2012 NFL Strength Of Schedule: Schedule Gate?

How did the Patriots get a soft schedule this season and why did the Giants get the hardest? Schedule Gate? Team Winning Percentage Opp. Total Wins Opp. Total Losses Giants 0.547 140 116 Broncos 0.543 139 117 Browns 0.527 135 121 Ravens 0.523 134 122 Rams 0.523 134 122 Eagles 0.516 132 124 Panthers 0.513 123 117 Cardinals 0.512 131 125 Vikings 0.512 131 125 Chargers 0.504 121 119 Saints 0.504 129 127 Seahawks 0.504 129 127 Cowboys 0.504 129 127 Bengals 0.500 128 128 Colts 0.500 128 128 Jaguars 0.500 128 128 Steelers 0.500 128 128 Raiders 0.496 127 129 Dolphins 0.496 127 129 Bears 0.492 126 130 Lions 0.492 126 130 Chiefs 0.492 126 130 Jets 0.492 126 130 Falcons 0.488 125 131 Redskins 0.488 125 131 49ers 0.488 125 131 Buccaneers 0.484 124 132 Titans 0.480 123 133 Texans 0.473 121 135 Bills 0.473 121 135 Packers 0.469 120 136 Patriots 0.453 116 140