CAR
Carolina Panthers
72.1PFM Team Score#30 NFL
Carolina Panthers vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison
The New York Jets hold a slight overall advantage over the Carolina Panthers in the current PFM ratings. New York separates itself through the deeper roster and the less severe defensive concern.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeNYJ
New York Jets
73.4PFM Team Score#25 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the New York Jets Higher
The New York Jets are stronger across the supporting lineup. Carolina needs more of its best players to cover the thinner parts of the roster. Carolina's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. The Carolina Panthers have the less severe Explosiveness concern; the category still falls below the strength range.
New York also brings the less severe defensive concern. New York adds the less uncertain coaching staff. The New York Jets still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Carolina vs. New York Across the Core Pillars
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CARCarolina Panthers
NYJNew York Jets
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Carolina Panthers’ Best Argument
The Explosiveness concern is smaller for Carolina, but it has not disappeared. The explosiveness advantage is a real point in Carolina's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Carolina is that New York counters with the deeper roster and the less severe defensive concern.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CAR72.1
Carolina Panthers 72.1NYJ73.4
New York Jets 73.4Overall NFL Rank
CAR#30
Carolina Panthers #30NYJ#25
New York Jets #25QB Stability
CAR74.9
Carolina Panthers 74.9NYJ74.2
New York Jets 74.2Roster Strength
CAR69.3
Carolina Panthers 69.3NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7Coaching Direction
CAR70.8
Carolina Panthers 70.8NYJ72.8
New York Jets 72.8Recent Performance
CAR74.0
Carolina Panthers 74.0NYJ65.5
New York Jets 65.5Offense
CAR72.4
Carolina Panthers 72.4NYJ72.9
New York Jets 72.9Defense
CAR75.1
Carolina Panthers 75.1NYJ77.3
New York Jets 77.3Franchise Direction
CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9Explosiveness
CAR71.7
Carolina Panthers 71.7NYJ69.6
New York Jets 69.6Conference Rank
CAR#16
Carolina Panthers #16NYJ#13
New York Jets #13Division Rank
CAR#4
Carolina Panthers #4NYJ#4
New York Jets #4Outlook
CARNeeds More HelpNYJNeeds More Help
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Carolina Panthers
- Strongest Rating
- Defense
- Category Edge
- Explosiveness
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Roster Strength
Carolina's clearest category edge is Explosiveness. Carolina's Explosiveness concern is smaller than New York's, but the grade remains below the strength range. The biggest problem in this matchup is Roster Strength, where New York owns the clearer advantage.
New York Jets
- Strongest Rating
- Roster Strength
- Category Edge
- Roster Strength
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Explosiveness
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Carolina Panthers
Full schedule rank: #19
Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles
View Carolina Panthers Road AheadNew York Jets
Full schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
View New York Jets Road AheadNew York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 15. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Carolina gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while New York still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 8, 2026. Schedule data updated June 29, 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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