Strength of schedule is calculated from the opponents projected fantasy points allowed for the DEF position. The best rating is +16 which gives the player the advantage against the defense and indicates an easy opponent, the worst rating is -16 which gives the defense the advantage and indicates a tough opponent.
A system change is looming large with Ray Horton switching over from Arizona to Ohio. The biggest problems with system switches are personnel. Do Cleveland have the right people? Mostly. The front 3 are exceptional, the linebackers should hold their own and they have some talent in the secondary. If things go well for Messrs Horton, Jackson, Kruger, Mingo, Ward and friends in the transition, this could well be a sleeper unit with a lot of risk:reward appeal.