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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.

Current PFM Team Scores

LV

Las Vegas Raiders

74.5PFM Team Score#24 NFL
Slight edgeNYJ

New York Jets

75.1PFM Team Score#22 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

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.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

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.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
NYJNew York Jets
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Las Vegas Raiders 76.2, New York Jets 75.4, edge LV +0.8; Offense: Las Vegas Raiders 78.2, New York Jets 76.7, edge LV +1.5; Defense: Las Vegas Raiders 75.0, New York Jets 80.6, edge NYJ +5.6; Coaching Direction: Las Vegas Raiders 73.3, New York Jets 72.3, edge LV +1.0; Roster Depth: Las Vegas Raiders 75.8, New York Jets 78.7, edge NYJ +2.9. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

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.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

LV74.5
Las Vegas Raiders 74.5
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1
Slight New York Jets edge

Overall NFL Rank

LV#24
Las Vegas Raiders #24
NYJ#22
New York Jets #22
New York Jets ranks higher

QB Stability

LV76.2
Las Vegas Raiders 76.2
NYJ75.4
New York Jets 75.4
Slight Las Vegas Raiders edge

Roster Strength

LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7
Clear New York Jets edge

Coaching Direction

LV73.3
Las Vegas Raiders 73.3
NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3
Slight Las Vegas Raiders edge

Recent Performance

LV71.0
Las Vegas Raiders 71.0
NYJ69.9
New York Jets 69.9
Slight Las Vegas Raiders edge

Offense

LV78.2
Las Vegas Raiders 78.2
NYJ76.7
New York Jets 76.7
Slight Las Vegas Raiders edge

Defense

LV75.0
Las Vegas Raiders 75.0
NYJ80.6
New York Jets 80.6
Clear New York Jets edge

Franchise Direction

LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1
Slight New York Jets edge

Explosiveness

LV72.0
Las Vegas Raiders 72.0
NYJ78.2
New York Jets 78.2
Clear New York Jets edge

Conference Rank

LV#12
Las Vegas Raiders #12
NYJ#11
New York Jets #11
New York Jets ranks higher

Division Rank

LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4
NYJ#3
New York Jets #3
New York Jets ranks higher

Outlook

LVPlayoff Long ShotNYJPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlook
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

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

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New 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 Ahead

Las 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.

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