DEN
Denver Broncos
82.9PFM Team Score#11 NFL
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams: PFM Team Comparison
The Los Angeles Rams hold a clear overall advantage over the Denver Broncos in the current PFM ratings. Los Angeles separates itself through the bigger big-play threat and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeLAR
Los Angeles Rams
87.9PFM Team Score#3 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Rams Higher
The Los Angeles Rams have more ways to create a sudden scoring chance. That big-play ability can change field position before a defense settles in. The Denver Broncos are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Los Angeles also brings the deeper roster. Los Angeles adds the stronger coaching operation. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Los Angeles' clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Denver vs. Los Angeles 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.
DENDenver Broncos
LARLos Angeles Rams
DENVER’S BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Denver’s Only Close Fight
Denver's long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Denver sits only 0.7 points behind Los Angeles in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Los Angeles still has Matthew Stafford at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Broncos cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DEN82.9
Denver Broncos 82.9LAR87.9
Los Angeles Rams 87.9Overall NFL Rank
DEN#11
Denver Broncos #11LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3QB Stability
DEN82.7
Denver Broncos 82.7LAR85.1
Los Angeles Rams 85.1Roster Strength
DEN80.5
Denver Broncos 80.5LAR83.7
Los Angeles Rams 83.7Coaching Direction
DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0LAR87.6
Los Angeles Rams 87.6Recent Performance
DEN80.7
Denver Broncos 80.7LAR84.5
Los Angeles Rams 84.5Offense
DEN78.4
Denver Broncos 78.4LAR86.0
Los Angeles Rams 86.0Defense
DEN83.6
Denver Broncos 83.6LAR85.0
Los Angeles Rams 85.0Franchise Direction
DEN78.2
Denver Broncos 78.2LAR77.5
Los Angeles Rams 77.5Explosiveness
DEN72.7
Denver Broncos 72.7LAR87.4
Los Angeles Rams 87.4Conference Rank
DEN#5
Denver Broncos #5LAR#2
Los Angeles Rams #2Division Rank
DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2LAR#2
Los Angeles Rams #2Outlook
DENPlayoff ContenderLARSuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles RamsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Denver Broncos
Remaining schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 86.4
View Denver Broncos Road AheadLos Angeles Rams
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 80.7
View Los Angeles Rams Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers. Denver gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Los Angeles 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 17, 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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