Slight edgeARI
Arizona Cardinals
73.0PFM Team Score#27 NFL
Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Arizona Cardinals higher than the Las Vegas Raiders overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the less unsettled quarterback situation.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
72.6PFM Team Score#28 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Arizona Cardinals Higher
Arizona has the better quarterback grade here. It is still not high enough to call the position a strength. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is Defense. The Las Vegas Raiders own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range.
Arizona still holds the overall PFM Team Score lead by 0.4 points. PFM still has the Arizona Cardinals in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Arizona vs. Las Vegas Across the Core Pillars
The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.
ARIArizona Cardinals
LVLas Vegas Raiders
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument
The defensive concern is smaller for Las Vegas, but it has not disappeared. The defense advantage is a real point in Las Vegas' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Las Vegas is that Arizona counters with the less unsettled quarterback situation.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
ARI73.0
Arizona Cardinals 73.0LV72.6
Las Vegas Raiders 72.6Overall NFL Rank
ARI#27
Arizona Cardinals #27LV#28
Las Vegas Raiders #28QB Stability
ARI77.9
Arizona Cardinals 77.9LV74.0
Las Vegas Raiders 74.0Roster Strength
ARI73.6
Arizona Cardinals 73.6LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Coaching Direction
ARI71.9
Arizona Cardinals 71.9LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
ARI68.3
Arizona Cardinals 68.3LV66.7
Las Vegas Raiders 66.7Offense
ARI73.6
Arizona Cardinals 73.6LV72.3
Las Vegas Raiders 72.3Defense
ARI72.2
Arizona Cardinals 72.2LV75.1
Las Vegas Raiders 75.1Franchise Direction
ARI72.8
Arizona Cardinals 72.8LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Explosiveness
ARI66.2
Arizona Cardinals 66.2LV65.5
Las Vegas Raiders 65.5Conference Rank
ARI#14
Arizona Cardinals #14LV#14
Las Vegas Raiders #14Division Rank
ARI#4
Arizona Cardinals #4LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
ARINeeds More HelpLVNeeds More Help
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Arizona Cardinals
- Strongest Rating
- QB Stability
- Category Edge
- QB Stability
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Defense
Las Vegas Raiders
- Strongest Rating
- Roster Strength
- Category Edge
- Defense
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- QB Stability
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Arizona Cardinals
Full schedule rank: #1
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View Arizona Cardinals Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Full schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadArizona has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 1. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs. Las Vegas gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Arizona still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 2026. Schedule data updated June 29, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.