Slight edgeLV
Las Vegas Raiders
74.8PFM Team Score#22 NFL
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Carolina Panthers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Las Vegas Raiders higher than the Carolina Panthers overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are fewer roster problems and the less uncertain coaching staff.
Current PFM Team Scores
CAR
Carolina Panthers
73.1PFM Team Score#29 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Las Vegas Raiders Higher
The Las Vegas Raiders have fewer roster problems than the Carolina Panthers, although the lineup still grades as a concern. Carolina's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The quarterback problem is less severe for the Carolina Panthers, but the rating still warns against treating the position as settled.
Las Vegas also brings the less uncertain coaching staff. That is enough to keep the Las Vegas Raiders ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Las Vegas vs. Carolina 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
CARCarolina Panthers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Carolina Panthers’ Best Argument
The Carolina Panthers have the less unsettled quarterback situation, although the grade remains below the strength range. The QB Stability advantage is a real point in Carolina's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Carolina is that Las Vegas counters with fewer roster problems and the less uncertain coaching staff.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LV74.8
Las Vegas Raiders 74.8CAR73.1
Carolina Panthers 73.1Overall NFL Rank
LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22CAR#29
Carolina Panthers #29QB Stability
LV76.4
Las Vegas Raiders 76.4CAR77.6
Carolina Panthers 77.6Roster Strength
LV75.5
Las Vegas Raiders 75.5CAR69.1
Carolina Panthers 69.1Coaching Direction
LV73.3
Las Vegas Raiders 73.3CAR70.1
Carolina Panthers 70.1Recent Performance
LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7CAR74.8
Carolina Panthers 74.8Offense
LV78.2
Las Vegas Raiders 78.2CAR77.7
Carolina Panthers 77.7Defense
LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5CAR72.0
Carolina Panthers 72.0Franchise Direction
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9Explosiveness
LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8CAR76.6
Carolina Panthers 76.6Conference Rank
LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11CAR#16
Carolina Panthers #16Division Rank
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4CAR#4
Carolina Panthers #4Outlook
LVPlayoff Long ShotCARPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Las Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 80.7
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadCarolina Panthers
Remaining schedule rank: #21
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers
Next five difficulty: 76.6
View Carolina Panthers Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 15. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, and Denver Broncos. Carolina gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Las Vegas still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated November 10, 2026. Schedule data updated November 9, 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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