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Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Buffalo Bills higher than the New York Jets overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.

Current PFM Team Scores

Major edgeBUF

Buffalo Bills

85.7PFM Team Score#7 NFL
NYJ

New York Jets

73.4PFM Team Score#25 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Buffalo Bills Higher

The Buffalo Bills ask fewer questions at quarterback because Josh Allen sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. The New York Jets are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.

Buffalo also brings the more dependable offense. Buffalo adds the stronger defense. PFM still has the Buffalo Bills in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Buffalo vs. New York Across the Core Pillars

The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.

BUFBuffalo Bills
NYJNew York Jets
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Buffalo Bills 88.1, New York Jets 74.2, edge BUF +13.9; Offense: Buffalo Bills 91.4, New York Jets 72.9, edge BUF +18.5; Defense: Buffalo Bills 81.3, New York Jets 77.3, edge BUF +4.0; Coaching Direction: Buffalo Bills 72.5, New York Jets 72.8, edge NYJ +0.3; Roster Depth: Buffalo Bills 82.3, New York Jets 78.7, edge BUF +3.6. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK

Coaching Direction Is New York’s Only Close Fight

Aaron Glenn gives New York one place to push back. The Jets are only 0.3 points behind Buffalo in Coaching Direction, but that is where New York's case ends. Buffalo still has Josh Allen at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Jets cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

BUF85.7
Buffalo Bills 85.7
NYJ73.4
New York Jets 73.4
Major Buffalo Bills edge

Overall NFL Rank

BUF#7
Buffalo Bills #7
NYJ#25
New York Jets #25
Buffalo Bills ranks higher

QB Stability

BUF88.1
Buffalo Bills 88.1
NYJ74.2
New York Jets 74.2
Major Buffalo Bills edge

Roster Strength

BUF82.3
Buffalo Bills 82.3
NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7
Clear Buffalo Bills edge

Coaching Direction

BUF72.5
Buffalo Bills 72.5
NYJ72.8
New York Jets 72.8
Slight New York Jets edge

Recent Performance

BUF86.3
Buffalo Bills 86.3
NYJ65.5
New York Jets 65.5
Major Buffalo Bills edge

Offense

BUF91.4
Buffalo Bills 91.4
NYJ72.9
New York Jets 72.9
Major Buffalo Bills edge

Defense

BUF81.3
Buffalo Bills 81.3
NYJ77.3
New York Jets 77.3
Clear Buffalo Bills edge

Franchise Direction

BUF77.8
Buffalo Bills 77.8
NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9
Clear Buffalo Bills edge

Explosiveness

BUF90.6
Buffalo Bills 90.6
NYJ69.6
New York Jets 69.6
Major Buffalo Bills edge

Conference Rank

BUF#2
Buffalo Bills #2
NYJ#13
New York Jets #13
Buffalo Bills ranks higher

Division Rank

BUF#1
Buffalo Bills #1
NYJ#4
New York Jets #4
Buffalo Bills ranks higher

Outlook

BUFPlayoff ContenderNYJNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Buffalo Bills
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Buffalo Bills

Strongest Rating
Offense
Category Edge
Explosiveness
Biggest Matchup Concern
Coaching Direction

New York Jets

Strongest Rating
Roster Strength
Category Edge
None in this matchup
Biggest Matchup Concern
Explosiveness

New York's strongest current rating is Roster Strength, but Buffalo still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Explosiveness, where Buffalo owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Buffalo Bills

Remaining schedule rank: #7

Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams

Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions

Next five difficulty: 85.9

View Buffalo Bills Road Ahead

New York Jets

Remaining schedule rank: #15

Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills

Next five difficulty: 79.0

View New York Jets Road Ahead

Buffalo has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 7. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions. New York gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Buffalo still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 8, 2026. Schedule data updated September 9, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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