Take out the divisional games and here are the main differences in the opponents. Not really much difference... the Broncos do pick up what appear to be the 2 tougher opponents, but that's what winning the division brings.
Colts - who knows what they'll be like, but if Manning is back and healthy, it won't be easy. The Bills - they may look a lot different.
Titans, Jets, Jags & Dolphins... none of them really sucks (Jags are the least daunting of the group. But, in 2012 - the opponents are all fairly equal, so the schedule shouldn't be an excuse for anyone. The scheduling for when the away games are played will be critical...
Chiefs Home: Ravens, Bengals, Colts, Falcons, Panthers
Away: Browns, Steelers, Bills, Saints, Buccaneers
Broncos Home: Browns, Steelers, Texans, Saints, Buccaneers
Away: Ravens, Bengals, Patriots, Falcons, Panthers
Chargers Home: Ravens, Bengals, Titans, Falcons, Panthers
Away: Browns, Steelers, Jets, Saints, Buccaneers
Raiders Home: Browns, Steelers, Jaguars, Saints, Buccaneers
Away: Ravens, Bengals, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers
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