Clear edgeBUF
Buffalo Bills
83.5PFM Team Score#7 NFL
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Buffalo Bills higher than the New York Jets overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
NYJ
New York Jets
75.1PFM Team Score#22 NFL
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. New York's strongest counterargument is Defense. 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.
Buffalo also brings the more dependable offense. Buffalo adds the deeper roster. 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
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
New York Jets’ Best Argument
The New York Jets have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Buffalo still answers with the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
BUF83.5
Buffalo Bills 83.5NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Overall NFL Rank
BUF#7
Buffalo Bills #7NYJ#22
New York Jets #22QB Stability
BUF87.1
Buffalo Bills 87.1NYJ75.4
New York Jets 75.4Roster Strength
BUF81.7
Buffalo Bills 81.7NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7Coaching Direction
BUF75.0
Buffalo Bills 75.0NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3Recent Performance
BUF86.4
Buffalo Bills 86.4NYJ69.9
New York Jets 69.9Offense
BUF91.3
Buffalo Bills 91.3NYJ76.7
New York Jets 76.7Defense
BUF67.5
Buffalo Bills 67.5NYJ80.6
New York Jets 80.6Franchise Direction
BUF77.8
Buffalo Bills 77.8NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Explosiveness
BUF93.0
Buffalo Bills 93.0NYJ78.2
New York Jets 78.2Conference Rank
BUF#2
Buffalo Bills #2NYJ#11
New York Jets #11Division Rank
BUF#1
Buffalo Bills #1NYJ#3
New York Jets #3Outlook
BUFPlayoff ContenderNYJPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Buffalo BillsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Buffalo Bills
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 80.3
View Buffalo Bills 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 AheadBuffalo has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 8. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, and Denver Broncos. 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 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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