HOU
Houston Texans
80.0PFM Team Score#15 NFL
Houston Texans vs. Green Bay Packers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Green Bay Packers higher than the Houston Texans overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeGB
Green Bay Packers
82.6PFM Team Score#10 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Green Bay Packers Higher
Matt LaFleur gives the Green Bay Packers the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Houston Texans are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Green Bay also brings the steadier quarterback room. That is enough to keep the Green Bay Packers ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Houston vs. Green Bay 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.
HOUHouston Texans
GBGreen Bay Packers
HOUSTON’S BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Houston’s Only Close Fight
Houston's long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Houston sits only 0.2 points behind Green Bay in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Green Bay still has Jordan Love at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Texans cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
HOU80.0
Houston Texans 80.0GB82.6
Green Bay Packers 82.6Overall NFL Rank
HOU#15
Houston Texans #15GB#10
Green Bay Packers #10QB Stability
HOU82.2
Houston Texans 82.2GB83.9
Green Bay Packers 83.9Roster Strength
HOU78.8
Houston Texans 78.8GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4Coaching Direction
HOU81.0
Houston Texans 81.0GB83.0
Green Bay Packers 83.0Recent Performance
HOU75.4
Houston Texans 75.4GB81.3
Green Bay Packers 81.3Offense
HOU82.1
Houston Texans 82.1GB80.5
Green Bay Packers 80.5Defense
HOU79.8
Houston Texans 79.8GB80.3
Green Bay Packers 80.3Franchise Direction
HOU80.0
Houston Texans 80.0GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2Explosiveness
HOU83.7
Houston Texans 83.7GB82.5
Green Bay Packers 82.5Conference Rank
HOU#8
Houston Texans #8GB#6
Green Bay Packers #6Division Rank
HOU#2
Houston Texans #2GB#3
Green Bay Packers #3Outlook
HOUPlayoff ContenderGBPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Houston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 75.8
View Houston Texans Road AheadGreen Bay Packers
Remaining schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 81.4
View Green Bay Packers Road AheadGreen Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions. Houston gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Green Bay 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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