Five NFL Schedule Overreactions: Postseason Hopes and Draft Impact
We evaluate five overreactions to the NFL schedule, considering how strength of schedule might affect the postseason chances for the Bears, Bengals, and Chiefs. We also analyze if the Dolphins' schedule suggests they could secure the top dr
Dan Graziano May 14, 2026, 08:15 PM ET Close Dan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and breaking news. Dan also contributes to Get Up, NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Sunday NFL Countdown and Fantasy Football Now. He is a New Jersey native who joined ESPN in 2011, and he is also the author of two published novels. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48758666/2026-nfl-schedule-release-overreactions-takeaways-best-games-opponents-matchups)._
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