PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
79.1PFM Team Score#16 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos: PFM Team Comparison
The Denver Broncos hold a clear overall advantage over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the current PFM ratings. Denver separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeDEN
Denver Broncos
82.4PFM Team Score#12 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Denver Broncos Higher
Bo Nix gives the Denver Broncos the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. Pittsburgh's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. Explosiveness is a concern for both teams, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have the smaller problem.
Denver also brings the deeper roster. The Denver Broncos still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Pittsburgh vs. Denver Across the Core Pillars
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PITPittsburgh Steelers
DENDenver Broncos
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Best Argument
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the less severe Explosiveness concern; the category still falls below the strength range. The explosiveness advantage is a real point in Pittsburgh's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Pittsburgh is that Denver counters with the steadier quarterback room and the deeper roster.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
PIT79.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.1DEN82.4
Denver Broncos 82.4Overall NFL Rank
PIT#16
Pittsburgh Steelers #16DEN#12
Denver Broncos #12QB Stability
PIT74.4
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.4DEN82.0
Denver Broncos 82.0Roster Strength
PIT78.3
Pittsburgh Steelers 78.3DEN80.4
Denver Broncos 80.4Coaching Direction
PIT83.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.7DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0Recent Performance
PIT81.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 81.7DEN81.3
Denver Broncos 81.3Offense
PIT77.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 77.7DEN76.6
Denver Broncos 76.6Defense
PIT85.0
Pittsburgh Steelers 85.0DEN84.1
Denver Broncos 84.1Franchise Direction
PIT74.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.9DEN77.4
Denver Broncos 77.4Explosiveness
PIT72.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 72.7DEN64.4
Denver Broncos 64.4Conference Rank
PIT#9
Pittsburgh Steelers #9DEN#6
Denver Broncos #6Division Rank
PIT#3
Pittsburgh Steelers #3DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2Outlook
PITIn the Playoff MixDENPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Denver BroncosSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Remaining schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 77.2
View Pittsburgh Steelers Road AheadDenver Broncos
Remaining schedule rank: #22
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 79.2
View Denver Broncos Road AheadDenver has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 22. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots. Pittsburgh gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Denver still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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