule release
The NFL computer has spoken.
No, it hasn’t yet spit out the 2024 schedule, but we do have a list of the strength of schedule comparisons, based on last year’s records of all 32 teams.
And the Miami Dolphins check in tied for 24th. Their opponents were a combined 141-148 last season for a winning percentage of .488.
Only six teams have an easier schedule, at least according to last year’s records.
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The Cleveland Browns have the toughest schedule, with opponents at 158-131 (.547), which is reflective of the tough AFC North. The Baltimore Ravens are second at 155-134 (.536) and Pittsburgh Steelers third at 154-135 (.533).
Among Miami’s AFC East rivals, the Buffalo Bills are tied for sixth (149-140, .516), the New England Patriots tied for eighth (148-141, .512) and the New York Jets tied for 12th (146-143, .505).
Bringing up the rear are the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons (131-158, .453).
Rank | Team | SOS | Opp. Win Pct. |
1. | Cleveland Browns | 158-131 | .547 |
2. | Baltimore Ravens | 155-134 | .536 |
3. | Pittsburgh Steelers | 154-135 | .533 |
T-4. | Houston Texans | 152-137 | .526 |
T-4. | Green Bay Packers | 152-137 | .526 |
T-6. | New York Giants | 149-140 | .516 |
T-6. | Buffalo Bills | 149-140 | .516 |
T-8. | Jacksonville Jaguars | 148-141 | .512 |
T-8. | Las Vegas Raiders | 148-141 | .512 |
T-8. | New England Patriots | 148-141 | .512 |
11. | Detroit Lions | 147-142 | .509 |
T-12. | Los Angeles Rams | 146-143 | .505 |
T-12. | San Francisco 49ers | 146-143 | .505 |
T-12. | Dallas Cowboys | 146-143 | .505 |
T-12. | New York Jets | 146-143 | .505 |
T-16. | Cincinnati Bengals | 145-144 | .502 |
T-16. | Washington Commanders | 145-144 | .502 |
T-16. | Minnesota Vikings | 145-144 | .502 |
T-16. | Kansas City Chiefs | 145-144 | .502 |
20. | Denver Broncos | 143-146 | .495 |
T-21. | Indianapolis Colts | 142-147 | .491 |
T-21. | Philadelphia Eagles | 142-147 | .491 |
T-21. | Tennessee Titans | 142-147 | .491 |
T-24. | Arizona Cardinals | 141-148 | .488 |
T-24. | Seattle Seahawks | 141-148 | .488 |
T-24. | Miami Dolphins | 141-148 | .488 |
T-27. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 138-151 | .478 |
T-27. | Los Angeles Chargers | 138-151 | .478 |
T-29. | Carolina Panthers | 135-154 | .467 |
T-29. | Chicago Bears | 135-154 | .467 |
T-31. | New Orleans Saints | 131-158 | .453 |
T-31. | Atlanta Falcons | 131-158 | .453 |
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Where does Dolphins' strength of schedule rank among all 32 NFL teams?
