Following Thursday’s NFL schedule release , the Buffalo Bills have been left with a mighty challenging 2026 slate of games that places them eighth in terms of strength of schedule. When you look at how the Bills’ schedule shapes up against those of their AFC East foes, the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, you’ll find that Buffalo may not have it so bad. Based on 2025-2026 win percentage, the Miami Dolphins [.542 opponent win percentage] have the second-most difficult schedule in the NFL, while the Patriots also come in two spots ahead of the Bills at No. 6, with their opponents holding a 2025 win percentage of .531 . So while the Bills’ eight upcoming matchups with playoff teams from a year ago may appear impossible on paper, there are those, even as close as Buffalo’s division, that may have a more difficult road this season. Breaking it down Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) scores a touchdown against the Patriots.…