NFL schedule 2026 winners and losers: Texans set up nicely, 49ers's tough travel

So much anticipation, so much buildup, so much angst. And then, after a mind-bending flurry, it was over.And that was just my colonoscopy prep, which coincided Thursday with the NFL schedule release. Now, we’ll all await the results. Mine should be available long before September, but I’ll declare myself a winner for getting through it.In that same spirit, let’s highlight some winners and losers from the schedule release.Advertisement