Strength of schedule is always an interesting conversation during the offseason,
but the gaze is often focused in the wrong direction. 2022 crystalizes this more than other recent years
. Any fan looking at their team’s schedule this offseason would’ve circled the Los Angeles Rams
as one of the toughest games on the itinerary.
But the Rams are 3-7 and look miserable just a year after hoisting the Lombardi trophy.
Offseason strength of schedule based on what happened the prior year means very little.
But who a club has faced on their journey in the current season?
, the Dallas Cowboys are the only NFC team that has played 50% of their schedule against other playoff teams.
They are 3-2 in those games and their record is even more impressive when considering
they’ve played 50% of their games without their starting quarterback.
Strength of schedule is always an interesting conversation during the offseason,