The New York Jets revealed their complete 2026 regular season schedule last week.
The rebuilding Jets will begin their campaign with a juicy matchup with the Tennessee Titans that is littered with revenge-related storylines on both sides. From there, they’ll host the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 for the home opener.
If the Jets are to surpass expectations in 2026, they’ll have to take advantage of easier stretches on their 2026 schedule. Win-total predictions are low.
Jets Wire identified the easiest three-game stretch on the Jets’ 2026 schedule.
Week 7: Miami Dolphins
The Jets will face their division rival Miami Dolphins for the first time in East Rutherford in Week 7. Many analysts around the league view the Jets and Dolphins as being in contention for the No. 1 overall selection in the 2027 NFL draft. The late October meeting qualifies as a winnable matchup for the Jets.
Week 8: Las Vegas Raiders
The following week, the Jets host their second consecutive home contest, this time against the Las Vegas Raiders. Will Raiders No. 1 overall quarterback Fernando Mendoza be starting for the Raiders? Teams with rookie quarterbacks tend to struggle.
Week 9: @ Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs don’t feel like an easy matchup, but quite frankly, the Jets don’t have an easier three-game stretch. The Chiefs did struggle to a disappointing 6-11 record in 2025. If they fall short of expectations again, perhaps the Jets can execute an upset.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 2026 NFL schedule: What is the easiest 3-game stretch for the Jets?
Reporting by Justin Melo, Jets Wire / Jets Wire
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