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New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the New York Jets higher than the Miami Dolphins overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the less severe offensive concern.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgeNYJ

New York Jets

75.3PFM Team Score#23 NFL
MIA

Miami Dolphins

72.4PFM Team Score#30 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the New York Jets Higher

Defense is one of the clearest reasons the New York Jets sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. Miami's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The quarterback problem is less severe for the Miami Dolphins, but the rating still warns against treating the position as settled.

New York also brings the less severe offensive concern. New York adds the clearer long-term football direction. PFM still has the New York Jets in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

New York vs. Miami 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
MIAMiami Dolphins
New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: New York Jets 74.8, Miami Dolphins 77.0, edge MIA +2.2; Offense: New York Jets 74.9, Miami Dolphins 69.0, edge NYJ +5.9; Defense: New York Jets 82.0, Miami Dolphins 71.6, edge NYJ +10.4; Coaching Direction: New York Jets 72.3, Miami Dolphins 72.3, edge Even; Roster Depth: New York Jets 78.7, Miami Dolphins 78.3, edge NYJ +0.4. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Miami Dolphins’ Best Argument

The Miami Dolphins have the less unsettled quarterback situation, although 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 stronger defense and the less severe offensive concern, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

NYJ75.3
New York Jets 75.3
MIA72.4
Miami Dolphins 72.4
Clear New York Jets edge

Overall NFL Rank

NYJ#23
New York Jets #23
MIA#30
Miami Dolphins #30
New York Jets ranks higher

QB Stability

NYJ74.8
New York Jets 74.8
MIA77.0
Miami Dolphins 77.0
Clear Miami Dolphins edge

Roster Strength

NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7
MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3
Slight New York Jets edge

Coaching Direction

NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3
Essentially even

Recent Performance

NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3
MIA63.0
Miami Dolphins 63.0
Clear New York Jets edge

Offense

NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9
MIA69.0
Miami Dolphins 69.0
Clear New York Jets edge

Defense

NYJ82.0
New York Jets 82.0
MIA71.6
Miami Dolphins 71.6
Major New York Jets edge

Franchise Direction

NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8
Clear New York Jets edge

Explosiveness

NYJ75.0
New York Jets 75.0
MIA69.6
Miami Dolphins 69.6
Clear New York Jets edge

Conference Rank

NYJ#12
New York Jets #12
MIA#15
Miami Dolphins #15
New York Jets ranks higher

Division Rank

NYJ#3
New York Jets #3
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4
New York Jets ranks higher

Outlook

NYJPlayoff Long ShotMIAPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlook
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

New 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 Ahead

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 Ahead

Miami 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.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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