The PFM Score answers two questions: How strong is this team, and how much should we trust it going forward? Quarterback stability carries the most weight, but the roster, coaching staff, recent play, offense, defense and franchise direction all matter.
This is not a copy of the standings. A good record can hide real problems, while a dangerous roster can be better than its win-loss mark. The goal is to show which teams have staying power.
The strongest teams in the current PFM model.
Seattle earns No. 1 with the league's top defense and the league's top franchise direction. QB Stability ranks No. 12, which is solid but still the biggest question in an otherwise elite profile.
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Buffalo's No. 1 offense is the main reason the Bills are No. 8 overall. Coaching Direction is No. 27, which is why they do not rank higher.
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Joe Burrow gives Cincinnati the No. 1 QB Stability grade, and the offense ranks No. 10. The Bengals are still No. 16 because the defense is No. 29. Burrow keeps them dangerous, but he cannot fix a defense that cannot get off the field.
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| 1 |
Seattle Seahawks
SEA
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0-0 | 91.3 | 84.5 | 85.6 | 87.8 | 91.8 | 86.5 | 89.6 | 83.0 | Super Bowl Favorite | |
| 2 |
Los Angeles Rams
LAR
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0-0 | 90.7 | 86.0 | 85.0 | 87.6 | 90.7 | 88.0 | 86.2 | 77.5 | Super Bowl Favorite | |
| 3 |
Kansas City Chiefs
KC
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0-0 | 87.2 | 86.2 | 84.6 | 92.3 | 75.6 | 83.2 | 83.8 | 80.1 | Super Bowl Contender | |
| 4 |
Detroit Lions
DET
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0-0 | 86.7 | 85.4 | 84.5 | 85.7 | 80.1 | 88.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | Super Bowl Contender | -0.13Detroit lost a little ground after starting center Cade Mays fractured his wrist and was ruled out for roughly 8-10 weeks, lowering the Lions' roster and offensive-line grades.Aug 18, 2026 |
| 5 |
San Francisco 49ers
SF
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0-0 | 86.5 | 85.2 | 84.1 | 84.7 | 84.7 | 85.0 | 81.9 | 75.5 | Super Bowl Contender | -0.18San Francisco 49ers lost ground after Ricky Pearsall was placed on injured reserve following PCL surgery. The addition of Deebo Samuel Sr. softened the loss, but the 49ers' roster and offense grades still declined.Aug 4, 2026 |
| 6 |
Philadelphia Eagles
PHI
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0-0 | 86.2 | 85.4 | 84.2 | 82.4 | 82.5 | 84.0 | 84.4 | 80.7 | Super Bowl Contender | |
| 7 |
New England Patriots
NE
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0-0 | 86.0 | 84.0 | 80.4 | 85.0 | 87.7 | 83.8 | 83.8 | 78.1 | Playoff Contender | |
| 8 |
Buffalo Bills
BUF
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0-0 | 85.6 | 88.0 | 82.3 | 72.5 | 86.3 | 90.5 | 81.3 | 78.0 | Playoff Contender | |
| 9 |
Denver Broncos
DEN
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0-0 | 85.1 | 83.1 | 80.9 | 85.0 | 85.9 | 81.2 | 84.6 | 78.4 | Playoff Contender | +0.37Denver's score rose after Bo Nix returned without limitations from ankle surgery, improving the Broncos' quarterback availability and roster grades.Aug 4, 2026 |
| 10 |
Houston Texans
HOU
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0-0 | 84.8 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 81.0 | 89.1 | 79.1 | 85.8 | 80.2 | Playoff Contender | |
| 11 |
Los Angeles Chargers
LAC
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0-0 | 84.0 | 86.1 | 79.5 | 85.6 | 79.5 | 82.4 | 82.3 | 76.3 | Playoff Contender | |
| 12 |
Chicago Bears
CHI
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0-0 | 83.8 | 84.0 | 81.6 | 82.9 | 78.7 | 85.8 | 81.2 | 80.8 | Playoff Contender | -0.14Chicago Bears' rating took a step back after Coby Bryant suffered a knee injury expected to sideline him for 8-10 weeks, lowering the Bears' roster and defensive grades.Aug 4, 2026 |
| 13 |
Green Bay Packers
GB
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0-0 | 83.8 | 85.1 | 81.2 | 83.2 | 78.8 | 86.0 | 78.5 | 80.2 | Playoff Contender | |
| 14 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
JAX
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0-0 | 83.3 | 82.0 | 80.4 | 80.0 | 88.5 | 80.8 | 82.0 | 76.6 | Playoff Contender | |
| 15 |
Baltimore Ravens
BAL
