Clear edgeDEN
Denver Broncos
82.4PFM Team Score#12 NFL
Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Denver Broncos higher than the Pittsburgh Steelers overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
79.1PFM Team Score#16 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Denver Broncos Higher
Quarterback is the clearest separator. Bo Nix gives Denver more certainty than the Pittsburgh Steelers have at the position. Pittsburgh's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the less severe Explosiveness concern; the category still falls below the strength range.
Denver also brings the deeper roster. PFM still has the Denver Broncos in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Denver vs. Pittsburgh 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
PITPittsburgh Steelers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Best Argument
The Explosiveness concern is smaller for Pittsburgh, but it has not disappeared. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Denver still answers with the steadier quarterback room and the deeper roster, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DEN82.4
Denver Broncos 82.4PIT79.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.1Overall NFL Rank
DEN#12
Denver Broncos #12PIT#16
Pittsburgh Steelers #16QB Stability
DEN82.0
Denver Broncos 82.0PIT74.4
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.4Roster Strength
DEN80.4
Denver Broncos 80.4PIT78.3
Pittsburgh Steelers 78.3Coaching Direction
DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0PIT83.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.7Recent Performance
DEN81.3
Denver Broncos 81.3PIT81.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 81.7Offense
DEN76.6
Denver Broncos 76.6PIT77.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 77.7Defense
DEN84.1
Denver Broncos 84.1PIT85.0
Pittsburgh Steelers 85.0Franchise Direction
DEN77.4
Denver Broncos 77.4PIT74.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.9Explosiveness
DEN64.4
Denver Broncos 64.4PIT72.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 72.7Conference Rank
DEN#6
Denver Broncos #6PIT#9
Pittsburgh Steelers #9Division Rank
DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2PIT#3
Pittsburgh Steelers #3Outlook
DENPlayoff ContenderPITIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Denver BroncosSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Denver Broncos
Remaining schedule rank: #22
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 79.2
View Denver Broncos Road AheadPittsburgh Steelers
Remaining schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 77.2
View Pittsburgh Steelers Road AheadDenver has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 22. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots. Pittsburgh gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Denver still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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