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Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Kansas City Chiefs higher than the New York Jets overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

Major edgeKC

Kansas City Chiefs

87.8PFM Team Score#3 NFL
NYJ

New York Jets

73.4PFM Team Score#25 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher

The Kansas City Chiefs ask fewer questions at quarterback because Patrick Mahomes sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. The New York Jets are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.

Kansas City also brings the stronger coaching operation. Kansas City adds the more dependable offense. PFM still has the Kansas City Chiefs in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Kansas City 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.

KCKansas City Chiefs
NYJNew York Jets
Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Kansas City Chiefs 87.4, New York Jets 74.2, edge KC +13.2; Offense: Kansas City Chiefs 83.0, New York Jets 72.9, edge KC +10.1; Defense: Kansas City Chiefs 84.3, New York Jets 77.3, edge KC +7.0; Coaching Direction: Kansas City Chiefs 92.3, New York Jets 72.8, edge KC +19.5; Roster Depth: Kansas City Chiefs 85.0, New York Jets 78.7, edge KC +6.3. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK

Franchise Direction Is New York’s Only Close Fight

New York's long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. New York sits only 5.2 points behind Kansas City in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes 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

KC87.8
Kansas City Chiefs 87.8
NYJ73.4
New York Jets 73.4
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Overall NFL Rank

KC#3
Kansas City Chiefs #3
NYJ#25
New York Jets #25
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

QB Stability

KC87.4
Kansas City Chiefs 87.4
NYJ74.2
New York Jets 74.2
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Roster Strength

KC85.0
Kansas City Chiefs 85.0
NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Coaching Direction

KC92.3
Kansas City Chiefs 92.3
NYJ72.8
New York Jets 72.8
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Recent Performance

KC75.6
Kansas City Chiefs 75.6
NYJ65.5
New York Jets 65.5
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Offense

KC83.0
Kansas City Chiefs 83.0
NYJ72.9
New York Jets 72.9
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Defense

KC84.3
Kansas City Chiefs 84.3
NYJ77.3
New York Jets 77.3
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Franchise Direction

KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1
NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Explosiveness

KC80.0
Kansas City Chiefs 80.0
NYJ69.6
New York Jets 69.6
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Conference Rank

KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1
NYJ#13
New York Jets #13
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

Division Rank

KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1
NYJ#4
New York Jets #4
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

Outlook

KCSuper Bowl ContenderNYJNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Kansas City Chiefs
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Kansas City Chiefs

Strongest Rating
Coaching Direction
Category Edge
Coaching Direction
Biggest Matchup Concern
No clear matchup concern

Kansas City's clearest category edge is Coaching Direction. Andy Reid gives the Kansas City Chiefs the stronger coaching operation against the New York Jets. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. New York does not own a separate category that creates a major matchup concern.

New York Jets

Strongest Rating
Roster Strength
Category Edge
None in this matchup
Biggest Matchup Concern
Coaching Direction

New York's strongest current rating is Roster Strength, but Kansas City still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Coaching Direction, where Kansas City owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Kansas City Chiefs

Full schedule rank: #12

Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

View Kansas City Chiefs Road Ahead

New York Jets

Full schedule rank: #15

Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills

View New York Jets Road Ahead

Kansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 12. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. New York gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Kansas City still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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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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