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0-0 | 81.1 | 85.7 | 81.7 | 71.3 | 77.3 | 85.4 | 80.5 | 79.0 | Playoff Contender | |
| 16 |
Cincinnati Bengals
CIN
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0-0 | 79.4 | 88.1 | 81.1 | 73.8 | 70.8 | 84.2 | 73.0 | 74.7 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 17 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
PIT
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0-0 | 79.1 | 75.8 | 79.8 | 83.2 | 79.3 | 77.6 | 83.4 | 74.9 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 18 |
Washington Commanders
WSH
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0-0 | 79.0 | 84.8 | 80.1 | 79.3 | 68.3 | 81.9 | 75.4 | 77.6 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.17Washington Commanders' rating took a step back after Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps and was ruled out for significant time. Stefon Diggs and the Commanders' veteran offensive-line additions softened the loss.Aug 11, 2026 |
| 19 |
Minnesota Vikings
MIN
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0-0 | 78.9 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 82.2 | 79.9 | 76.6 | 80.2 | 77.0 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 20 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB
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0-0 | 78.4 | 80.2 | 79.0 | 76.6 | 76.7 | 80.8 | 78.1 | 74.8 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 21 |
Dallas Cowboys
DAL
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0-0 | 77.4 | 81.6 | 78.7 | 73.7 | 70.7 | 86.0 | 73.9 | 74.1 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 22 |
Atlanta Falcons
ATL
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0-0 | 76.4 | 77.2 | 77.1 | 74.5 | 76.0 | 78.2 | 77.4 | 75.4 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.17Atlanta's rating took a step back after Jalon Walker tore his ACL and James Pearce Jr. was suspended for eight games, weakening the Falcons' pass rush. The addition of Za'Darius Smith softened the loss.Aug 18, 2026 |
| 23 |
Indianapolis Colts
IND
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0-0 | 76.1 | 77.0 | 75.0 | 73.4 | 80.7 | 78.3 | 74.9 | 72.8 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 24 |
Miami Dolphins
MIA
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0-0 | 75.2 | 78.9 | 79.4 | 72.5 | 68.7 | 78.0 | 72.5 | 72.9 | Needs More Help | |
| 25 |
New York Jets
NYJ
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0-0 | 73.5 | 74.0 | 79.3 | 72.8 | 65.5 | 72.7 | 77.9 | 75.1 | Needs More Help | |
| 26 |
New York Giants
NYG
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0-0 | 73.0 | 70.3 | 72.4 | 81.2 | 71.1 | 74.7 | 76.2 | 69.8 | Needs More Help | |
| 27 |
Arizona Cardinals
ARI
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0-0 | 73.0 | 77.9 | 73.6 | 71.9 | 68.3 | 73.6 | 72.2 | 72.8 | Needs More Help | |
| 28 |
Las Vegas Raiders
LV
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0-0 | 72.6 | 74.0 | 75.7 | 73.6 | 66.7 | 72.3 | 75.1 | 73.6 | Needs More Help | |
| 29 |
Carolina Panthers
CAR
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0-0 | 72.3 | 74.9 | 70.1 | 70.8 | 74.0 | 73.0 | 74.3 | 71.8 | Needs More Help | -0.31Carolina Panthers' score slipped after Nic Scourton tore his ACL and Taylor Moton was ruled out for the start of the season, which lowered the Panthers' injury, roster, and defensive grades.Jul 24, 2026 |
| 30 |
Cleveland Browns
CLE
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0-0 | 71.4 | 67.0 | 76.6 | 73.0 | 67.4 | 69.4 | 84.2 | 69.3 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | |
| 31 |
Tennessee Titans
TEN
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0-0 | 71.2 | 73.9 | 71.4 | 74.8 | 67.5 | 68.8 | 72.3 | 71.4 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | |
| 32 |
New Orleans Saints
NO
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0-0 | 70.3 | 69.2 | 71.1 | 72.0 | 71.5 | 68.7 | 77.3 | 66.0 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | -0.24New Orleans Saints' rating moved lower after Bryan Bresee and Dillon Radunz suffered season-ending ACL injuries, weakening the Saints' defensive front and offensive-line depth.Aug 11, 2026 |
See the average rank from major national outlets, every source position and the teams PFM places higher or lower.
The formula starts with the quarterback because that position changes everything. From there, PFM grades the roster, coaching staff, recent results and the strength of both sides of the ball. Every team is judged on the same scale.