The full schedule won't be out until April, but the opponents for next season have already been chosen.

Based on this seasons records, the Lions have the 9th toughest schedule for next season at .543 winning %. The Patriots have the easiest @ .387%. Yup, the PATRIOTS have the easiest schedule in the league. Not that the schedule will actually matter for either of these teams. The Lions are unpredictable against everyone and the Patriots destroy everyone in their path.

Below is a list of the opponents with this season's W/L record in brackets.

HOME
Chicago (7-9)
Green Bay (13-3)
Jacksonville (11-5)
Minnesota (8-8)
New Orleans (7-9)
Tampa Bay (9-7)
Tennessee (10-6)
Washington (9-7)

AWAY
Atlanta (4-12)
Carolina (7-9)
Chicago (7-9)
Green Bay (13-3)
Houston (8-8)
Indianapolis (13-3)
Minnesota (8-8)
San Francisco (5-11)

Source:

MLive.com: Everything Michigan

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