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Fantasy football strength of schedule: The best and worst remaining at each position in 2024

charles curtis
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws the balll into the stands after running for a touchdown during the second half of the N.F.L. game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Buccaneers won 20-16.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws the balll into the stands after running for a touchdown during the second half of the N.F.L. game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Buccaneers won 20-16.

If your fantasy football trade deadline is this week -- and for most leagues, it's ahead of Week 11 -- you need help identifying the best buy low and sell high opportunities (which we do every week here at For The Win!).

Here's one way to look at it: with strength of schedule.

Some teams have good schedules the rest of the way against the run or pass, some don't. So consider this a cheat sheet with a guide to the best and the worst, with a shoutout to FantasyPros for the help with this.

Let's go position by position and tell you the best and worst:

Best QB schedules

Nov 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) avoids a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) avoids a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints

Good news for: Baker Mayfield, Will Levis, Jalen Hurts, Bo Nix and Derek Carr.

Worst QB schedules

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks off the field after 24-14 loss to Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks off the field after 24-14 loss to Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns

Bad news for: Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson, Jameis Winston

Best RB schedules

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps backwards over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps backwards over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Washington Commanders

Good news for: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Kyren Williams, Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler

Worst RB schedules

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) reaches for Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) reaches for Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Chargers, Tenessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers

Bad news for: J.K. Dobbins, Tony Pollard, Derrick Henry, Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby, Chuba Hubbard

Best WR schedules

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) looks to run upfield after catching a pass at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com
Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) looks to run upfield after catching a pass at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com

New England Patriots, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans

Good news for: DeMario Douglas, Malik Nabers, Courtland Sutton, DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley

Worst WR schedules

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders

Bad news for: DJ Moore, Brian Thomas Jr., Jayden Reed, Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr., Terry McLaurin

Best TE schedules

Nov 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs with the ball as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) tackles during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881015 ORIG FILE ID: 20241110_jcd_sv7_0287.JPG
Nov 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs with the ball as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) tackles during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881015 ORIG FILE ID: 20241110_jcd_sv7_0287.JPG

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions

Good news for: Cade Otton, Theo Johnson, Trey McBride, Dallas Goedert, Sam LaPorta

Worst TE schedules

Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) catches a pass against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881011 ORIG FILE ID: 20241110_jcd_bb6_0592.JPG
Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) catches a pass against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881011 ORIG FILE ID: 20241110_jcd_bb6_0592.JPG

Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills

Bad news for: Colby Parkinson, Hunter Henry, Kylen Granson, Noah Fant, Dalton Kincaid

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