Essentially evenPIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
79.1PFM Team Score#18 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings: PFM Team Comparison
There is almost no separation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings in the current PFM ratings. Pittsburgh's best argument is defense; Minnesota's is explosiveness. Only 0.2 points separate Pittsburgh and Minnesota in PFM Team Score.
Current PFM Team Scores
Essentially evenMIN
Minnesota Vikings
78.9PFM Team Score#19 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Has the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings So Close
Only 0.2 points separate the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings in the current PFM ratings.
Minnesota's strongest argument is Explosiveness. Pittsburgh's strongest argument is Defense. Neither team owns enough across the full team to deserve a clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota Across the Core Pillars
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PITPittsburgh Steelers
MINMinnesota Vikings
THE BETTER CASE
Where Each Team Has the Better Case
The current PFM Team Scores put the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings only 0.2 points apart.
The Minnesota Vikings have the less severe Explosiveness concern; the category still falls below the strength range. Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Pittsburgh Steelers sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. Both teams have a legitimate football argument, but neither owns enough across every category.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
PIT79.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.1MIN78.9
Minnesota Vikings 78.9Overall NFL Rank
PIT#18
Pittsburgh Steelers #18MIN#19
Minnesota Vikings #19QB Stability
PIT75.8
Pittsburgh Steelers 75.8MIN76.4
Minnesota Vikings 76.4Roster Strength
PIT79.8
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.8MIN79.8
Minnesota Vikings 79.8Coaching Direction
PIT83.2
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.2MIN82.2
Minnesota Vikings 82.2Recent Performance
PIT79.3
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.3MIN79.9
Minnesota Vikings 79.9Offense
PIT77.6
Pittsburgh Steelers 77.6MIN76.6
Minnesota Vikings 76.6Defense
PIT83.4
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.4MIN80.2
Minnesota Vikings 80.2Franchise Direction
PIT74.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.9MIN77.0
Minnesota Vikings 77.0Explosiveness
PIT71.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 71.1MIN77.1
Minnesota Vikings 77.1Conference Rank
PIT#10
Pittsburgh Steelers #10MIN#9
Minnesota Vikings #9Division Rank
PIT#3
Pittsburgh Steelers #3MIN#4
Minnesota Vikings #4Outlook
PITIn the Playoff MixMINIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Strongest Rating
- Defense
- Category Edge
- Defense
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Explosiveness
Minnesota Vikings
- Strongest Rating
- Coaching Direction
- Category Edge
- Explosiveness
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Defense
Minnesota's clearest category edge is Explosiveness. Explosiveness is a concern for both teams, but the Minnesota Vikings have the smaller problem against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Pittsburgh owns the clearer advantage.
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Full schedule rank: #27
Toughest stretch: Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans
Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Houston Texans
View Pittsburgh Steelers Road AheadMinnesota Vikings
Full schedule rank: #17
Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots
View Minnesota Vikings Road AheadMinnesota has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 17. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots. Pittsburgh gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Minnesota still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 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.