MIA
Miami Dolphins
72.4PFM Team Score#30 NFL
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison
The New York Jets hold a clear overall advantage over the Miami Dolphins in the current PFM ratings. New York separates itself through the stronger defense and the less severe offensive concern.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeNYJ
New York Jets
75.3PFM Team Score#23 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the New York Jets Higher
The New York Jets have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. Miami's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. Miami has the better quarterback grade here. It is still not high enough to call the position a strength.
New York also brings the less severe offensive concern. New York adds the clearer long-term football direction. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase New York's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Miami vs. New York Across the Core Pillars
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MIAMiami Dolphins
NYJNew York Jets
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Miami Dolphins’ Best Argument
The quarterback problem is less severe for the Miami Dolphins, but the rating still warns against treating the position as settled. The QB Stability advantage is a real point in Miami's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Miami is that New York counters with the stronger defense and the less severe offensive concern.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA72.4
Miami Dolphins 72.4NYJ75.3
New York Jets 75.3Overall NFL Rank
MIA#30
Miami Dolphins #30NYJ#23
New York Jets #23QB Stability
MIA77.0
Miami Dolphins 77.0NYJ74.8
New York Jets 74.8Roster Strength
MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7Coaching Direction
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3Recent Performance
MIA63.0
Miami Dolphins 63.0NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3Offense
MIA69.0
Miami Dolphins 69.0NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9Defense
MIA71.6
Miami Dolphins 71.6NYJ82.0
New York Jets 82.0Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Explosiveness
MIA69.6
Miami Dolphins 69.6NYJ75.0
New York Jets 75.0Conference Rank
MIA#15
Miami Dolphins #15NYJ#12
New York Jets #12Division Rank
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4NYJ#3
New York Jets #3Outlook
MIAPlayoff Long ShotNYJPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 80.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadNew York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #14
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 81.2
View New York Jets Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 7. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears. New York also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the less severe offensive concern.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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