2026 IDP Strength of Schedule

The 2026 IDP Strength of Schedule chart is designed to be used as a directional draft tool – not as a rigid ranking system or projection model.

These rankings are based on how many IDP fantasy points each NFL team allowed by position last season. Because defensive production can shift meaningfully from year to year due to scheme changes, coaching changes, injuries, roster turnover, offensive pace, stat crew tendencies, and schedule context, this data should be treated as one piece of the larger draft puzzle.

That said, I still find this type of strength of schedule analysis useful – especially as a tiebreaker. If I’m choosing between two very similar IDPs in a draft and everything else is close, I’ll often lean toward the player with the more favorable positional schedule. That approach has worked well for me over the years.

The chart is broken out by IDP position so you can quickly compare schedule strength for defensive tackles, defensive ends, linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties. The lower the rank number, the more favorable the projected schedule is for that position.

Note: The data below is displayed using an embedded Google Sheet. Some readers may have issues viewing the table depending on their browser, device, or viewing method. If the embedded version does not load properly, you can access the sheet directly using the link below.

View the 2026 IDP Strength of Schedule Sheet