2022 --- STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE---A N D ..... Schedule??

Here is the latest information on the NFL schedule. The actual schedule is due to be released on Thursday, I think. The following information is courtesy of CBS Sports. We've known that the Panthers would have a tough schedule this year....based solely on our opponents. "WHO" we play is a foregone conclusion after the previous season is concluded. There is an exact 'formula' that is used to determine how the schedule is laid out. I will not go into it  because it is mind-numbing, but it's out there for anyone who is interested.

Here is a discussion about Strength of Schedule (SOS..). It is not the same as the actual schedule, but is based on who you play and where they finished last season, wins-losses, playoffs, etc. I am not sure how the actual "strength" decimal number is calculated, and I'm not really interested enough to research it. But, at least in this case, CBS Sports has done all of the work for us.

CBS Sports: Strength of Schedule article from CBS Sports

For those who just want to see the actual "SOS" chart, I will include some screen shots.  Naturally...These will show up as thumbnails, but just "click" on them to view full size.

       

SO... There are eleven teams with tougher schedules than the Panthers. We are tied for number twelve with two others. All the rest have easier schedules.

What does all of this mean.??  Who knows..!!  But, NOW, you know as much as I do.!!  (Maybe MORE..!!!)