The Cowboys, Jets, Rams, and Broncos have had the toughest schedules so far this year. The Saints, Raiders, Steelers, and Cowboys to a lesser extent have thrived despite their early draw.
| Team | Win% | Projected | Opponent Projected |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0.500 | 0.727 | 0.678 |
| New York Jets | 0.400 | 0.406 | 0.658 |
| St. Louis Rams | 0.000 | 0.183 | 0.655 |
| Denver Broncos | 0.200 | 0.237 | 0.644 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0.000 | 0.235 | 0.596 |
| Chicago Bears | 0.400 | 0.431 | 0.594 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0.400 | 0.218 | 0.571 |
| New Orleans Saints | 0.800 | 0.675 | 0.567 |
| Oakland Raiders | 0.600 | 0.697 | 0.563 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0.600 | 0.537 | 0.550 |