Clear edgeSEA
Seattle Seahawks
87.7PFM Team Score#3 NFL
Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos: PFM Team Comparison
The Seattle Seahawks hold a clear overall advantage over the Denver Broncos in the current PFM ratings. Seattle separates itself through the bigger big-play threat and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
DEN
Denver Broncos
82.0PFM Team Score#11 NFL
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AwaySEA3-2
HomeDEN3-2
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Seattle Seahawks Higher
The Seattle Seahawks have more ways to create a sudden scoring chance. That big-play ability can change field position before a defense settles in. The Denver Broncos are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Seattle also brings the stronger defense. Seattle adds the deeper roster. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Seattle's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Seattle vs. Denver Across the Core Pillars
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SEASeattle Seahawks
DENDenver Broncos
DENVER’S BEST PUSHBACK
QB Stability Is Denver’s Only Close Fight
Bo Nix gives Denver one place to push back. Denver sits only 1.3 points behind Seattle in QB Stability, but close is not the same as an edge. Seattle still has the deeper roster and Mike Macdonald leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Broncos cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
SEA87.7
Seattle Seahawks 87.7DEN82.0
Denver Broncos 82.0Overall NFL Rank
SEA#3
Seattle Seahawks #3DEN#11
Denver Broncos #11QB Stability
SEA83.5
Seattle Seahawks 83.5DEN82.2
Denver Broncos 82.2Roster Strength
SEA83.9
Seattle Seahawks 83.9DEN80.4
Denver Broncos 80.4Coaching Direction
SEA87.8
Seattle Seahawks 87.8DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0Recent Performance
SEA82.8
Seattle Seahawks 82.8DEN79.5
Denver Broncos 79.5Offense
SEA82.5
Seattle Seahawks 82.5DEN76.9
Denver Broncos 76.9Defense
SEA90.5
Seattle Seahawks 90.5DEN83.6
Denver Broncos 83.6Franchise Direction
SEA83.2
Seattle Seahawks 83.2DEN77.5
Denver Broncos 77.5Explosiveness
SEA86.3
Seattle Seahawks 86.3DEN66.6
Denver Broncos 66.6Conference Rank
SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2DEN#6
Denver Broncos #6Division Rank
SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2Outlook
SEASuper Bowl ContenderDENPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Seattle SeahawksSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Seattle Seahawks
Remaining schedule rank: #5
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.9
View Seattle Seahawks Road AheadDenver Broncos
Remaining schedule rank: #19
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 80.3
View Denver Broncos Road AheadSeattle has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. Denver gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Seattle still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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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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