Ranking top 5 NFL teams with easiest opponents in 2025 ft. Patriots
The full 2025 NFL schedule release will take place on May 14, but all 32 teams already know their 17 opponents for this year. Some teams will be in more favorable situations than others based upon the divisions and other opponents they take on. Here are the five teams with the easiest matchups this season.
Teams with easiest 2025 NFL schedule opponents
#5 - Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers took a slight step forward last season, but this could be the make-or-break year for Bryce Young. He will need to perform if he wants to keep his job as their starter and has a decent schedule that could potentially help him to do so. His relatively weak NFC South division contributes to this, as well as being scheduled against the AFC East, with the exception of a difficult matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
#4 - Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans made a major move for their overall outlook by selecting Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. He is expected to serve as their starting quarterback this year, and playing in a relatively weak AFC South could aid in his development. He also gets favorable games against the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns.
#3 - New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are welcoming in a new era after hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. They already took a step forward last year with Drake Maye and will look to continue this trend going forward. Their scheduled opponents give them a solid chance of doing so, including matchups with the NFC South, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns.
#2 - New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints recently received shocking news during the 2025 NFL offseason when Derek Carr officially announced his retirement. This puts them in a challenging situation this year, but they will have one of the easiest schedules for a potential chance to overcome it. This gives rookie Tyler Shough a decent shot at success.
#1 - San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are coming off an extremely disappointing season last year, which has contributed to them having the easiest set of opponents in 2025. They already play in one of the weaker divisions in the NFL and also get favorable situations against the NFC South and AFC South, with the Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns also scheduled.