Not trying to scare anyone into waiving Peyton Manning, but as I play around with the scheduling data, I notice that the Broncos project to face the toughest defenses over the rest of the season. The Packers should face the softest.
This is based on what defenses have done so far. (For Denver, most notably, they've got two games left against Kansas City, which is allowing only 12 points per game).
Also note that I left out Week 17. I think most fantasy leagues are done at that time.
Anyway, grind out the numbers and it looks like the Packers, Eagles and Cowboys will be facing the softest defenses the rest of the season. Also toss in the Titans, with a pair against Jacksonville.
The Broncos, Dolphins, Jets, Rams and Saints (at least on paper) apparently will face the toughest defenses.
| STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE - POINTS (Weeks 8-16) | |
|---|---|
| Team | Points |
| Green Bay | 27.0 |
| Philadelphia | 26.4 |
| Dallas | 25.7 |
| Tennessee | 24.7 |
| Detroit | 24.6 |
| Chicago | 24.4 |
| Seattle | 24.4 |
| Arizona | 24.3 |
| Kansas City | 24.3 |
| San Diego | 24.3 |
| Washington | 24.1 |
| Houston | 23.7 |
| Baltimore | 23.5 |
| Jacksonville | 23.4 |
| Minnesota | 23.2 |
| NY Giants | 23.1 |
| San Francisco | 23.0 |
| Oakland | 23.0 |
| New England | 22.7 |
| Cincinnati | 22.5 |
| Indianapolis | 22.2 |
| Buffalo | 22.1 |
| Cleveland | 22.1 |
| Pittsburgh | 21.9 |
| Atlanta | 21.0 |
| Tampa Bay | 21.0 |
| Carolina | 20.9 |
| New Orleans | 20.7 |
| St. Louis | 20.7 |
| NY Jets | 20.6 |
| Miami | 20.3 |
| Denver | 20.1 |
--Ian Allan

