Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
90.8PFM Team Score#1 NFL
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 stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
NYJ
New York Jets
75.1PFM Team Score#22 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
The Kansas City Chiefs have the stronger coaching operation under Andy Reid. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The New York Jets are closest in explosiveness, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the steadier quarterback room. 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
NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK
Explosiveness Is New York’s Only Close Fight
New York's big-play ability gives the team one place to push back. New York sits only 4.8 points behind Kansas City in Explosiveness, 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
KC90.8
Kansas City Chiefs 90.8NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Overall NFL Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1NYJ#22
New York Jets #22QB Stability
KC86.1
Kansas City Chiefs 86.1NYJ75.4
New York Jets 75.4Roster Strength
KC84.0
Kansas City Chiefs 84.0NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7Coaching Direction
KC92.8
Kansas City Chiefs 92.8NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3Recent Performance
KC86.9
Kansas City Chiefs 86.9NYJ69.9
New York Jets 69.9Offense
KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2NYJ76.7
New York Jets 76.7Defense
KC86.4
Kansas City Chiefs 86.4NYJ80.6
New York Jets 80.6Franchise Direction
KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Explosiveness
KC83.0
Kansas City Chiefs 83.0NYJ78.2
New York Jets 78.2Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1NYJ#11
New York Jets #11Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1NYJ#3
New York Jets #3Outlook
KCSuper Bowl FavoriteNYJPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #11
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 78.3
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadNew York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 79.9
View New York Jets Road AheadKansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 11. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Buffalo Bills. 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 October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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