Clear edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
88.5PFM Team Score#2 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
82.7PFM Team Score#12 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 0.8 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
KC88.5
Kansas City Chiefs 88.5LAC82.7
Los Angeles Chargers 82.7Overall NFL Rank
KC#2
Kansas City Chiefs #2LAC#12
Los Angeles Chargers #12QB Stability
KC87.1
Kansas City Chiefs 87.1LAC86.3
Los Angeles Chargers 86.3Roster Strength
KC85.0
Kansas City Chiefs 85.0LAC78.2
Los Angeles Chargers 78.2Coaching Direction
KC92.6
Kansas City Chiefs 92.6LAC85.6
Los Angeles Chargers 85.6Recent Performance
KC78.0
Kansas City Chiefs 78.0LAC76.2
Los Angeles Chargers 76.2Offense
KC83.5
Kansas City Chiefs 83.5LAC81.9
Los Angeles Chargers 81.9Defense
KC84.9
Kansas City Chiefs 84.9LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5Franchise Direction
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3Explosiveness
KC80.6
Kansas City Chiefs 80.6LAC74.8
Los Angeles Chargers 74.8Conference 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 FavoriteLACPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 81.0
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadLos Angeles Chargers
Remaining schedule rank: #1
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 87.2
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 1. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, the Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams. 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 September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 20, 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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