Major edgeDET
Detroit Lions
86.3PFM Team Score#6 NFL
Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison
The Detroit Lions hold a major overall advantage over the New York Jets in the current PFM ratings. Detroit separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
NYJ
New York Jets
74.4PFM Team Score#25 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Detroit Lions Higher
Dan Campbell gives the Detroit Lions the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The New York Jets are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Detroit also brings the more dependable offense. Detroit adds the steadier quarterback room. The Detroit Lions still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Detroit 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.
DETDetroit Lions
NYJNew York Jets
NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is New York’s Only Close Fight
New York's defense gives the team one place to push back. New York sits only 1.6 points behind Detroit in Defense, but close is not the same as an edge. Detroit still has Jared Goff 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
DET86.3
Detroit Lions 86.3NYJ74.4
New York Jets 74.4Overall NFL Rank
DET#6
Detroit Lions #6NYJ#25
New York Jets #25QB Stability
DET85.0
Detroit Lions 85.0NYJ74.4
New York Jets 74.4Roster Strength
DET84.0
Detroit Lions 84.0NYJ79.0
New York Jets 79.0Coaching Direction
DET85.7
Detroit Lions 85.7NYJ72.8
New York Jets 72.8Recent Performance
DET80.2
Detroit Lions 80.2NYJ69.4
New York Jets 69.4Offense
DET88.4
Detroit Lions 88.4NYJ74.1
New York Jets 74.1Defense
DET80.1
Detroit Lions 80.1NYJ78.5
New York Jets 78.5Franchise Direction
DET80.6
Detroit Lions 80.6NYJ75.0
New York Jets 75.0Explosiveness
DET83.8
Detroit Lions 83.8NYJ72.1
New York Jets 72.1Conference Rank
DET#5
Detroit Lions #5NYJ#13
New York Jets #13Division Rank
DET#1
Detroit Lions #1NYJ#4
New York Jets #4Outlook
DETSuper Bowl ContenderNYJNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Detroit LionsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Detroit Lions
Remaining schedule rank: #28
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears
Strongest opponents: New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Next five difficulty: 76.3
View Detroit Lions Road AheadNew York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 81.4
View New York Jets Road AheadNew York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Detroit also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the more dependable offense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 17, 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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