Slight edgeATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.7PFM Team Score#20 NFL
Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison
The Atlanta Falcons hold a slight overall advantage over the New York Jets in the current PFM ratings. Atlanta separates itself through the more dependable offense and the less uncertain coaching staff.
Current PFM Team Scores
NYJ
New York Jets
75.1PFM Team Score#22 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Atlanta Falcons Higher
The Atlanta Falcons bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than New York when the opening approach stalls. New York's strongest counterargument is Defense. The Jets can lean on their defense more than the Falcons can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team.
Atlanta also brings the less uncertain coaching staff. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Atlanta's slight overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Atlanta vs. New York Across the Core Pillars
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ATLAtlanta Falcons
NYJNew York Jets
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
New York Jets’ Best Argument
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the New York Jets sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. The defense advantage is a real point in New York's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for New York is that Atlanta counters with the more dependable offense and the less uncertain coaching staff.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
ATL76.7
Atlanta Falcons 76.7NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Overall NFL Rank
ATL#20
Atlanta Falcons #20NYJ#22
New York Jets #22QB Stability
ATL77.2
Atlanta Falcons 77.2NYJ75.4
New York Jets 75.4Roster Strength
ATL76.3
Atlanta Falcons 76.3NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7Coaching Direction
ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3Recent Performance
ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6NYJ69.9
New York Jets 69.9Offense
ATL80.5
Atlanta Falcons 80.5NYJ76.7
New York Jets 76.7Defense
ATL77.5
Atlanta Falcons 77.5NYJ80.6
New York Jets 80.6Franchise Direction
ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Explosiveness
ATL80.2
Atlanta Falcons 80.2NYJ78.2
New York Jets 78.2Conference Rank
ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11NYJ#11
New York Jets #11Division Rank
ATL#2
Atlanta Falcons #2NYJ#3
New York Jets #3Outlook
ATLIn the Playoff MixNYJPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Atlanta FalconsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Atlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #16
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 83.8
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadNew York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 79.9
View New York Jets Road AheadNew York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 12. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos. Atlanta also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the less uncertain coaching staff.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.
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