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. 7 overall. Coaching Direction is No. 26, 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. 8. The Bengals are still No. 16 because the defense is No. 27. Burrow keeps them dangerous, but he cannot fix a defense that cannot get off the field.
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Seattle Seahawks
SEA
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1-0 | -0.05 | Super Bowl Favorite | -0.05Seattle moved lower despite a 13-10 Week 1 win, as declines in Offense Strength and Defense Strength outweighed a gain in Roster Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 2 3 → 2 |
Kansas City Chiefs
KC
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1-0 | +0.68 | Super Bowl Favorite | +0.68The Chiefs' score moved up after a 31-10 Week 1 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed declines in QB Stability.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 3 2 → 3 |
Los Angeles Rams
LAR
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0-1 | -2.37 | Super Bowl Contender | -2.37Los Angeles moved lower after a 27-7 Week 1 loss, and Myles Garrett's knee surgery and move to injured reserve further lowered the Rams' Roster Strength and Defense Strength grades.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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San Francisco 49ers
SF
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1-0 | +0.23 | Super Bowl Contender | +0.23San Francisco's rating improved after a 27-7 Week 1 win, led by gains in Defense Strength and Recent Performance.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 5 6 → 5 |
Philadelphia Eagles
PHI
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1-0 | +0.05 | Super Bowl Contender | +0.05The Eagles' score moved up after a 24-22 Week 1 win, as gains in Roster Strength outweighed declines in Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 6 5 → 6 |
Detroit Lions
DET
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1-0 | -0.25 | Super Bowl Contender | -0.25The Lions' rating fell despite a 31-30 Week 1 win, led by declines in QB Stability and Offense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Buffalo Bills
BUF
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1-0 | +0.05 | Playoff Contender | +0.05The Bills' score moved up after a 36-31 Week 1 win, as gains in Roster Strength and Coaching Direction outweighed declines in Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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New England Patriots
NE
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0-1 | -1.13 | Playoff Contender | -1.13The Patriots' rating fell after a 13-10 Week 1 loss, led by declines in Recent Performance and Offense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 9 13 → 9 |
Chicago Bears
CHI
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1-0 | +0.57 | Playoff Contender | +0.57Chicago's rating improved after a 59-37 Week 1 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Offense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 10 14 → 10 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
JAX
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1-0 | +0.22 | Playoff Contender | +0.22Jacksonville's rating improved after a 34-10 Week 1 win, led by gains in Offense Strength and Coaching Direction.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 11 9 → 11 |
Denver Broncos
DEN
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0-1 | -1.79 | Playoff Contender | -1.79Denver moved lower after a 31-10 Week 1 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Offense Strength outweighed a gain in Roster Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 12 10 → 12 |
Los Angeles Chargers
LAC
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0-1 | -1.13 | Playoff Contender | -1.13The Chargers' rating fell after a 26-14 Week 1 loss, led by declines in Recent Performance and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 13 11 → 13 |
Houston Texans
HOU
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0-1 | -1.11 | Playoff Contender | -1.11Houston moved lower after a 36-31 Week 1 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed a gain in Offense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 14 12 → 14 |
Green Bay Packers
GB
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0-1 | -1.11 | Playoff Contender | -1.11The Packers' rating fell after a 39-22 Week 1 loss, led by declines in Recent Performance and QB Stability.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Baltimore Ravens
BAL
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1-0 | +0.65 | Playoff Contender | +0.65Baltimore's rating improved after a 41-23 Week 1 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Cincinnati Bengals
CIN
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1-0 | +0.41 | In the Playoff Mix | +0.41The Bengals' score moved up after a 33-27 Week 1 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed declines in QB Stability.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Minnesota Vikings
MIN
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1-0 | +0.12 | In the Playoff Mix | +0.12The Vikings' score moved up after a 39-22 Week 1 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Coaching Direction outweighed declines in QB Stability and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Pittsburgh Steelers
PIT
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1-0 | +0.07 | In the Playoff Mix | +0.07The Steelers' score moved up after a 20-13 Week 1 win, as gains in Recent Performance and Roster Strength outweighed declines in Offense Strength and QB Stability.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Washington Commanders
WSH
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0-1 | +0.21 | In the Playoff Mix | +0.21Washington's rating improved despite a 24-22 Week 1 loss, led by gains in Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB
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0-1 | -0.27 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.27The Buccaneers' rating fell after a 33-27 Week 1 loss, led by declines in Recent Performance and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Dallas Cowboys
DAL
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0-1 | -0.17 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.17The Cowboys' rating fell after a 28-20 Week 1 loss, led by declines in Offense Strength and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Atlanta Falcons
ATL
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0-1 | -0.17 | In the Playoff Mix | -0.17Atlanta moved lower after a 20-13 Week 1 loss, as declines in Offense Strength and Recent Performance outweighed a gain in Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Indianapolis Colts
IND
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0-1 | -0.56 | Needs More Help | -0.56Indianapolis moved lower after a 41-23 Week 1 loss, with Recent Performance accounting for most of the decline. Cam Taylor-Britt's return from suspension improved Roster Strength, but it was not enough to offset the result.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Miami Dolphins
MIA
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0-1 | -0.38 | Needs More Help | -0.38Miami moved lower after a 27-13 Week 1 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Offense Strength outweighed a gain in Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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New York Jets
NYJ
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1-0 | +1.01 | Needs More Help | +1.01New York's rating improved after a 23-10 Week 1 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Offense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 26 27 → 26 |
Arizona Cardinals
ARI
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1-0 | +1.02 | Needs More Help | +1.02Arizona's rating improved after a 26-14 Week 1 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 27 26 → 27 |
New York Giants
NYG
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1-0 | +0.61 | Needs More Help | +0.61New York's rating improved after a 28-20 Week 1 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and QB Stability.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
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Las Vegas Raiders
LV
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1-0 | +0.91 | Needs More Help | +0.91Las Vegas' rating improved after a 27-13 Week 1 win, led by gains in Recent Performance and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 29 |
New Orleans Saints
NO
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0-1 | +0.20 | Needs More Help | +0.20The Saints' score moved up despite a 31-30 Week 1 loss, as gains in Offense Strength outweighed declines in Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 30 |
Carolina Panthers
CAR
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0-1 | -0.35 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | -0.35Carolina moved lower after a 59-37 Week 1 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Defense Strength outweighed gains in Offense Strength and QB Stability.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 31 32 → 31 |
Tennessee Titans
TEN
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0-1 | -0.07 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | -0.07Tennessee moved lower after a 23-10 Week 1 loss, as declines in Recent Performance and Offense Strength outweighed gains in Roster Strength and Defense Strength.Sep 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 32 31 → 32 |
Cleveland Browns
CLE
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0-1 | -0.50 | Rebuilding or Major Concerns | -0.50Cleveland moved lower after a 34-10 Week 1 loss, as declines in Defense Strength and Recent Performance outweighed gains in Roster Strength and Offense Strength.Sep 15, 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.