TEN
Tennessee Titans
70.9PFM Team Score#32 NFL
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Houston Texans higher than the Tennessee Titans overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeHOU
Houston Texans
78.5PFM Team Score#17 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
The Texans can create offense in more than one way. One bad matchup is less likely to shut down the entire scoring approach. The Tennessee Titans are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Houston also brings the deeper roster. Houston adds the steadier quarterback room. That is enough to keep the Houston Texans ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Tennessee vs. Houston 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
HOUHouston Texans
TENNESSEE’S BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is Tennessee’s Only Close Fight
Tennessee's defense gives the team one place to push back. The Titans are only 5.2 points behind Houston in Defense, but that is where Tennessee's case ends. Houston still has C.J. Stroud at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Titans cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
TEN70.9
Tennessee Titans 70.9HOU78.5
Houston Texans 78.5Overall NFL Rank
TEN#32
Tennessee Titans #32HOU#17
Houston Texans #17QB Stability
TEN74.6
Tennessee Titans 74.6HOU80.2
Houston Texans 80.2Roster Strength
TEN69.8
Tennessee Titans 69.8HOU78.7
Houston Texans 78.7Coaching Direction
TEN74.6
Tennessee Titans 74.6HOU80.5
Houston Texans 80.5Recent Performance
TEN67.3
Tennessee Titans 67.3HOU71.2
Houston Texans 71.2Offense
TEN65.9
Tennessee Titans 65.9HOU79.7
Houston Texans 79.7Defense
TEN74.9
Tennessee Titans 74.9HOU80.1
Houston Texans 80.1Franchise Direction
TEN71.4
Tennessee Titans 71.4HOU80.2
Houston Texans 80.2Explosiveness
TEN69.2
Tennessee Titans 69.2HOU80.0
Houston Texans 80.0Conference Rank
TEN#16
Tennessee Titans #16HOU#9
Houston Texans #9Division Rank
TEN#4
Tennessee Titans #4HOU#2
Houston Texans #2Outlook
TENMajor ConcernsHOUIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Houston TexansSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Tennessee Titans
Remaining schedule rank: #21
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 78.2
View Tennessee Titans Road AheadHouston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #27
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles
Next five difficulty: 76.1
View Houston Texans Road AheadTennessee has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 21. The strongest opponents include Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and Cincinnati Bengals. Houston also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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