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Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: PFM Team Comparison

The Jacksonville Jaguars hold a slight overall advantage over the Denver Broncos in the current PFM ratings. Jacksonville separates itself through the bigger big-play threat.

Current PFM Team Scores

DEN

Denver Broncos

82.9PFM Team Score#11 NFL
Slight edgeJAX

Jacksonville Jaguars

83.3PFM Team Score#10 NFL
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AwayJAX1-0
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Jacksonville Jaguars Higher

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the bigger threat to change a game with one play. Denver has less room for a coverage mistake or missed tackle. Denver's strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. The staff edge favors the Denver Broncos. Sean Payton gives the team steadier direction than Jacksonville has on the sideline.

Jacksonville still holds the overall PFM Team Score lead by 0.4 points. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Jacksonville's slight overall advantage.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Denver vs. Jacksonville 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.

DENDenver Broncos
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Denver Broncos 82.7, Jacksonville Jaguars 82.2, edge DEN +0.5; Offense: Denver Broncos 78.4, Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0, edge JAX +3.6; Defense: Denver Broncos 83.6, Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0, edge DEN +1.6; Coaching Direction: Denver Broncos 85.0, Jacksonville Jaguars 80.3, edge DEN +4.7; Roster Depth: Denver Broncos 80.5, Jacksonville Jaguars 79.4, edge DEN +1.1. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Denver Broncos’ Best Argument

Sean Payton gives the Denver Broncos the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The coaching direction advantage is a real point in Denver's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Denver is that Jacksonville counters with the bigger big-play threat.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

DEN82.9
Denver Broncos 82.9
JAX83.3
Jacksonville Jaguars 83.3
Slight Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Overall NFL Rank

DEN#11
Denver Broncos #11
JAX#10
Jacksonville Jaguars #10
Jacksonville Jaguars ranks higher

QB Stability

DEN82.7
Denver Broncos 82.7
JAX82.2
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.2
Slight Denver Broncos edge

Roster Strength

DEN80.5
Denver Broncos 80.5
JAX79.4
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.4
Slight Denver Broncos edge

Coaching Direction

DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0
JAX80.3
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.3
Clear Denver Broncos edge

Recent Performance

DEN80.7
Denver Broncos 80.7
JAX88.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 88.5
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Offense

DEN78.4
Denver Broncos 78.4
JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Defense

DEN83.6
Denver Broncos 83.6
JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0
Slight Denver Broncos edge

Franchise Direction

DEN78.2
Denver Broncos 78.2
JAX76.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 76.7
Slight Denver Broncos edge

Explosiveness

DEN72.7
Denver Broncos 72.7
JAX80.9
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.9
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Conference Rank

DEN#5
Denver Broncos #5
JAX#4
Jacksonville Jaguars #4
Jacksonville Jaguars ranks higher

Division Rank

DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2
JAX#1
Jacksonville Jaguars #1
Jacksonville Jaguars ranks higher

Outlook

DENPlayoff ContenderJAXPlayoff Contender
Same outlook
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Denver Broncos

Remaining schedule rank: #10

Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 86.4

View Denver Broncos Road Ahead

Jacksonville Jaguars

Remaining schedule rank: #22

Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles

Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears

Next five difficulty: 83.2

View Jacksonville Jaguars Road Ahead

Denver has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams. Jacksonville also has the more favorable road, which adds to the bigger big-play threat.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 14, 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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