NYJ
New York Jets
74.6PFM Team Score#24 NFL
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New York Jets vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison
The Los Angeles Chargers hold a slight overall advantage over the New York Jets in the current PFM ratings. Los Angeles separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeLAC
Los Angeles Chargers
76.1PFM Team Score#20 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS
New York Jets vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Previous Meetings
Los Angeles Chargers lead the recorded series 24–14 over 39 meetings. 1 game ended in a tie.
New York Jets14 wins
Los Angeles Chargers24 wins
Ties1
Recorded meetings39
Regular season: 12–24–1 · Playoffs: 2–0–0 (New York Jets–Los Angeles Chargers)
Recent Meetings
| Date | Matchup | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2023 | Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets | 27–6 | Los Angeles Chargers |
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Los Angeles ChargersAway27 – 6New York JetsHomeLos Angeles Chargers won
Earlier meetings (9)
| Date | Matchup | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2020 | New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers | 28–34 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Dec 24, 2017 | Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets | 14–7 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Oct 5, 2014 | New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers | 0–31 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Dec 23, 2012 | Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets | 27–17 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Oct 23, 2011 | Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets | 21–27 | New York Jets |
| Jan 17, 2010Playoffs | New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers | 17–14 | New York Jets |
| Sep 22, 2008 | New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers | 29–48 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Nov 6, 2005 | Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets | 31–26 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Jan 8, 2005Playoffs | New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers | 20–17 | New York Jets |
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New York JetsAway28 – 34Los Angeles ChargersHomeLos Angeles Chargers won
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Los Angeles ChargersAway14 – 7New York JetsHomeLos Angeles Chargers won
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New York JetsAway0 – 31Los Angeles ChargersHomeLos Angeles Chargers won
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Los Angeles ChargersAway27 – 17New York JetsHomeLos Angeles Chargers won
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Los Angeles ChargersAway21 – 27New York JetsHomeNew York Jets won
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New York JetsAway17 – 14Los Angeles ChargersHomeNew York Jets won
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New York JetsAway29 – 48Los Angeles ChargersHomeLos Angeles Chargers won
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Los Angeles ChargersAway31 – 26New York JetsHomeLos Angeles Chargers won
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New York JetsAway20 – 17Los Angeles ChargersHomeNew York Jets won
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Chargers Higher
The Los Angeles Chargers have the stronger coaching operation under Jim Harbaugh. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. New York's strongest counterargument is Offense. New York's offense is the less serious concern, but it still grades below the strength range.
Los Angeles also brings the steadier quarterback room. The Los Angeles Chargers still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New York vs. Los Angeles 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
LACLos Angeles Chargers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
New York Jets’ Best Argument
Neither offense gives its team a dependable base. The New York Jets have the smaller problem. The offense advantage is a real point in New York's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for New York is that Los Angeles counters with the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NYJ74.6
New York Jets 74.6LAC76.1
Los Angeles Chargers 76.1Overall NFL Rank
NYJ#24
New York Jets #24LAC#20
Los Angeles Chargers #20QB Stability
NYJ75.6
New York Jets 75.6LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5Roster Strength
NYJ78.5
New York Jets 78.5LAC77.7
Los Angeles Chargers 77.7Coaching Direction
NYJ72.1
New York Jets 72.1LAC84.1
Los Angeles Chargers 84.1Recent Performance
NYJ68.2
New York Jets 68.2LAC63.0
Los Angeles Chargers 63.0Offense
NYJ77.3
New York Jets 77.3LAC65.9
Los Angeles Chargers 65.9Defense
NYJ78.1
New York Jets 78.1LAC79.3
Los Angeles Chargers 79.3Franchise Direction
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1LAC76.2
Los Angeles Chargers 76.2Explosiveness
NYJ79.1
New York Jets 79.1LAC70.4
Los Angeles Chargers 70.4Conference Rank
NYJ#12
New York Jets #12LAC#10
Los Angeles Chargers #10Division Rank
NYJ#3
New York Jets #3LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3Outlook
NYJPlayoff Long ShotLACIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles ChargersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New York Jets
Remaining schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 78.7
View New York Jets Road AheadLos Angeles Chargers
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 77.1
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Denver Broncos. New York gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Los Angeles still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated November 10, 2026. Schedule data updated November 12, 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.
Historical results: sources and coverage
Results shown: 1960–2023.
Historical scores: FiveThirtyEight (CC BY 4.0). Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.
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