NYJ
New York Jets
75.1PFM Team Score#22 NFL
New York Jets vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Tampa Bay Buccaneers higher than the New York Jets overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the less uncertain coaching staff and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeTB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
78.5PFM Team Score#17 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Higher
Tampa Bay has the better coaching grade here, although the staff still has more to settle than the rating leaders. New York's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. The explosive-play advantage belongs to the New York Jets. One chunk gain can rescue a drive that was otherwise going nowhere.
Tampa Bay also brings the steadier quarterback room. Tampa Bay adds the stronger defense. That is enough to keep the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New York vs. Tampa Bay Across the Core Pillars
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NYJNew York Jets
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
New York Jets’ Best Argument
The New York Jets are the bigger threat to change a game with one play. Tampa Bay has less room for a coverage mistake or missed tackle. The explosiveness advantage is a real point in New York's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for New York is that Tampa Bay counters with the less uncertain coaching staff and the steadier quarterback room.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1TB78.5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.5Overall NFL Rank
NYJ#22
New York Jets #22TB#17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #17QB Stability
NYJ75.4
New York Jets 75.4TB78.8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.8Roster Strength
NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7TB79.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 79.1Coaching Direction
NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3TB76.6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.6Recent Performance
NYJ69.9
New York Jets 69.9TB77.4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 77.4Offense
NYJ76.7
New York Jets 76.7TB79.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 79.0Defense
NYJ80.6
New York Jets 80.6TB82.6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 82.6Franchise Direction
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1TB75.2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75.2Explosiveness
NYJ78.2
New York Jets 78.2TB73.8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 73.8Conference Rank
NYJ#11
New York Jets #11TB#8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #8Division Rank
NYJ#3
New York Jets #3TB#1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #1Outlook
NYJPlayoff Long ShotTBIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Tampa Bay BuccaneersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 79.9
View New York Jets Road AheadTampa Bay Buccaneers
Remaining schedule rank: #21
Toughest stretch: Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 79.7
View Tampa Bay Buccaneers Road AheadNew York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 12. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos. Tampa Bay also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less uncertain coaching staff and the steadier quarterback room.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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