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.
New York Jets 2026 Team Rankings and Ratings
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PFM Verdict
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
Regular-Season Baseline
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Current stateBaseline set
New York starts the regular season with a 73.4 PFM Team Score and the No. 25 spot in PFM’s NFL rankings. Movement will appear after the first published weekly ratings update.
PFM Team Score73.4
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NFL RankNo. 25
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PFM Team DNA
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Aaron Glenn Has to Fix New York's Weakest Link
Aaron Glenn has to solve offensive-line reliability and whether Smith can hold up through a full season before it becomes the part of New York's game opponents can attack every week.
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2026 New York Jets Remaining Strength of Schedule
New York sits near the middle of the league at No. 15 in remaining road strength, with opponents averaging 80.5. Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers create the toughest stretch, but 8 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Difficulty Rank#15No. 1 is toughest
Remaining Opponent Avg.80.5Average across opponents
Next 3 Avg.80.2Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups8Games vs. current top 10
Away games left9
Top-10 road opponents5
at Tennessee Titans71.0 PFM · #32
Sep 13 · 1:00 pmAwayBottom 10
vs. Green Bay Packers83.2 PFM · #12
Sep 20 · 1:00 pmHome
at Detroit Lions86.5 PFM · #5
Sep 27 · 1:00 pmAwayTop 10
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Kansas City Chiefs at 87.8 PFM.
PFM ReporterReported
Cade Klubnik Wins the Jets' Backup Quarterback Job
Aaron Glenn confirmed rookie Cade Klubnik will serve as Geno Smith's backup.
The Jets now have a settled QB2 after carrying multiple quarterbacks through camp, but the move does not resolve the larger concern around a team PFM ranks 28th in QB Stability. Klubnik has not played a regular-season NFL snap, so this is clarity rather than proof of stronger quarterback depth. PFM will update the QB Stability context to reflect Klubnik as the No. 2 and hold the current rating until the role is tested.
Around the League
League Context
Closest Team DNA Match
Built Like Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas RaidersMatch distance: 2.37 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, 12.3 PFM points from Buffalo.
Supporting Team Information
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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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