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.
Kansas City earns No. 1 with the league's top coaching setup and No. 2 defense. Franchise Direction is the Chiefs' lowest grade at No. 6, but that is still good enough with the coaching setup and defense ranked that high.
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Buffalo's No. 1 offense is the main reason the Bills are No. 5 overall. Defense is No. 30, which is why they do not rank higher. Josh Allen can keep Buffalo dangerous, but he cannot fix a defense that cannot generate pressure without extra rushers.
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Joe Burrow gives Cincinnati the No. 1 QB Stability grade, and the offense ranks No. 6. The Bengals are still No. 13 because coaching direction is No. 23.
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Kansas City Chiefs
KC
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5-0 | +1.10 | Super Bowl Favorite | +1.10Kansas City's rating improved after a 22-6 Week 6 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
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San Francisco 49ers
SF
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6-0 | -0.60 | Super Bowl Favorite | -0.60San Francisco beat Washington 23-17, but its rating moved lower as the five-game performance window and league-relative offensive and defensive results weakened. Coaching Direction remained unchanged after the 49ers committed 11 penalties for 88 yards.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
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Seattle Seahawks
SEA
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3-3 | -0.97 | Super Bowl Contender | -0.97Seattle moved lower after a 17-14 Week 6 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and QB Stability outweighed a gain in Roster Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 4 8 → 4 |
Chicago Bears
CHI
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4-2 | +2.10 | Playoff Contender | +2.10Chicago climbed after a 31-23 win over Atlanta. Caleb Williams returned from his hamstring injury and lifted QB Stability, while Recent Performance improved; 12 penalties for 133 yards kept Coaching Direction unchanged.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 5 6 → 5 |
Buffalo Bills
BUF
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5-1 | +0.07 | Playoff Contender | +0.07Buffalo edged higher after a 33-30 Week 6 win. Defense Strength and Coaching Direction improved, while small declines elsewhere kept the overall gain modest.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 6 5 → 6 |
Detroit Lions
DET
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3-2 | -0.36 | Playoff Contender | -0.36Detroit did not play in Week 6. The Lions moved slightly lower after current roster availability and league-relative defensive results reduced Roster Strength and Defense Strength, while Coaching Direction remained unchanged.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 7 4 → 7 |
Los Angeles Rams
LAR
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2-4 | -0.91 | Playoff Contender | -0.91Los Angeles moved lower after an 18-16 Week 6 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and QB Stability outweighed a gain in Roster Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 8 10 → 8 |
New England Patriots
NE
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4-2 | +0.29 | Playoff Contender | +0.29New England moved higher after a 26-19 win over the Jets. Recent Performance and Coaching Direction improved as the Patriots won with five penalties and solid efficiency on both sides of the ball.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 9 7 → 9 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
JAX
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4-2 | -1.28 | Playoff Contender | -1.28Jacksonville moved lower after a 34-31 loss to Houston. Defense Strength, Recent Performance, and QB Stability declined despite an efficient offensive showing; Roster Strength, Franchise Direction, and Coaching Direction were held at their verified published grades because no corresponding roster, draft-capital, or staff event occurred.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 10 13 → 10 |
Green Bay Packers
GB
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4-2 | +0.73 | Playoff Contender | +0.73The Packers' score moved up after a 23-13 Week 6 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed declines in QB Stability.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 11 9 → 11 |
Baltimore Ravens
BAL
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4-2 | -0.44 | Playoff Contender | -0.44Baltimore moved lower after a 13-10 loss to Cleveland with Lamar Jackson inactive for a second consecutive game. Recent Performance, Offense Strength, and Coaching Direction declined, while Jackson's continued absence remains reflected in QB Stability.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 12 11 → 12 |
Denver Broncos
DEN
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4-2 | +0.39 | Playoff Contender | +0.39The Broncos' score moved up after a 17-14 Week 6 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed declines in Offense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 13 12 → 13 |
Cincinnati Bengals
CIN
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3-2 | -0.44 | Playoff Contender | -0.44Cincinnati did not play in Week 6. The score moved lower as the Bengals' Recent Performance and Defense Strength ratings shifted relative to the rest of the league, while Coaching Direction remained unchanged.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
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Minnesota Vikings
MIN
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5-0 | +0.86 | Playoff Contender | +0.86Minnesota did not play in Week 6. The Vikings moved higher because their existing offensive and recent-performance profile improved relative to the league after the week's results, while Coaching Direction remained unchanged.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
