Now that the NFL has released the 2022 schedule, we can take a look from week to week and get a full scope on how difficult each game should be on paper. The New Orleans Saints have lucked out: their schedule ranks near the middle of the road in terms of difficulty, and a number of their toughest games are going to be at home in front of a friendly crowd.
There are some rough stretches this season, though, whether it be some tough games before a late-season bye week or a cold-weather road trip as the season winds down. Here is our ranking of how difficult we think each game will be, from easiest to toughest: