First of all, they're a point ahead, with a slightly easier schedule down the stretch.

A relatively easy schedule means the Patriots should at least equal last season's 11-5 record.

He also said that Auburn gave itself an easier schedule this season.

Tennessee has easy schedule remaining but can't win conference title because of loss to Florida.

All along, the Jets were surprisingly successful against a relatively easy schedule.

And they might do that because this is the easiest schedule they've had since I can remember.

"We have chosen to take the route of the easier schedule."

The two do not meet for the rest of this season, but Pittsburgh appears to have the easier schedule.

In fact, 16 teams will play easier schedules than the Jets.

They also have a relatively easy schedule the next three weeks.