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New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the New York Jets higher than the Carolina Panthers overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the deeper roster and the less severe defensive concern.

Current PFM Team Scores

Slight edgeNYJ

New York Jets

73.4PFM Team Score#25 NFL
CAR

Carolina Panthers

72.1PFM Team Score#30 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the New York Jets Higher

The roster gap belongs to the New York Jets. It can lean on more than one unit when the offense or quarterback is not carrying the day. Carolina's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. The Explosiveness concern is smaller for Carolina, but it has not disappeared.

New York also brings the less severe defensive concern. New York adds the less uncertain coaching staff. That is enough to keep the New York Jets ahead.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

New York vs. Carolina 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.

NYJNew York Jets
CARCarolina Panthers
New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: New York Jets 74.2, Carolina Panthers 74.9, edge CAR +0.7; Offense: New York Jets 72.9, Carolina Panthers 72.4, edge NYJ +0.5; Defense: New York Jets 77.3, Carolina Panthers 75.1, edge NYJ +2.2; Coaching Direction: New York Jets 72.8, Carolina Panthers 70.8, edge NYJ +2.0; Roster Depth: New York Jets 78.7, Carolina Panthers 69.3, edge NYJ +9.4. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Carolina Panthers’ Best Argument

Carolina's Explosiveness concern is smaller than New York's, but the grade remains below the strength range. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. New York still answers with the deeper roster and the less severe defensive concern, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

NYJ73.4
New York Jets 73.4
CAR72.1
Carolina Panthers 72.1
Slight New York Jets edge

Overall NFL Rank

NYJ#25
New York Jets #25
CAR#30
Carolina Panthers #30
New York Jets ranks higher

QB Stability

NYJ74.2
New York Jets 74.2
CAR74.9
Carolina Panthers 74.9
Slight Carolina Panthers edge

Roster Strength

NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7
CAR69.3
Carolina Panthers 69.3
Clear New York Jets edge

Coaching Direction

NYJ72.8
New York Jets 72.8
CAR70.8
Carolina Panthers 70.8
Clear New York Jets edge

Recent Performance

NYJ65.5
New York Jets 65.5
CAR74.0
Carolina Panthers 74.0
Clear Carolina Panthers edge

Offense

NYJ72.9
New York Jets 72.9
CAR72.4
Carolina Panthers 72.4
Slight New York Jets edge

Defense

NYJ77.3
New York Jets 77.3
CAR75.1
Carolina Panthers 75.1
Clear New York Jets edge

Franchise Direction

NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9
CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9
Clear New York Jets edge

Explosiveness

NYJ69.6
New York Jets 69.6
CAR71.7
Carolina Panthers 71.7
Clear Carolina Panthers edge

Conference Rank

NYJ#13
New York Jets #13
CAR#16
Carolina Panthers #16
New York Jets ranks higher

Division Rank

NYJ#4
New York Jets #4
CAR#4
Carolina Panthers #4
Even rank

Outlook

NYJNeeds More HelpCARNeeds More Help
Same outlook
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

New York Jets

Strongest Rating
Roster Strength
Category Edge
Roster Strength
Biggest Matchup Concern
Explosiveness

Carolina Panthers

Strongest Rating
Defense
Category Edge
Explosiveness
Biggest Matchup Concern
Roster Strength

Carolina's clearest category edge is Explosiveness. Explosiveness is a concern for both teams, but the Carolina Panthers have the smaller problem against the New York Jets. The biggest problem in this matchup is Roster Strength, where New York owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

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

Carolina Panthers

Full schedule rank: #19

Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles

View Carolina Panthers Road Ahead

New York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 15. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Carolina gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while New York 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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