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2026 NFL schedule release: How do travel, rest, prime time and outdoor games impact teams?

May 14, 2026

The 2026 NFL Schedule features 272 games, played on six different days of the week across 18 weeks in eight different countries. This creates a number of interesting quirks and wrinkles related to travel and timing. Ben McWilliams reveals some key trends.