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Chicago Bears Hold NFL's Strongest Rest Advantage for 2026

The Chicago Bears have the best rest differential in the 2026 NFL season at +15, the second-best since 2002 behind the 2024 Ravens (+16). Rest differential measures how many days separate a team's games; more rest could affect injuries, though the metric has limited data. A look by Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports found that of the 25 teams with the best rest differentials since 2002, only 12 beat their preseason Vegas win totals, with 4 of the top 5 exceeding expectations. Whether the extra rest helps the Bears in 2026 remains uncertain, but it’s an edge that can’t hurt.

via Windy City Gridiron|

#2026-season #chicago-bears #nfl

sports10 days ago•8 min saved

Rest Disparities Put Eagles Among 2026 Schedule’s Biggest Losers

A 2026 rest-disparity analysis ranks the Eagles among the teams most hurt by the schedule, with five games featuring less rest than opponents; Chargers, Dolphins, Steelers, and Chiefs are also listed as hurt, while Bears, Cowboys, Titans, Cardinals, and Seahawks are helped. The data from Sharp Football Analysis and SB Nation suggests rest differentials may have less impact than in the past, but the Eagles’ tough slate includes travel and bye-week considerations, and the piece also touches on rookie Cole Payton’s fit and broader Eagles schedule discussion.

via Bleeding Green Nation|

#2026-season #nfl-schedule #philadelphia-eagles

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"The New York Jets' Schedule: Hidden Benefits and Prime Time Slots"

The New York Jets have the second-most advantageous schedule when it comes to rest before games, with a plus-12 rest differential when compared to opponents. They also have no games against teams coming off their bye weeks, which is definitely an edge. However, the Jets have a tough schedule in 2023, facing the Bills, Cowboys, Chiefs, and Eagles in their first six games.

via NBC Sports|

#jets #nfl #opponents