With the NFL officially confirming the 2026 schedule release for Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 PM ET, fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars are bracing for the road ahead. While specific dates and kickoff times are pending, the Jacksonville Jaguars strength of schedule (SOS) is already shaping the early storylines for the season.
Based on the latest Sharp Football Analysis using Vegas projected win totals, the Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 season with the #15 hardest schedule in the NFL. That places them in the Average difficulty tier, a path that still includes plenty of marquee matchups against playoff contenders.
Why the Jacksonville Jaguars Schedule is Ranked #15
Unlike traditional SOS rankings that rely on last year’s win-loss records, our 2026 analysis uses Vegas win totals to account for roster changes, draft hauls, and coaching shifts under head coach Liam Coen. For a closer look at the wider picture, see our 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule master rankings.
For the Jacksonville Jaguars, the #15 ranking is driven by:
- The Division Factor: Facing the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans twice each remains one of the more demanding division slates in football.
- The Positional Draw: The Jacksonville Jaguars draw the entire AFC North (Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers at home; Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals on the road) and the entire NFC East, two of the deeper divisions in their rotation.
- The 17th Game: A road trip to face the Chicago Bears adds significant weight to the strength of the schedule, sending Jacksonville Jaguars into a difficult road matchup.
Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 Home and Away Opponents
You can find the Jacksonville Jaguars printable 2026-27 schedule in PDF here: Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 Schedule.
| Home (EverBank Stadium) | Away (Road Trip) |
| Houston Texans | Houston Texans |
| Indianapolis Colts | Indianapolis Colts |
| Tennessee Titans | Tennessee Titans |
| Cleveland Browns | Baltimore Ravens |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Dallas Cowboys |
| Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
| New England Patriots | Denver Broncos |
| – | Chicago Bears (17th game) |
Key Matchups to Watch in 2026
- The Rivalry Game: A division date with the Houston Texans will be an important test for AFC South seeding and a measuring stick for Jacksonville Jaguars’s 2026 plans.
- The Cross-Conference Test: The Philadelphia Eagles matchup is one of the more difficult tests on the 2026 slate, with national attention guaranteed.
- The International Spotlight: Jacksonville Jaguars have an international fixture on the 2026 slate (London), giving the schedule a distinctive flavor.
Jacksonville Jaguars Strength of Schedule FAQ
How hard is the Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 schedule? The Jacksonville Jaguars have the #15 hardest schedule in the NFL. That falls in the Average tier compared to the rest of the league, with the difficulty driven primarily by the AFC North and NFC East draws.
When is the Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 schedule released? The full week-by-week schedule will be released by the NFL on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET. We will update this page with dates, times, and TV broadcasts as soon as the league publishes them.
Who is the Jacksonville Jaguars 17th game in 2026? The Jacksonville Jaguars are scheduled to face the Chicago Bears on the road as their rotating 17th game opponent for the 2026 season.
DOWNLOAD 2026 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS SCHEDULE TRACKER (PDF)
Be ready for the May 14 release. Download our low-ink printable PDF for the Jacksonville Jaguars to track every date, kickoff time, and TV broadcast as they are announced. For full team news and the official future opponents page, see the Jacksonville Jaguars official schedule.
NFL Resources
For more 2026 NFL schedule and strength of schedule context, see these companion guides on Sports Brackets:
- 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule: Complete 1-32 Rankings – the master ranking that places the Jacksonville Jaguars at #15.
- Future NFL Schedules hub – rolling future-season opponent lists for every team.
- 2026 NFL Schedule Printable and TV Lineups – the master 2026 NFL schedule article with team-by-team printable downloads.
- 2026 NFL Schedule Grid Printable – one-page printable grid of the 2026 NFL season at a glance.
