Core Talent
The Jets want to win through an aggressive coverage defense, but the defense has not earned trust yet. Will McDonald IV and Minkah Fitzpatrick give the defense two players it can build around.
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Why PFM Ranks the Jets Here
The defense can squeeze throwing windows through Will McDonald IV and Minkah Fitzpatrick and let Aaron Glenn be aggressive with coverage. Garrett Wilson can win outside and uncover when the quarterback has to extend a down. The line and Geno Smith’s durability are the problem because the offense does not have enough explosive plays to recover from long-yardage downs.
NFL Rank#25Current PFM ranking
AFC Rank#13Among AFC teams
QB Stability#28Geno Smith · QB Limbo
Season OutlookNeeds More Help
Head coachAaron Glenn
Offensive coordinatorFrank Reich
Defensive coordinatorBrian Duker
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What Has to Hold
Geno Smith is the swing factor because the offense changes with his level of play. The pressure point is offensive-line reliability and whether the quarterback can hold up through a full season.
The Jets’ Unit Gap Puts the Secondary in Charge
A 5.2-point defensive edge gives New York one workable way to control the game: squeeze throwing windows and force the opponent to string together long drives. That margin disappears when the offense hands back short fields or falls behind the sticks.
The Roster Says More Than the Recent Record
The recent record does not fully match the talent on hand. The formula is simple: protect Smith, feed Wilson and let the secondary create turnovers when the opponent presses.
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2026 New York Jets Strength of Schedule
New York sits near the middle of the league at No. 14 in schedule strength, with opponents averaging 80.7. Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers create the toughest stretch, but 7 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Difficulty Rank#14No. 1 is toughest
Opponent PFM Avg.80.7Average across opponents
Next 3 Avg.80.5Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups7Games vs. current top 10
Away games left9
Top-10 road opponents4
at Tennessee Titans71.2 PFM · #31
Sep 13 · 1:00 pmAwayBottom 10
vs. Green Bay Packers83.8 PFM · #13
Sep 20 · 1:00 pmHome
at Detroit Lions86.7 PFM · #4
Sep 27 · 1:00 pmAwayTop 10
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Kansas City Chiefs at 87.2 PFM.
PFM Reporter
Kenyon Sadiq Setback Delays a Needed Offensive Addition
The Jets said on August 4th that rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq suffered a setback following offseason hernia surgery and will be out for an undetermined period.
New York already carries major concerns in Offense Rating and Explosiveness, so losing development time for the No. 16 pick matters more here than it would for a settled offense. The team still expects Sadiq back in time for the regular season but this is another situation we will be monitoring closely.
Analysis updatedAugust 5, 2026
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League Context
Closest Team DNA Match
Built Like Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas RaidersMatch distance: 2.48 rating points
Shared profile: QB Stability and Offense.
New York Jets get on-schedule throws from the offensive line, while Las Vegas uses the offensive line to control early downs and avoid obvious passing situations. QB Stability and Offensive Rating line up because each quarterback has a dependable early answer and enough support to stay out of constant third-and-long. New York Jets own the big-play edge because the attack around the offensive line creates more pressure beyond ordinary gains.
Where they separate: Explosiveness. Jets hold the stronger current rating.
Division Pressure
AFC East
New York Jets sits 4th in the division, 12.5 PFM points from New England.
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New York Jets in the Super Bowl Era
The Jets are 1–0 in the Super Bowl, winning Super Bowl III in 1969.
- Super Bowl Titles
- 1
- Super Bowl Appearances
- 1
- Super Bowl Record
- 1–0
- Last Appearance
- 1969 Super Bowl III
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