LV
Las Vegas Raiders
75.9PFM Team Score#22 NFL
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills: PFM Team Comparison
The Buffalo Bills hold a clear overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. Buffalo separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeBUF
Buffalo Bills
84.0PFM Team Score#6 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Buffalo Bills Higher
Quarterback is the clearest separator. Josh Allen gives Buffalo more certainty than the Las Vegas Raiders have at the position. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is Defense. Las Vegas' defense is the less serious concern, but it still grades below the strength range.
Buffalo also brings the more dependable offense. Buffalo adds the deeper roster. The Buffalo Bills still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Las Vegas vs. Buffalo 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.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
BUFBuffalo Bills
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument
Both defenses carry real risk. The Las Vegas Raiders have the better chance to keep that problem from controlling the overall judgment. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Buffalo still answers with the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LV75.9
Las Vegas Raiders 75.9BUF84.0
Buffalo Bills 84.0Overall NFL Rank
LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22BUF#6
Buffalo Bills #6QB Stability
LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7BUF87.2
Buffalo Bills 87.2Roster Strength
LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8BUF82.0
Buffalo Bills 82.0Coaching Direction
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6BUF74.8
Buffalo Bills 74.8Recent Performance
LV79.1
Las Vegas Raiders 79.1BUF87.1
Buffalo Bills 87.1Offense
LV78.6
Las Vegas Raiders 78.6BUF91.4
Buffalo Bills 91.4Defense
LV76.5
Las Vegas Raiders 76.5BUF69.2
Buffalo Bills 69.2Franchise Direction
LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5BUF77.8
Buffalo Bills 77.8Explosiveness
LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7BUF93.0
Buffalo Bills 93.0Conference Rank
LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11BUF#2
Buffalo Bills #2Division Rank
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4BUF#1
Buffalo Bills #1Outlook
LVPlayoff Long ShotBUFPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Buffalo BillsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Las Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 84.4
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadBuffalo Bills
Remaining schedule rank: #16
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 77.3
View Buffalo Bills Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Buffalo also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 12, 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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