LV
Las Vegas Raiders
75.6PFM Team Score#22 NFL
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Dallas Cowboys higher than the Las Vegas Raiders overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and fewer roster problems.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeDAL
Dallas Cowboys
76.1PFM Team Score#20 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Dallas Cowboys Higher
Quarterback is the clearest separator. Dak Prescott gives Dallas more certainty than the Las Vegas Raiders have at the position. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is Defense. The Las Vegas Raiders own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range.
Dallas also brings fewer roster problems. That is enough to keep the Dallas Cowboys ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Las Vegas vs. Dallas Across the Core Pillars
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LVLas Vegas Raiders
DALDallas Cowboys
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument
The defensive concern is smaller for Las Vegas, but it has not disappeared. The defense advantage is a real point in Las Vegas' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Las Vegas is that Dallas counters with the steadier quarterback room and fewer roster problems.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6DAL76.1
Dallas Cowboys 76.1Overall NFL Rank
LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22DAL#20
Dallas Cowboys #20QB Stability
LV76.3
Las Vegas Raiders 76.3DAL81.5
Dallas Cowboys 81.5Roster Strength
LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7DAL77.8
Dallas Cowboys 77.8Coaching Direction
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6DAL73.2
Dallas Cowboys 73.2Recent Performance
LV76.6
Las Vegas Raiders 76.6DAL71.2
Dallas Cowboys 71.2Offense
LV78.9
Las Vegas Raiders 78.9DAL82.8
Dallas Cowboys 82.8Defense
LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6DAL67.8
Dallas Cowboys 67.8Franchise Direction
LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1Explosiveness
LV75.0
Las Vegas Raiders 75.0DAL71.0
Dallas Cowboys 71.0Conference Rank
LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10Division Rank
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2Outlook
LVPlayoff Long ShotDALIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Dallas CowboysSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Las Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 83.6
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadDallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #23
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 76.4
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Dallas also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and fewer roster problems.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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