Slight edgeDAL
Dallas Cowboys
76.1PFM Team Score#20 NFL
Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison
The Dallas Cowboys hold a slight overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. Dallas separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and fewer roster problems.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
75.6PFM Team Score#22 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Dallas Cowboys Higher
The Dallas Cowboys ask fewer questions at quarterback because Dak Prescott sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is Defense. The defensive concern is smaller for Las Vegas, but it has not disappeared.
Dallas also brings fewer roster problems. The Dallas Cowboys still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Dallas 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.
DALDallas Cowboys
LVLas Vegas Raiders
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument
Las Vegas' defense is the less serious concern, but it still grades below the strength range. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Dallas still answers with the steadier quarterback room and fewer roster problems, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DAL76.1
Dallas Cowboys 76.1LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6Overall NFL Rank
DAL#20
Dallas Cowboys #20LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22QB Stability
DAL81.5
Dallas Cowboys 81.5LV76.3
Las Vegas Raiders 76.3Roster Strength
DAL77.8
Dallas Cowboys 77.8LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Coaching Direction
DAL73.2
Dallas Cowboys 73.2LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
DAL71.2
Dallas Cowboys 71.2LV76.6
Las Vegas Raiders 76.6Offense
DAL82.8
Dallas Cowboys 82.8LV78.9
Las Vegas Raiders 78.9Defense
DAL67.8
Dallas Cowboys 67.8LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6Franchise Direction
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5Explosiveness
DAL71.0
Dallas Cowboys 71.0LV75.0
Las Vegas Raiders 75.0Conference Rank
DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11Division Rank
DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
DALIn the Playoff MixLVPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Dallas CowboysSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Dallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #23
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 76.4
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 83.6
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Dallas also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and fewer roster problems.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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