PFM Team Score
2026 NFL Power Rankings
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.
80.1
League Average
2026 Season · Pre-training camp
No. 1 TeamSeattle Seahawks91.3 PFM Score
Teams Graded 88+2The teams PFM trusts most
What 88+ MeansBuilt to WinA roster with real January upside
League Leaders
Top 3 PFM Teams
The strongest teams in the current PFM model.
All 32 Teams
Full PFM Rankings
Tap or click any column heading to sort the rankings.
| 1 |
Seattle SeahawksSEA
|
0-0 | 91.3 | 84.5 | 85.5 | 87.8 | 91.8 | 86.6 | 89.6 | 83.0 | Super Bowl Favorite | |
| 2 |
Los Angeles RamsLAR
|
0-0 | 90.6 | 86.0 | 85.0 | 87.6 | 90.7 | 88.0 | 86.2 | 77.5 | Super Bowl Favorite | |
| 3 |
San Francisco 49ersSF
|
0-0 | 87.2 | 85.7 | 85.3 | 84.7 | 84.7 | 85.1 | 81.9 | 75.5 | Super Bowl Contender | |
| 4 |
Kansas City ChiefsKC
|
0-0 | 87.1 | 86.2 | 84.3 | 92.3 | 75.6 | 83.2 | 83.8 | 80.1 | Super Bowl Contender | |
| 5 |
Detroit LionsDET
|
0-0 | 86.8 | 85.4 | 85.0 | 85.7 | 80.1 | 88.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | Super Bowl Contender | -0.07Detroit Lions' score dipped after Terrion Arnold was released, which slightly lowered the Lions' roster, defense, and young-talent grades.Jun 30, 2026 |
| 6 |
Philadelphia EaglesPHI
|
0-0 | 86.1 | 85.4 | 83.8 | 82.4 | 82.5 | 84.1 | 84.4 | 80.7 | Super Bowl Contender | |
| 7 |
New England PatriotsNE
|
0-0 | 85.9 | 84.0 | 80.4 | 85.0 | 87.7 | 83.4 | 83.8 | 78.1 | Playoff Contender | |
| 8 |
Buffalo BillsBUF
|
0-0 | 85.5 | 88.0 | 82.1 | 72.5 | 86.3 | 90.5 | 81.2 | 78.0 | Playoff Contender | |
| 9 |
Denver BroncosDEN
|
0-0 | 84.9 | 83.1 | 80.4 | 85.0 | 85.9 | 81.3 | 84.6 | 78.4 | Playoff Contender | |
| 10 |
Houston TexansHOU
|
0-0 | 84.8 | 83.3 | 80.3 | 81.0 | 89.1 | 79.1 | 85.8 | 80.2 | Playoff Contender | |
| 11 |
Los Angeles ChargersLAC
|
0-0 | 84.0 | 86.1 | 79.3 | 85.6 | 79.5 | 82.4 | 82.3 | 76.3 | Playoff Contender | |
| 12 |
Green Bay PackersGB
|
0-0 | 83.7 | 85.1 | 81.0 | 83.2 | 78.8 | 85.9 | 78.5 | 80.2 | Playoff Contender | |
| 13 |
Jacksonville JaguarsJAX
|
0-0 | 83.2 | 82.0 | 80.4 | 80.0 | 88.5 | 80.7 | 82.0 | 76.6 | Playoff Contender | |
| 14 |
Chicago BearsCHI
|
0-0 | 82.2 | 84.0 | 79.8 | 82.9 | 78.7 | 82.8 | 77.8 | 80.4 | Playoff Contender | |
| 15 |
Baltimore RavensBAL
|
0-0 | 80.9 | 85.7 | 81.3 | 71.3 | 77.3 | 85.3 | 80.5 | 79.0 | Playoff Contender | |
| 16 |
Cincinnati BengalsCIN
|
0-0 | 79.3 | 88.1 | 80.6 | 73.8 | 70.8 | 84.2 | 73.0 | 74.7 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 17 |
Pittsburgh SteelersPIT
|
0-0 | 79.1 | 75.8 | 79.9 | 83.2 | 79.3 | 77.6 | 83.4 | 74.9 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 18 |
Washington CommandersWSH
|
0-0 | 79.1 | 84.8 | 80.2 | 79.3 | 68.3 | 82.4 | 75.8 | 77.6 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 19 |
Minnesota VikingsMIN
|
0-0 | 78.8 | 76.4 | 79.4 | 82.2 | 79.9 | 76.6 | 80.2 | 77.0 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 20 |
Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB
|
0-0 | 78.3 | 80.2 | 78.6 | 76.6 | 76.7 | 80.8 | 78.0 | 74.8 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 21 |
Dallas CowboysDAL
|
0-0 | 77.5 | 81.6 | 79.3 | 73.7 | 70.7 | 86.0 | 73.9 | 74.1 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 22 |
Atlanta FalconsATL
|
0-0 | 76.8 | 77.7 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 76.0 | 78.6 | 77.5 | 75.5 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 23 |
Indianapolis ColtsIND
|
0-0 | 76.1 | 77.0 | 74.9 | 73.4 | 80.7 | 78.3 | 75.2 | 72.8 | In the Playoff Mix | |
| 24 |
Miami DolphinsMIA
|
0-0 | 75.3 | 78.9 | 79.7 | 72.5 | 68.7 | 78.0 | 72.7 | 72.9 | Needs More Help | |
| 25 |
Arizona CardinalsARI
|
0-0 | 73.7 | 78.4 | 74.6 | 71.9 | 68.3 | 76.0 | 72.5 | 73.2 | Needs More Help | |
| 26 |
New York JetsNYJ
|
0-0 | 73.6 | 74.0 | 79.5 | 72.8 | 65.5 | 72.7 | 77.9 | 75.1 | Needs More Help | |
| 27 |
New York GiantsNYG
|
0-0 | 73.3 | 70.3 | 73.8 | 81.2 | 71.1 | 74.7 | 76.2 | 69.8 | Needs More Help | |
| 28 |
Las Vegas RaidersLV
|
0-0 | 72.7 | 74.0 | 76.1 | 73.6 | 66.7 | 72.3 | 75.1 | 73.6 | Needs More Help | |
| 29 |
Carolina PanthersCAR
|
0-0 | 72.5 | 75.1 | 70.9 | 70.8 | 74.0 | 72.9 | 74.6 | 71.8 | Needs More Help | |
| 30 |
Cleveland BrownsCLE
|
0-0 | 71.4 | 67.0 | 76.7 | 73.0 | 67.4 | 69.5 | 84.2 | 69.3 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | |
| 31 |
Tennessee TitansTEN
|
0-0 | 71.2 | 73.9 | 71.2 | 74.8 | 67.5 | 68.8 | 72.3 | 71.4 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | |
| 32 |
New Orleans SaintsNO
|
0-0 | 70.6 | 69.2 | 71.9 | 72.0 | 71.5 | 69.0 | 78.1 | 66.1 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns |
How the PFM Team Score Is Built
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.
25%QB Stability
20%Roster Strength
15%Coaching Direction
15%Recent Performance
10%Offense
10%Defense
5%Franchise Direction
PFM ratings updated
How PFM grades NFL teams