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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions: PFM Team Comparison

The Detroit Lions hold a clear overall advantage over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the current PFM ratings. Detroit separates itself through the more dependable offense and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

JAX

Jacksonville Jaguars

83.1PFM Team Score#14 NFL
Clear edgeDET

Detroit Lions

86.5PFM Team Score#5 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Detroit Lions Higher

The Detroit Lions bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Jacksonville when the opening approach stalls. The Jacksonville Jaguars are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.

Detroit also brings the stronger coaching operation. Detroit adds the deeper roster. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Detroit's clear overall advantage.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Jacksonville vs. Detroit 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.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
DETDetroit Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0, Detroit Lions 85.3, edge DET +3.3; Offense: Jacksonville Jaguars 81.5, Detroit Lions 88.9, edge DET +7.4; Defense: Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0, Detroit Lions 80.3, edge JAX +1.7; Coaching Direction: Jacksonville Jaguars 80.0, Detroit Lions 85.7, edge DET +5.7; Roster Depth: Jacksonville Jaguars 79.4, Detroit Lions 84.1, edge DET +4.7. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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JACKSONVILLE’S BEST PUSHBACK

Defense Is Jacksonville’s Only Close Fight

Jacksonville's defense gives the team one place to push back. Jacksonville sits only 1.7 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 Jaguars cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

JAX83.1
Jacksonville Jaguars 83.1
DET86.5
Detroit Lions 86.5
Clear Detroit Lions edge

Overall NFL Rank

JAX#14
Jacksonville Jaguars #14
DET#5
Detroit Lions #5
Detroit Lions ranks higher

QB Stability

JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0
DET85.3
Detroit Lions 85.3
Clear Detroit Lions edge

Roster Strength

JAX79.4
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.4
DET84.1
Detroit Lions 84.1
Clear Detroit Lions edge

Coaching Direction

JAX80.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.0
DET85.7
Detroit Lions 85.7
Clear Detroit Lions edge

Recent Performance

JAX88.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 88.5
DET80.1
Detroit Lions 80.1
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Offense

JAX81.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 81.5
DET88.9
Detroit Lions 88.9
Clear Detroit Lions edge

Defense

JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0
DET80.3
Detroit Lions 80.3
Slight Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Franchise Direction

JAX76.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 76.7
DET80.5
Detroit Lions 80.5
Clear Detroit Lions edge

Explosiveness

JAX79.1
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.1
DET84.9
Detroit Lions 84.9
Clear Detroit Lions edge

Conference Rank

JAX#7
Jacksonville Jaguars #7
DET#4
Detroit Lions #4
Detroit Lions ranks higher

Division Rank

JAX#2
Jacksonville Jaguars #2
DET#1
Detroit Lions #1
Detroit Lions ranks higher

Outlook

JAXPlayoff ContenderDETSuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: Detroit Lions
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Jacksonville Jaguars

Strongest Rating
QB Stability
Category Edge
None in this matchup
Biggest Matchup Concern
Offense

Jacksonville's strongest current rating is QB Stability, but Detroit still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Offense, where Detroit owns the clearer advantage.

Detroit Lions

Strongest Rating
Offense
Category Edge
Offense
Biggest Matchup Concern
Defense

Detroit's clearest category edge is Offense. The Lions can create offense in more than one way against the Jacksonville Jaguars. One bad matchup is less likely to shut down the entire scoring approach. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Jacksonville owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Jacksonville Jaguars

Full schedule rank: #24

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

Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos

View Jacksonville Jaguars Road Ahead

Detroit Lions

Full schedule rank: #28

Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears

Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers

View Detroit Lions Road Ahead

Jacksonville has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 24. The strongest opponents include Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Denver Broncos. Detroit also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the stronger coaching operation.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 8, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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