Slight edgeBAL
Baltimore Ravens
81.3PFM Team Score#14 NFL
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals: PFM Team Comparison
The Baltimore Ravens hold a slight overall advantage over the Cincinnati Bengals in the current PFM ratings. Baltimore separates itself through the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
CIN
Cincinnati Bengals
80.8PFM Team Score#15 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Baltimore Ravens sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. Cincinnati's strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. Coaching is a concern for both teams. The current rating gives the Cincinnati Bengals the smaller problem.
Baltimore also brings the bigger big-play threat. Baltimore adds the clearer long-term football direction. The Baltimore Ravens still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Baltimore vs. Cincinnati Across the Core Pillars
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BALBaltimore Ravens
CINCincinnati Bengals
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Cincinnati Bengals’ Best Argument
Cincinnati has the better coaching grade here, although the staff still has more to settle than the rating leaders. The coaching direction advantage is a real point in Cincinnati's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Cincinnati is that Baltimore counters with the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
BAL81.3
Baltimore Ravens 81.3CIN80.8
Cincinnati Bengals 80.8Overall NFL Rank
BAL#14
Baltimore Ravens #14CIN#15
Cincinnati Bengals #15QB Stability
BAL85.5
Baltimore Ravens 85.5CIN87.4
Cincinnati Bengals 87.4Roster Strength
BAL80.8
Baltimore Ravens 80.8CIN80.3
Cincinnati Bengals 80.3Coaching Direction
BAL71.5
Baltimore Ravens 71.5CIN73.8
Cincinnati Bengals 73.8Recent Performance
BAL77.8
Baltimore Ravens 77.8CIN76.8
Cincinnati Bengals 76.8Offense
BAL86.6
Baltimore Ravens 86.6CIN84.6
Cincinnati Bengals 84.6Defense
BAL82.1
Baltimore Ravens 82.1CIN77.3
Cincinnati Bengals 77.3Franchise Direction
BAL78.8
Baltimore Ravens 78.8CIN74.7
Cincinnati Bengals 74.7Explosiveness
BAL87.3
Baltimore Ravens 87.3CIN82.7
Cincinnati Bengals 82.7Conference Rank
BAL#7
Baltimore Ravens #7CIN#8
Cincinnati Bengals #8Division Rank
BAL#1
Baltimore Ravens #1CIN#2
Cincinnati Bengals #2Outlook
BALPlayoff ContenderCINPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Baltimore Ravens
Remaining schedule rank: #28
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 76.8
View Baltimore Ravens Road AheadCincinnati Bengals
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 76.9
View Cincinnati Bengals Road AheadBaltimore has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 28. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans. Cincinnati gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Baltimore still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 22, 2026. Schedule data updated September 28, 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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