Clear edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
87.2PFM Team Score#3 NFL
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison
The Kansas City Chiefs hold a clear overall advantage over the Los Angeles Chargers in the current PFM ratings. Kansas City separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
84.0PFM Team Score#11 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
Andy Reid gives the Kansas City Chiefs the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Los Angeles Chargers are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the deeper roster. Kansas City adds the bigger big-play threat. The Kansas City Chiefs still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Kansas City 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.
KCKansas City Chiefs
LACLos Angeles Chargers
LOS ANGELES’ BEST PUSHBACK
QB Stability Is Los Angeles’ Only Close Fight
Justin Herbert gives Los Angeles one place to push back. The Chargers are only 0.1 points behind Kansas City in QB Stability, but that is where Los Angeles' case ends. Kansas City still has the deeper roster and Andy Reid leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Chargers cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2LAC84.0
Los Angeles Chargers 84.0Overall NFL Rank
KC#3
Kansas City Chiefs #3LAC#11
Los Angeles Chargers #11QB Stability
KC86.2
Kansas City Chiefs 86.2LAC86.1
Los Angeles Chargers 86.1Roster Strength
KC84.6
Kansas City Chiefs 84.6LAC79.5
Los Angeles Chargers 79.5Coaching Direction
KC92.3
Kansas City Chiefs 92.3LAC85.6
Los Angeles Chargers 85.6Recent Performance
KC75.6
Kansas City Chiefs 75.6LAC79.5
Los Angeles Chargers 79.5Offense
KC83.2
Kansas City Chiefs 83.2LAC82.4
Los Angeles Chargers 82.4Defense
KC83.8
Kansas City Chiefs 83.8LAC82.3
Los Angeles Chargers 82.3Franchise Direction
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3Explosiveness
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1LAC75.3
Los Angeles Chargers 75.3Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LAC#6
Los Angeles Chargers #6Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3Outlook
KCSuper Bowl ContenderLACPlayoff Contender
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 Los Angeles Chargers. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. Los Angeles does not own a separate category that creates a major matchup concern.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Strongest Rating
- QB Stability
- Category Edge
- None in this matchup
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
Los Angeles' strongest current rating is QB Stability, and that part of the comparison is essentially even. 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 AheadLos Angeles Chargers
Full schedule rank: #2
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 2. 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 stronger coaching operation and the deeper roster.
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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.