On Thursday, May 14, we will find out what the Jacksonville Jaguars’ exact 2026 NFL schedule will be. But at this time, we already know which teams the Jaguars will be facing on the road and at home.
Based on their opponents’ projected win totals, the Jaguars’ strength of schedule ranks in the middle of the pack for this season.
While how the schedule falls can, to a degree, dictate the difficulty of a matchup, potentially altering the list below, let’s highlight the toughest games on the Jaguars’ schedule as of now.
Houston Texans (Away)
The Texans had one of the stingiest defenses in the NFL last season. Moving the ball and putting up points against this unit won’t come easily.
Baltimore Ravens (Away)
Facing a quarterback of Lamar Jackson’s caliber is always going to be a challenge. The Ravens also revamped their defense this offseason, which includes hiring Jesse Minter as the head coach.
Denver Broncos (Away)
The Jaguars won in Denver just last year, but this is another top-ranked defense that Liam Coen’s offense will have to contend with.
New England Patriots (Home)
New England made it to the Super Bowl last season. Their defense ranked third in the NFL in points per game allowed. Drake Maye also has another year of experience under his belt.
Philadelphia Eagles (Home)
A disruptive defense on one side, and an offense that features Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley. The Eagles should again be one of the top teams in the NFC.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 5 toughest opponents on Jaguars’ 2026 NFL schedule
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire
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