Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
87.2PFM Team Score#3 NFL
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison
The Kansas City Chiefs hold a major overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. Kansas City separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
72.6PFM Team Score#28 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
Patrick Mahomes gives the Kansas City Chiefs the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the stronger coaching operation. Kansas City adds the more dependable offense. PFM still has the Kansas City Chiefs in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Kansas City 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.
KCKansas City Chiefs
LVLas Vegas Raiders
LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight
Las Vegas' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Las Vegas sits only 6.5 points behind Kansas City in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Raiders cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2LV72.6
Las Vegas Raiders 72.6Overall NFL Rank
KC#3
Kansas City Chiefs #3LV#28
Las Vegas Raiders #28QB Stability
KC86.2
Kansas City Chiefs 86.2LV74.0
Las Vegas Raiders 74.0Roster Strength
KC84.6
Kansas City Chiefs 84.6LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Coaching Direction
KC92.3
Kansas City Chiefs 92.3LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
KC75.6
Kansas City Chiefs 75.6LV66.7
Las Vegas Raiders 66.7Offense
KC83.2
Kansas City Chiefs 83.2LV72.3
Las Vegas Raiders 72.3Defense
KC83.8
Kansas City Chiefs 83.8LV75.1
Las Vegas Raiders 75.1Franchise Direction
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Explosiveness
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1LV65.5
Las Vegas Raiders 65.5Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LV#14
Las Vegas Raiders #14Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
KCSuper Bowl ContenderLVNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Kansas City Chiefs
- Strongest Rating
- Coaching Direction
- Category Edge
- Coaching Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- No clear matchup concern
Kansas City's clearest category edge is Coaching Direction. The Kansas City Chiefs have the stronger coaching operation under Andy Reid against the Las Vegas Raiders. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. Las Vegas does not own a separate category that creates a major matchup concern.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Strongest Rating
- Roster Strength
- Category Edge
- None in this matchup
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
Las Vegas' strongest current rating is Roster Strength, but Kansas City still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Coaching Direction, where Kansas City owns the clearer advantage.
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Full schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Full schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 7. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 2026. Schedule data updated June 29, 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.