Clear edgeBUF
Buffalo Bills
84.0PFM Team Score#6 NFL
Buffalo Bills vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Buffalo Bills higher than the Las Vegas Raiders overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
75.9PFM Team Score#22 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Buffalo Bills Higher
The Buffalo Bills ask fewer questions at quarterback because Josh Allen sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is Defense. Both defenses carry real risk. The Las Vegas Raiders have the better chance to keep that problem from controlling the overall judgment.
Buffalo also brings the more dependable offense. Buffalo adds the deeper roster. PFM still has the Buffalo Bills in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Buffalo 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.
BUFBuffalo Bills
LVLas Vegas Raiders
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument
The Las Vegas Raiders own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range. 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 Buffalo counters with the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
BUF84.0
Buffalo Bills 84.0LV75.9
Las Vegas Raiders 75.9Overall NFL Rank
BUF#6
Buffalo Bills #6LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22QB Stability
BUF87.2
Buffalo Bills 87.2LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Roster Strength
BUF82.0
Buffalo Bills 82.0LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8Coaching Direction
BUF74.8
Buffalo Bills 74.8LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
BUF87.1
Buffalo Bills 87.1LV79.1
Las Vegas Raiders 79.1Offense
BUF91.4
Buffalo Bills 91.4LV78.6
Las Vegas Raiders 78.6Defense
BUF69.2
Buffalo Bills 69.2LV76.5
Las Vegas Raiders 76.5Franchise Direction
BUF77.8
Buffalo Bills 77.8LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5Explosiveness
BUF93.0
Buffalo Bills 93.0LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7Conference Rank
BUF#2
Buffalo Bills #2LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11Division Rank
BUF#1
Buffalo Bills #1LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
BUFPlayoff ContenderLVPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Buffalo BillsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Buffalo Bills
Remaining schedule rank: #16
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 77.3
View Buffalo Bills Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 84.4
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Buffalo also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 12, 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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