NYG
New York Giants
73.9PFM Team Score#27 NFL
New York Giants vs. Houston Texans: PFM Team Comparison
The Houston Texans hold a clear overall advantage over the New York Giants in the current PFM ratings. Houston separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the clearer long-term football direction.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeHOU
Houston Texans
79.1PFM Team Score#15 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
C.J. Stroud gives the Houston Texans the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. The New York Giants are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Houston also brings the clearer long-term football direction. Houston adds the more dependable offense. The Houston Texans still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New York vs. Houston 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.
NYGNew York Giants
HOUHouston Texans
NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is New York’s Only Close Fight
John Harbaugh gives New York one place to push back. New York sits only 0.8 points behind Houston in Coaching Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Houston still has C.J. Stroud at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Giants cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NYG73.9
New York Giants 73.9HOU79.1
Houston Texans 79.1Overall NFL Rank
NYG#27
New York Giants #27HOU#15
Houston Texans #15QB Stability
NYG69.4
New York Giants 69.4HOU81.6
Houston Texans 81.6Roster Strength
NYG72.8
New York Giants 72.8HOU78.7
Houston Texans 78.7Coaching Direction
NYG81.5
New York Giants 81.5HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7Recent Performance
NYG77.9
New York Giants 77.9HOU70.9
Houston Texans 70.9Offense
NYG72.2
New York Giants 72.2HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7Defense
NYG77.6
New York Giants 77.6HOU81.4
Houston Texans 81.4Franchise Direction
NYG70.0
New York Giants 70.0HOU80.2
Houston Texans 80.2Explosiveness
NYG62.8
New York Giants 62.8HOU83.5
Houston Texans 83.5Conference Rank
NYG#14
New York Giants #14HOU#8
Houston Texans #8Division Rank
NYG#4
New York Giants #4HOU#2
Houston Texans #2Outlook
NYGPlayoff Long ShotHOUIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Houston TexansSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New York Giants
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 78.8
View New York Giants Road AheadHouston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #25
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers
Next five difficulty: 76.4
View Houston Texans Road AheadNew York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 12. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit Lions. Houston also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the clearer long-term football direction.
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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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