Clear edgeMIN
Minnesota Vikings
79.5PFM Team Score#15 NFL
VS
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: PFM Team Comparison
The Minnesota Vikings hold a clear overall advantage over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the current PFM ratings. Minnesota separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
77.0PFM Team Score#21 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Minnesota Vikings Higher
Kevin O'Connell gives the Minnesota Vikings the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. Tampa Bay's strongest counterargument is Offense. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Minnesota when the opening approach stalls.
Minnesota also brings the stronger defense. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Minnesota's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay Across the Core Pillars
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MINMinnesota Vikings
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Best Argument
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the more dependable offense. The unit has more ways to create points when a game forces the team away from its preferred approach. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Minnesota still answers with the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIN79.5
Minnesota Vikings 79.5TB77.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 77.0Overall NFL Rank
MIN#15
Minnesota Vikings #15TB#21
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #21QB Stability
MIN75.4
Minnesota Vikings 75.4TB78.8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.8Roster Strength
MIN79.1
Minnesota Vikings 79.1TB79.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 79.1Coaching Direction
MIN82.7
Minnesota Vikings 82.7TB76.3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.3Recent Performance
MIN86.8
Minnesota Vikings 86.8TB70.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 70.0Offense
MIN71.9
Minnesota Vikings 71.9TB78.7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.7Defense
MIN83.6
Minnesota Vikings 83.6TB80.9
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 80.9Franchise Direction
MIN76.8
Minnesota Vikings 76.8TB75.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75.1Explosiveness
MIN72.1
Minnesota Vikings 72.1TB72.6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 72.6Conference Rank
MIN#7
Minnesota Vikings #7TB#11
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #11Division Rank
MIN#3
Minnesota Vikings #3TB#1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #1Outlook
MINIn the Playoff MixTBIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Minnesota Vikings
Remaining schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 79.1
View Minnesota Vikings 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 AheadMinnesota has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 15. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears. Tampa Bay gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Minnesota 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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