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Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Baltimore Ravens higher than the New Orleans Saints overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgeBAL

Baltimore Ravens

81.9PFM Team Score#15 NFL
NO

New Orleans Saints

72.9PFM Team Score#29 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher

The Baltimore Ravens bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than New Orleans when the opening approach stalls. New Orleans' strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. The coaching edge leans toward the New Orleans Saints because Baltimore carries even more uncertainty.

Baltimore also brings the deeper roster. Baltimore adds the steadier quarterback room. PFM still has the Baltimore Ravens in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Baltimore vs. New Orleans 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.

BALBaltimore Ravens
NONew Orleans Saints
Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Baltimore Ravens 85.7, New Orleans Saints 76.1, edge BAL +9.6; Offense: Baltimore Ravens 86.4, New Orleans Saints 69.8, edge BAL +16.6; Defense: Baltimore Ravens 82.2, New Orleans Saints 77.7, edge BAL +4.5; Coaching Direction: Baltimore Ravens 71.5, New Orleans Saints 76.0, edge NO +4.5; Roster Depth: Baltimore Ravens 81.3, New Orleans Saints 70.4, edge BAL +10.9. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

New Orleans Saints’ Best Argument

The New Orleans Saints have the less uncertain coaching situation, but the grade remains below the strength range. The coaching direction advantage is a real point in New Orleans' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for New Orleans is that Baltimore counters with the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

BAL81.9
Baltimore Ravens 81.9
NO72.9
New Orleans Saints 72.9
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Overall NFL Rank

BAL#15
Baltimore Ravens #15
NO#29
New Orleans Saints #29
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

QB Stability

BAL85.7
Baltimore Ravens 85.7
NO76.1
New Orleans Saints 76.1
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Roster Strength

BAL81.3
Baltimore Ravens 81.3
NO70.4
New Orleans Saints 70.4
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Coaching Direction

BAL71.5
Baltimore Ravens 71.5
NO76.0
New Orleans Saints 76.0
Clear New Orleans Saints edge

Recent Performance

BAL79.2
Baltimore Ravens 79.2
NO72.1
New Orleans Saints 72.1
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Offense

BAL86.4
Baltimore Ravens 86.4
NO69.8
New Orleans Saints 69.8
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Defense

BAL82.2
Baltimore Ravens 82.2
NO77.7
New Orleans Saints 77.7
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Franchise Direction

BAL78.7
Baltimore Ravens 78.7
NO66.0
New Orleans Saints 66.0
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Explosiveness

BAL87.6
Baltimore Ravens 87.6
NO63.5
New Orleans Saints 63.5
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Conference Rank

BAL#8
Baltimore Ravens #8
NO#15
New Orleans Saints #15
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

Division Rank

BAL#1
Baltimore Ravens #1
NO#3
New Orleans Saints #3
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

Outlook

BALPlayoff ContenderNONeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Baltimore Ravens
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Baltimore Ravens

Remaining schedule rank: #29

Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers

Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers

Next five difficulty: 73.6

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New Orleans Saints

Remaining schedule rank: #32

Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers

Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens

Next five difficulty: 76.9

View New Orleans Saints Road Ahead

Baltimore has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 29. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Chargers. New Orleans gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Baltimore still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 14, 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.

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