LV
Las Vegas Raiders
72.6PFM Team Score#28 NFL
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals: PFM Team Comparison
The Arizona Cardinals hold a slight overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. Arizona separates itself through the less unsettled quarterback situation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeARI
Arizona Cardinals
73.0PFM Team Score#27 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Arizona Cardinals Higher
The quarterback problem is less severe for the Arizona Cardinals, but the rating still warns against treating the position as settled. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is Defense. Both defenses carry real risk. The Las Vegas Raiders have the better chance to keep that problem from controlling the overall judgment.
Arizona still holds the overall PFM Team Score lead by 0.4 points. The Arizona Cardinals still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Las Vegas vs. Arizona Across the Core Pillars
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LVLas Vegas Raiders
ARIArizona Cardinals
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument
The Las Vegas Raiders own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Arizona still answers with the less unsettled quarterback situation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LV72.6
Las Vegas Raiders 72.6ARI73.0
Arizona Cardinals 73.0Overall NFL Rank
LV#28
Las Vegas Raiders #28ARI#27
Arizona Cardinals #27QB Stability
LV74.0
Las Vegas Raiders 74.0ARI77.9
Arizona Cardinals 77.9Roster Strength
LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7ARI73.6
Arizona Cardinals 73.6Coaching Direction
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6ARI71.9
Arizona Cardinals 71.9Recent Performance
LV66.7
Las Vegas Raiders 66.7ARI68.3
Arizona Cardinals 68.3Offense
LV72.3
Las Vegas Raiders 72.3ARI73.6
Arizona Cardinals 73.6Defense
LV75.1
Las Vegas Raiders 75.1ARI72.2
Arizona Cardinals 72.2Franchise Direction
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6ARI72.8
Arizona Cardinals 72.8Explosiveness
LV65.5
Las Vegas Raiders 65.5ARI66.2
Arizona Cardinals 66.2Conference Rank
LV#14
Las Vegas Raiders #14ARI#14
Arizona Cardinals #14Division Rank
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4ARI#4
Arizona Cardinals #4Outlook
LVNeeds More HelpARINeeds More Help
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Las Vegas Raiders
- Strongest Rating
- Roster Strength
- Category Edge
- Defense
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- QB Stability
Arizona Cardinals
- Strongest Rating
- QB Stability
- Category Edge
- QB Stability
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Defense
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Las 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 AheadArizona Cardinals
Full schedule rank: #1
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View Arizona Cardinals Road AheadArizona has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 1. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs. Las Vegas gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Arizona still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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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.