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Houston Texans
HOU
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2-4 | +0.91 | Playoff Contender | +0.91The Texans' score moved up after a 34-31 Week 6 win, as gains in Recent Performance and QB Stability outweighed declines in Defense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 16 17 → 16 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
PIT
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4-2 | +0.35 | In the Playoff Mix | +0.35The Steelers' score moved up after a 26-19 Week 6 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed declines in Roster Strength and Offense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 17 18 → 17 |
Washington Commanders
WSH
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1-4 | -0.25 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.25Washington moved lower after a 23-17 loss to San Francisco. Offense Strength and Recent Performance declined, and Coaching Direction fell again after the Commanders allowed 0.126 EPA per play and failed to finish another close game.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 18 19 → 18 |
Los Angeles Chargers
LAC
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0-6 | -0.75 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.75The Chargers' rating fell after a 22-6 Week 6 loss, led by declines in Recent Performance and QB Stability.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 19 20 → 19 |
Atlanta Falcons
ATL
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2-4 | -0.18 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.18Atlanta moved lower after a 31-23 Week 6 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed a gain in Roster Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 20 21 → 20 |
Dallas Cowboys
DAL
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2-4 | -0.76 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.76Dallas moved lower after a 23-13 Week 6 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and QB Stability outweighed a gain in Defense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 21 22 → 21 |
Carolina Panthers
CAR
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3-2 | +1.17 | Playoff Long Shot | +1.17Carolina's rating improved after a 25-14 Week 6 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Offense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 22 23 → 22 |
Las Vegas Raiders
LV
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3-3 | -0.31 | Playoff Long Shot | -0.31Las Vegas moved lower after a 33-30 Week 6 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed a gain in QB Stability.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 23 24 → 23 |
New York Jets
NYJ
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2-4 | +0.29 | Playoff Long Shot | +0.29The Jets moved slightly higher despite a 26-19 loss to New England. Their rolling Recent Performance and Offense Strength grades improved enough to offset the decline in Defense Strength, while Coaching Direction remained unchanged.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 24 17 → 24 |
Philadelphia Eagles
PHI
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2-4 | -3.48 | Playoff Long Shot | -3.48Philadelphia's score fell after Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve and became likely to miss the rest of the season, leaving Tanner McKee as the starter and lowering the Eagles' QB Stability and Roster Strength grades.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB
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1-5 | -0.14 | Playoff Long Shot | -0.14Tampa Bay moved slightly lower after a 26-19 loss to Pittsburgh with Baker Mayfield unavailable for a third consecutive game. Recent Performance declined, and Mayfield's throwing-thumb injury remains reflected in QB Stability.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 26 28 → 26 |
New Orleans Saints
NO
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2-4 | +0.57 | Playoff Long Shot | +0.57New Orleans' rating improved after a 34-27 Week 6 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and QB Stability.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 27 26 → 27 |
Indianapolis Colts
IND
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2-4 | -0.49 | Playoff Long Shot | -0.49Indianapolis moved lower after a 26-20 Week 6 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and QB Stability outweighed a gain in Defense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 28 31 → 28 |
Arizona Cardinals
ARI
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2-4 | +1.20 | Playoff Long Shot | +1.20Arizona's rating improved after an 18-16 Week 6 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Coaching Direction.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 29 27 → 29 |
New York Giants
NYG
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3-2 | -0.68 | Playoff Long Shot | -0.68New York moved lower after a 34-27 Week 6 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Coaching Direction outweighed a gain in Offense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 30 29 → 30 |
Cleveland Browns
CLE
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4-2 | +0.42 | Playoff Long Shot | +0.42The Browns' score moved up after a 13-10 Week 6 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed declines in Offense Strength.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 31 30 → 31 |
Miami Dolphins
MIA
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0-5 | +0.08 | Playoff Long Shot | +0.08Miami did not play in Week 6. The Dolphins remained nearly unchanged as a small league-relative increase in Offense Strength was offset by a slight decline in Defense Strength, with Coaching Direction unchanged.Oct 20, 2026 | |||||||
| 32 |
Tennessee Titans
TEN
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1-5 | +0.23 | Major Concerns | +0.23Tennessee's rating improved after a 26-20 Week 6 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Coaching Direction.Oct 20, 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.