Clear edgeDEN
Denver Broncos
83.3PFM Team Score#9 NFL
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison
The Denver Broncos hold a clear overall advantage over the Los Angeles Chargers in the current PFM ratings. Denver separates itself through the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
80.3PFM Team Score#14 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Denver Broncos Higher
The Denver Broncos are stronger across the supporting lineup. Los Angeles needs more of its best players to cover the thinner parts of the roster. Los Angeles' strongest counterargument is QB Stability. Quarterback is the clearest separator. Justin Herbert gives Los Angeles more certainty than the Denver Broncos have at the position.
Denver still holds the overall PFM Team Score lead by 3.0 points. The Denver Broncos still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Denver vs. Los Angeles Across the Core Pillars
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DENDenver Broncos
LACLos Angeles Chargers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Los Angeles Chargers’ Best Argument
Justin Herbert gives the Los Angeles Chargers the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. The QB Stability advantage is a real point in Los Angeles' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Los Angeles is that Denver counters with the deeper roster.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DEN83.3
Denver Broncos 83.3LAC80.3
Los Angeles Chargers 80.3Overall NFL Rank
DEN#9
Denver Broncos #9LAC#14
Los Angeles Chargers #14QB Stability
DEN82.4
Denver Broncos 82.4LAC85.3
Los Angeles Chargers 85.3Roster Strength
DEN80.5
Denver Broncos 80.5LAC78.0
Los Angeles Chargers 78.0Coaching Direction
DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0LAC85.3
Los Angeles Chargers 85.3Recent Performance
DEN82.6
Denver Broncos 82.6LAC69.6
Los Angeles Chargers 69.6Offense
DEN80.0
Denver Broncos 80.0LAC80.8
Los Angeles Chargers 80.8Defense
DEN82.6
Denver Broncos 82.6LAC80.8
Los Angeles Chargers 80.8Franchise Direction
DEN78.2
Denver Broncos 78.2LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3Explosiveness
DEN74.3
Denver Broncos 74.3LAC75.4
Los Angeles Chargers 75.4Conference Rank
DEN#4
Denver Broncos #4LAC#8
Los Angeles Chargers #8Division Rank
DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3Outlook
DENPlayoff ContenderLACPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Denver Broncos
Remaining schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 84.6
View Denver Broncos Road AheadLos Angeles Chargers
Remaining schedule rank: #1
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 86.2
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 1. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers. Denver also has the more favorable road, which adds to the deeper roster.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 29, 2026. Schedule data updated September 28, 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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