Major edgeNE
New England Patriots
86.0PFM Team Score#7 NFL
New England Patriots vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison
The New England Patriots hold a major overall advantage over the New York Jets in the current PFM ratings. New England separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
NYJ
New York Jets
73.5PFM Team Score#25 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the New England Patriots Higher
The staff edge favors the New England Patriots. Mike Vrabel gives the team steadier direction than New York has on the sideline. The New York Jets are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.
New England also brings the steadier quarterback room. New England adds the more dependable offense. The New England Patriots still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New England 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.
NENew England Patriots
NYJNew York Jets
NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK
Roster Strength Is New York’s Only Close Fight
New York's roster gives the team one place to push back. The Jets are only 1.1 points behind New England in Roster Strength, but that is where New York's case ends. New England still has Drake Maye at quarterback and Mike Vrabel leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Jets cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NE86.0
New England Patriots 86.0NYJ73.5
New York Jets 73.5Overall NFL Rank
NE#7
New England Patriots #7NYJ#25
New York Jets #25QB Stability
NE84.0
New England Patriots 84.0NYJ74.0
New York Jets 74.0Roster Strength
NE80.4
New England Patriots 80.4NYJ79.3
New York Jets 79.3Coaching Direction
NE85.0
New England Patriots 85.0NYJ72.8
New York Jets 72.8Recent Performance
NE87.7
New England Patriots 87.7NYJ65.5
New York Jets 65.5Offense
NE83.8
New England Patriots 83.8NYJ72.7
New York Jets 72.7Defense
NE83.8
New England Patriots 83.8NYJ77.9
New York Jets 77.9Franchise Direction
NE78.1
New England Patriots 78.1NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1Explosiveness
NE88.7
New England Patriots 88.7NYJ69.7
New York Jets 69.7Conference Rank
NE#2
New England Patriots #2NYJ#13
New York Jets #13Division Rank
NE#1
New England Patriots #1NYJ#4
New York Jets #4Outlook
NESuper Bowl ContenderNYJNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: New England PatriotsTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
New England Patriots
- Strongest Rating
- Explosiveness
- Category Edge
- Explosiveness
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- No clear matchup concern
New England's clearest category edge is Explosiveness. The New England Patriots bring the bigger big-play threat against the New York Jets. Chunk gains can flip field position and create points without requiring a perfect drive. 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
- Explosiveness
New York's strongest current rating is Roster Strength, but New England still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Explosiveness, where New England owns the clearer advantage.
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New England Patriots
Full schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions
View New England Patriots Road AheadNew York Jets
Full schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots
View New York Jets Road AheadNew England has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions. New York gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while New England still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 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.