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Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the New York Jets higher than the Las Vegas Raiders overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
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Why PFM Rates the New York Jets Higher
The Jets can lean on their defense more than the Raiders can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is QB Stability. Las Vegas has the better quarterback grade here. It is still not high enough to call the position a strength.
New York also brings the bigger big-play threat. New York adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the New York Jets ahead.
Las Vegas vs. New York 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.
Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument
The quarterback problem is less severe for the Las Vegas Raiders, but the rating still warns against treating the position as settled. The QB Stability advantage is a real point in Las Vegas' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Las Vegas is that New York counters with the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
Where Each Team Has the Edge
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Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Las Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 81.7
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadNew York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 79.9
View New York Jets Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. New York also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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.