CLE
Cleveland Browns
73.1PFM Team Score#29 NFL
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Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Tampa Bay Buccaneers higher than the Cleveland Browns overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeTB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
77.0PFM Team Score#21 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Higher
Quarterback is where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their cleanest advantage. With Baker Mayfield, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. The Cleveland Browns are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Tampa Bay also brings the more dependable offense. Tampa Bay adds the deeper roster. PFM still has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Cleveland vs. Tampa Bay 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.
CLECleveland Browns
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
CLEVELAND’S BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is Cleveland’s Only Close Fight
Cleveland's defense gives the team one place to push back. Cleveland sits only 0.2 points behind Tampa Bay in Defense, but close is not the same as an edge. Tampa Bay still has Baker Mayfield at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Browns cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CLE73.1
Cleveland Browns 73.1TB77.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 77.0Overall NFL Rank
CLE#29
Cleveland Browns #29TB#21
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #21QB Stability
CLE68.1
Cleveland Browns 68.1TB78.8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.8Roster Strength
CLE75.8
Cleveland Browns 75.8TB79.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 79.1Coaching Direction
CLE73.0
Cleveland Browns 73.0TB76.3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.3Recent Performance
CLE77.2
Cleveland Browns 77.2TB70.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 70.0Offense
CLE72.5
Cleveland Browns 72.5TB78.7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.7Defense
CLE81.1
Cleveland Browns 81.1TB80.9
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 80.9Franchise Direction
CLE69.5
Cleveland Browns 69.5TB75.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75.1Explosiveness
CLE69.1
Cleveland Browns 69.1TB72.6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 72.6Conference Rank
CLE#14
Cleveland Browns #14TB#11
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #11Division Rank
CLE#4
Cleveland Browns #4TB#1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #1Outlook
CLEPlayoff Long ShotTBIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Tampa Bay BuccaneersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Cleveland Browns
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals
Strongest opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 75.7
View Cleveland Browns Road AheadTampa Bay Buccaneers
Remaining schedule rank: #23
Toughest stretch: Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 78.3
View Tampa Bay Buccaneers Road AheadTampa Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 23. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and Detroit Lions. Cleveland gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Tampa Bay still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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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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