NYJ
New York Jets
75.1PFM Team Score#22 NFL
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New York Jets vs. Detroit Lions: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Detroit Lions higher than the New York Jets overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeDET
Detroit Lions
86.0PFM Team Score#4 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Detroit Lions Higher
Dan Campbell is the coaching difference. Detroit has the more dependable answers when the first answer stops working. New York's strongest counterargument is Defense. The Jets can lean on their defense more than the Lions can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team.
Detroit also brings the more dependable offense. Detroit adds the steadier quarterback room. That is enough to keep the Detroit Lions ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New York vs. Detroit Across the Core Pillars
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NYJNew York Jets
DETDetroit Lions
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
New York Jets’ Best Argument
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the New York Jets sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Detroit still answers with the stronger coaching operation and the more dependable offense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1DET86.0
Detroit Lions 86.0Overall NFL Rank
NYJ#22
New York Jets #22DET#4
Detroit Lions #4QB Stability
NYJ75.4
New York Jets 75.4DET86.2
Detroit Lions 86.2Roster Strength
NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7DET83.4
Detroit Lions 83.4Coaching Direction
NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3DET85.9
Detroit Lions 85.9Recent Performance
NYJ69.9
New York Jets 69.9DET80.0
Detroit Lions 80.0Offense
NYJ76.7
New York Jets 76.7DET89.3
Detroit Lions 89.3Defense
NYJ80.6
New York Jets 80.6DET75.7
Detroit Lions 75.7Franchise Direction
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1DET80.7
Detroit Lions 80.7Explosiveness
NYJ78.2
New York Jets 78.2DET86.8
Detroit Lions 86.8Conference Rank
NYJ#11
New York Jets #11DET#3
Detroit Lions #3Division Rank
NYJ#3
New York Jets #3DET#1
Detroit Lions #1Outlook
NYJPlayoff Long ShotDETSuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: Detroit LionsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
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 AheadDetroit Lions
Remaining schedule rank: #19
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears
Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 80.2
View Detroit Lions Road AheadNew York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 12. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos. Detroit also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the more dependable offense.
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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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