NFC South Teams Face Challenging Four-Game Stretches in 2026 Season

Com published a schedule analysis on May 28, 2026, identifying the toughest four-game stretches for each NFC South team. The report states that not all stretches during an NFL season are created equal, noting that a favorable month can launch a playoff push while a difficult stretch can affect a team's standing.

The Falcons face their most difficult stretch in Weeks 3-6.

The sequence begins with a road game against the Green Bay Packers on September 24 and includes three consecutive primetime games from Weeks 3-5. Atlanta plays at the Packers on short rest on Thursday Night Football, then faces the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football.

The stretch concludes at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football before ending with the Chicago Bears on October 18. The article notes that Atlanta enters the stretch with a 4-1 prime-time record from 2025 and has won two consecutive Thursday Night Football games.

The sequence begins on October 25 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former Carolina quarterback Baker Mayfield. Carolina then travels to Green Bay on short rest for a Thursday Night Football game. The stretch also includes the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints.

The sequence begins with a road game against the Chicago Bears in November.