Clear edgePIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
78.7PFM Team Score#17 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: PFM Team Comparison
The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a clear overall advantage over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the current PFM ratings. Pittsburgh separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the less unsettled quarterback situation.
Current PFM Team Scores
TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
74.4PFM Team Score#25 NFL
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Why PFM Rates the Pittsburgh Steelers Higher
The staff edge favors the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike McCarthy gives the team steadier direction than Tampa Bay has on the sideline. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are closest in offense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Pittsburgh also brings the less unsettled quarterback situation. Pittsburgh adds the stronger defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay Across the Core Pillars
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PITPittsburgh Steelers
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA BAY’S BEST PUSHBACK
Offense Is Tampa Bay’s Only Close Fight
Tampa Bay's offense gives the team one place to push back. The Buccaneers are only 0.1 points behind Pittsburgh in Offense, but that is where Tampa Bay's case ends. Pittsburgh still has Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Buccaneers cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
PIT78.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 78.7TB74.4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 74.4Overall NFL Rank
PIT#17
Pittsburgh Steelers #17TB#25
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #25QB Stability
PIT74.6
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.6TB68.8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 68.8Roster Strength
PIT78.8
Pittsburgh Steelers 78.8TB78.4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.4Coaching Direction
PIT83.4
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.4TB76.3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.3Recent Performance
PIT79.3
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.3TB71.2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 71.2Offense
PIT78.6
Pittsburgh Steelers 78.6TB78.5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.5Defense
PIT83.2
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.2TB81.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 81.1Franchise Direction
PIT74.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.9TB75.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75.1Explosiveness
PIT75.5
Pittsburgh Steelers 75.5TB72.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 72.1Conference Rank
PIT#9
Pittsburgh Steelers #9TB#13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #13Division Rank
PIT#3
Pittsburgh Steelers #3TB#3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #3Outlook
PITIn the Playoff MixTBPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Pittsburgh SteelersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Remaining schedule rank: #26
Toughest stretch: Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 76.3
View Pittsburgh Steelers Road AheadTampa Bay Buccaneers
Remaining schedule rank: #23
Toughest stretch: Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 79.5
View Tampa Bay Buccaneers Road AheadTampa Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 23. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears. Pittsburgh also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the less unsettled quarterback situation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 12, 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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