NYJ
New York Jets
75.3PFM Team Score#23 NFL
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New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears: PFM Team Comparison
The Chicago Bears hold a clear overall advantage over the New York Jets in the current PFM ratings. Chicago separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeCHI
Chicago Bears
83.2PFM Team Score#8 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Chicago Bears Higher
Ben Johnson gives the Chicago Bears the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The New York Jets are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.
Chicago also brings the more dependable offense. Chicago adds the steadier quarterback room. The Chicago Bears still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New York vs. Chicago 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.
NYJNew York Jets
CHIChicago Bears
NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK
Roster Strength Is New York’s Only Close Fight
New York's roster gives the team one place to push back. New York sits only 1.2 points behind Chicago in Roster Strength, but close is not the same as an edge. Chicago still has Caleb Williams at quarterback and Ben Johnson leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Jets cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NYJ75.3
New York Jets 75.3CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2Overall NFL Rank
NYJ#23
New York Jets #23CHI#8
Chicago Bears #8QB Stability
NYJ74.8
New York Jets 74.8CHI80.4
Chicago Bears 80.4Roster Strength
NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9Coaching Direction
NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3CHI82.9
Chicago Bears 82.9Recent Performance
NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3CHI83.6
Chicago Bears 83.6Offense
NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9CHI84.9
Chicago Bears 84.9Defense
NYJ82.0
New York Jets 82.0CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2Franchise Direction
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1CHI80.7
Chicago Bears 80.7Explosiveness
NYJ75.0
New York Jets 75.0CHI80.9
Chicago Bears 80.9Conference Rank
NYJ#12
New York Jets #12CHI#5
Chicago Bears #5Division Rank
NYJ#3
New York Jets #3CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2Outlook
NYJPlayoff Long ShotCHIPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Chicago BearsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #14
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 81.2
View New York Jets Road AheadChicago Bears
Remaining schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 78.9
View Chicago Bears Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. New York gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Chicago still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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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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