NYJ
New York Jets
74.4PFM Team Score#25 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
86.3PFM Team Score#6 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. The New York Jets are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
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
NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is New York’s Only Close Fight
New York's defense gives the team one place to push back. The Jets are only 1.6 points behind Detroit in Defense, but that is where New York's case ends. Detroit still has Jared Goff at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Jets cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NYJ74.4
New York Jets 74.4DET86.3
Detroit Lions 86.3Overall NFL Rank
NYJ#25
New York Jets #25DET#6
Detroit Lions #6QB Stability
NYJ74.4
New York Jets 74.4DET85.0
Detroit Lions 85.0Roster Strength
NYJ79.0
New York Jets 79.0DET84.0
Detroit Lions 84.0Coaching Direction
NYJ72.8
New York Jets 72.8DET85.7
Detroit Lions 85.7Recent Performance
NYJ69.4
New York Jets 69.4DET80.2
Detroit Lions 80.2Offense
NYJ74.1
New York Jets 74.1DET88.4
Detroit Lions 88.4Defense
NYJ78.5
New York Jets 78.5DET80.1
Detroit Lions 80.1Franchise Direction
NYJ75.0
New York Jets 75.0DET80.6
Detroit Lions 80.6Explosiveness
NYJ72.1
New York Jets 72.1DET83.8
Detroit Lions 83.8Conference Rank
NYJ#13
New York Jets #13DET#5
Detroit Lions #5Division Rank
NYJ#4
New York Jets #4DET#1
Detroit Lions #1Outlook
NYJNeeds More HelpDETSuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: Detroit LionsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 81.4
View New York Jets Road AheadDetroit Lions
Remaining schedule rank: #28
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears
Strongest opponents: New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Next five difficulty: 76.3
View Detroit Lions Road AheadNew York has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. 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 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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