TEN
Tennessee Titans
70.0PFM Team Score#32 NFL
Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Cleveland Browns higher than the Tennessee Titans overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the less limited big-play ability and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeCLE
Cleveland Browns
72.8PFM Team Score#29 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Cleveland Browns Higher
Cleveland's Explosiveness concern is smaller than Tennessee's, but the grade remains below the strength range. Tennessee's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The quarterback problem is less severe for the Tennessee Titans, but the rating still warns against treating the position as settled.
Cleveland also brings the stronger defense. Cleveland adds fewer roster problems. PFM still has the Cleveland Browns in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Tennessee vs. Cleveland Across the Core Pillars
The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.
TENTennessee Titans
CLECleveland Browns
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Tennessee Titans’ Best Argument
The Tennessee Titans have the less unsettled quarterback situation, although the grade remains below the strength range. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Cleveland still answers with the less limited big-play ability and the stronger defense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
TEN70.0
Tennessee Titans 70.0CLE72.8
Cleveland Browns 72.8Overall NFL Rank
TEN#32
Tennessee Titans #32CLE#29
Cleveland Browns #29QB Stability
TEN74.3
Tennessee Titans 74.3CLE68.0
Cleveland Browns 68.0Roster Strength
TEN69.8
Tennessee Titans 69.8CLE75.8
Cleveland Browns 75.8Coaching Direction
TEN74.3
Tennessee Titans 74.3CLE73.0
Cleveland Browns 73.0Recent Performance
TEN63.0
Tennessee Titans 63.0CLE75.7
Cleveland Browns 75.7Offense
TEN65.0
Tennessee Titans 65.0CLE72.0
Cleveland Browns 72.0Defense
TEN74.6
Tennessee Titans 74.6CLE81.1
Cleveland Browns 81.1Franchise Direction
TEN71.5
Tennessee Titans 71.5CLE69.4
Cleveland Browns 69.4Explosiveness
TEN64.9
Tennessee Titans 64.9CLE74.8
Cleveland Browns 74.8Conference Rank
TEN#16
Tennessee Titans #16CLE#14
Cleveland Browns #14Division Rank
TEN#4
Tennessee Titans #4CLE#4
Cleveland Browns #4Outlook
TENMajor ConcernsCLEPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Cleveland BrownsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Tennessee Titans
Remaining schedule rank: #20
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 78.0
View Tennessee Titans Road AheadCleveland Browns
Remaining schedule rank: #28
Toughest stretch: Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals
Strongest opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 76.8
View Cleveland Browns Road AheadTennessee has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 20. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less limited big-play ability and the stronger defense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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