Eagles News: Philadelphia among teams hurt by NFL schedule makers most in 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are among the NFL teams most disadvantaged by the 2026 schedule, facing five games with less rest than their opponents. They are grouped with the Chargers, Dolphins, Steelers, and Chiefs as teams with significant rest disadvantages. Meanwhile, teams like the Commanders, Cowboys, and Titans have minimal rest disadvantages, raising concerns about competitive balance.
- ▪The Eagles have five games in the 2026 season with a rest disadvantage, the second-most in the league.
- ▪Seven teams have five or more games with a rest disadvantage, the second-highest number in NFL history.
- ▪The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, both NFC East rivals of the Eagles, have one or zero games with a rest disadvantage.
- ▪The Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills have the most favorable rest differentials in the 2026 NFL season.
- ▪A recent study indicates that the competitive impact of rest differentials has decreased since 2011.
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