Essentially evenHOU
Houston Texans
84.8PFM Team Score#9 NFL
Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos: PFM Team Comparison
There is almost no separation between the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos in the current PFM ratings. Houston's best argument is qb stability; Denver's is coaching direction. Only 0.1 points separate Houston and Denver in PFM Team Score.
Current PFM Team Scores
Essentially evenDEN
Denver Broncos
84.7PFM Team Score#10 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Has the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos So Close
Only 0.1 points separate the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos in the current PFM ratings.
Denver's strongest argument is Coaching Direction. Houston's strongest argument is QB Stability. Neither team owns enough across the full team to deserve a clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Houston vs. Denver Across the Core Pillars
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HOUHouston Texans
DENDenver Broncos
THE BETTER CASE
Where Each Team Has the Better Case
The current PFM Team Scores put the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos only 0.1 points apart.
The Denver Broncos have the stronger coaching operation under Sean Payton. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The gap is narrow, but Quarterback is where the Houston Texans have their cleanest advantage. With C.J. Stroud, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. Both teams have a legitimate football argument, but neither owns enough across every category.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
HOU84.8
Houston Texans 84.8DEN84.7
Denver Broncos 84.7Overall NFL Rank
HOU#9
Houston Texans #9DEN#10
Denver Broncos #10QB Stability
HOU83.3
Houston Texans 83.3DEN82.3
Denver Broncos 82.3Roster Strength
HOU80.6
Houston Texans 80.6DEN80.8
Denver Broncos 80.8Coaching Direction
HOU81.0
Houston Texans 81.0DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0Recent Performance
HOU89.1
Houston Texans 89.1DEN85.9
Denver Broncos 85.9Offense
HOU79.1
Houston Texans 79.1DEN81.2
Denver Broncos 81.2Defense
HOU85.8
Houston Texans 85.8DEN84.6
Denver Broncos 84.6Franchise Direction
HOU80.2
Houston Texans 80.2DEN78.4
Denver Broncos 78.4Explosiveness
HOU73.2
Houston Texans 73.2DEN74.8
Denver Broncos 74.8Conference Rank
HOU#4
Houston Texans #4DEN#5
Denver Broncos #5Division Rank
HOU#1
Houston Texans #1DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2Outlook
HOUPlayoff ContenderDENPlayoff Contender
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Houston Texans
- Strongest Rating
- Defense
- Category Edge
- QB Stability
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
Denver Broncos
- Strongest Rating
- Coaching Direction
- Category Edge
- Coaching Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- QB Stability
Denver's clearest category edge is Coaching Direction. Sean Payton is the coaching difference against the Houston Texans. Denver has the more dependable answers when the first answer stops working. The biggest problem in this matchup is QB Stability, where Houston owns the clearer advantage.
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Houston Texans
Full schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
View Houston Texans Road AheadDenver Broncos
Full schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View Denver Broncos Road AheadDenver has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs. Houston 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 July 24, 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.