Does Strength of Schedule Really Matter?

Does Strength of Schedule Really Matter?

From The MMQB NFL Podcast by SI NFL

May 11, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss the significance of strength of schedule in the NFL and its implications for teams like the Lions and Browns.

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down why the Cowboys and Giants play in prime time so often before getting into whether the NFL’s strength of schedule really matters and if the Lions and Browns will benefit from it next season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Conor Orr

Guest: Albert Breer

Topics covered

  • strength of schedule
  • NFL analysis
  • Cowboys
  • Giants
  • Lions
  • Browns
  • prime time games

Keywords

  • strength of schedule
  • NFL
  • Cowboys
  • Giants
  • Lions
  • Browns
  • prime time

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Organizations: Cowboys, Giants, NFL, Lions, Browns

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