Slight edgeJAX
Jacksonville Jaguars
83.9PFM Team Score#7 NFL
VS
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals: PFM Team Comparison
The Jacksonville Jaguars hold a slight overall advantage over the Cincinnati Bengals in the current PFM ratings. Jacksonville separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
CIN
Cincinnati Bengals
82.0PFM Team Score#12 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Jacksonville Jaguars Higher
Liam Coen is the coaching difference. Jacksonville has the more dependable answers when the first answer stops working. Cincinnati's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. Joe Burrow gives the Cincinnati Bengals the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty.
Jacksonville also brings the stronger defense. The Jacksonville Jaguars still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Jacksonville vs. Cincinnati Across the Core Pillars
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JAXJacksonville Jaguars
CINCincinnati Bengals
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Cincinnati Bengals’ Best Argument
Quarterback is where the Cincinnati Bengals have their cleanest advantage. With Joe Burrow, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. The QB Stability 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 Jacksonville counters with the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
JAX83.9
Jacksonville Jaguars 83.9CIN82.0
Cincinnati Bengals 82.0Overall NFL Rank
JAX#7
Jacksonville Jaguars #7CIN#12
Cincinnati Bengals #12QB Stability
JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0CIN87.3
Cincinnati Bengals 87.3Roster Strength
JAX79.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.7CIN80.2
Cincinnati Bengals 80.2Coaching Direction
JAX80.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.5CIN73.8
Cincinnati Bengals 73.8Recent Performance
JAX91.1
Jacksonville Jaguars 91.1CIN81.0
Cincinnati Bengals 81.0Offense
JAX81.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 81.7CIN86.0
Cincinnati Bengals 86.0Defense
JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0CIN77.8
Cincinnati Bengals 77.8Franchise Direction
JAX76.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 76.7CIN74.8
Cincinnati Bengals 74.8Explosiveness
JAX82.8
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.8CIN81.6
Cincinnati Bengals 81.6Conference Rank
JAX#3
Jacksonville Jaguars #3CIN#7
Cincinnati Bengals #7Division Rank
JAX#1
Jacksonville Jaguars #1CIN#2
Cincinnati Bengals #2Outlook
JAXPlayoff ContenderCINPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Jacksonville Jaguars
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans
Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 76.0
View Jacksonville Jaguars Road AheadCincinnati Bengals
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers
Next five difficulty: 77.4
View Cincinnati Bengals Road AheadCincinnati has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 29. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jacksonville also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation 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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