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New York Jets
75.3PFM Team Score#23 NFL
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New York Jets vs. New England Patriots: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the New England Patriots higher than the New York Jets overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeNE
New England Patriots
82.4PFM Team Score#10 NFL
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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 New York Jets are closest in defense, 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 York vs. New England 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
NENew England Patriots
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. New York sits only 1.2 points behind New England in Defense, 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 Jets cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NYJ75.3
New York Jets 75.3NE82.4
New England Patriots 82.4Overall NFL Rank
NYJ#23
New York Jets #23NE#10
New England Patriots #10QB Stability
NYJ74.8
New York Jets 74.8NE81.4
New England Patriots 81.4Roster Strength
NYJ78.7
New York Jets 78.7NE76.9
New England Patriots 76.9Coaching Direction
NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3NE85.3
New England Patriots 85.3Recent Performance
NYJ72.3
New York Jets 72.3NE85.2
New England Patriots 85.2Offense
NYJ74.9
New York Jets 74.9NE79.9
New England Patriots 79.9Defense
NYJ82.0
New York Jets 82.0NE83.2
New England Patriots 83.2Franchise Direction
NYJ75.1
New York Jets 75.1NE76.3
New England Patriots 76.3Explosiveness
NYJ75.0
New York Jets 75.0NE86.7
New England Patriots 86.7Conference Rank
NYJ#12
New York Jets #12NE#5
New England Patriots #5Division Rank
NYJ#3
New York Jets #3NE#2
New England Patriots #2Outlook
NYJPlayoff Long ShotNEPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: New England PatriotsSCHEDULE 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 AheadNew England Patriots
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 79.4
View New England Patriots Road AheadNew England has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. New York 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 October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 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.
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