Slight edgeNE
New England Patriots
84.1PFM Team Score#8 NFL
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New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the New England Patriots higher than the Jacksonville Jaguars overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
JAX
Jacksonville Jaguars
83.3PFM Team Score#10 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the New England Patriots Higher
Mike Vrabel gives the New England Patriots the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Jacksonville Jaguars are closest in offense, where the teams remain essentially even.
New England also brings the bigger big-play threat. That is enough to keep the New England Patriots ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New England vs. Jacksonville 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.
NENew England Patriots
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE’S BEST PUSHBACK
Offense Is Jacksonville’s Only Close Fight
Jacksonville's offense gives the team one place to push back. Jacksonville sits only 0.2 points behind New England in Offense, but close is not the same as an edge. New England still has Drake Maye at quarterback and Mike Vrabel leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Jaguars cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NE84.1
New England Patriots 84.1JAX83.3
Jacksonville Jaguars 83.3Overall NFL Rank
NE#8
New England Patriots #8JAX#10
Jacksonville Jaguars #10QB Stability
NE83.7
New England Patriots 83.7JAX82.2
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.2Roster Strength
NE78.2
New England Patriots 78.2JAX79.4
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.4Coaching Direction
NE85.0
New England Patriots 85.0JAX80.3
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.3Recent Performance
NE84.8
New England Patriots 84.8JAX88.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 88.5Offense
NE82.2
New England Patriots 82.2JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0Defense
NE83.0
New England Patriots 83.0JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0Franchise Direction
NE78.0
New England Patriots 78.0JAX76.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 76.7Explosiveness
NE85.2
New England Patriots 85.2JAX80.9
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.9Conference Rank
NE#3
New England Patriots #3JAX#4
Jacksonville Jaguars #4Division Rank
NE#2
New England Patriots #2JAX#1
Jacksonville Jaguars #1Outlook
NEPlayoff ContenderJAXPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New England Patriots
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 79.2
View New England Patriots Road AheadJacksonville Jaguars
Remaining schedule rank: #22
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles
Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 83.2
View Jacksonville Jaguars Road AheadNew England has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 12. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Jacksonville gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while New England still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 17, 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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