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Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams: PFM Team Comparison

The Los Angeles Rams hold a clear overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. Los Angeles separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the deeper roster.

Current PFM Team Scores

LV

Las Vegas Raiders

75.9PFM Team Score#22 NFL
Clear edgeLAR

Los Angeles Rams

84.8PFM Team Score#4 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Rams Higher

Sean McVay gives the Los Angeles Rams the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.

Los Angeles also brings the deeper roster. Los Angeles adds the bigger big-play threat. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Los Angeles' clear overall advantage.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Las Vegas 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.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
LARLos Angeles Rams
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Las Vegas Raiders 75.7, Los Angeles Rams 81.4, edge LAR +5.7; Offense: Las Vegas Raiders 78.6, Los Angeles Rams 84.1, edge LAR +5.5; Defense: Las Vegas Raiders 76.5, Los Angeles Rams 84.2, edge LAR +7.7; Coaching Direction: Las Vegas Raiders 73.6, Los Angeles Rams 87.6, edge LAR +14.0; Roster Depth: Las Vegas Raiders 75.8, Los Angeles Rams 83.5, edge LAR +7.7. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK

Franchise Direction Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight

Las Vegas' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. The Raiders are only 4 points behind Los Angeles in Franchise Direction, but that is where Las Vegas' case ends. Los Angeles still has Matthew Stafford at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Raiders cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

LV75.9
Las Vegas Raiders 75.9
LAR84.8
Los Angeles Rams 84.8
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Overall NFL Rank

LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22
LAR#4
Los Angeles Rams #4
Los Angeles Rams ranks higher

QB Stability

LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7
LAR81.4
Los Angeles Rams 81.4
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Roster Strength

LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
LAR83.5
Los Angeles Rams 83.5
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Coaching Direction

LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
LAR87.6
Los Angeles Rams 87.6
Major Los Angeles Rams edge

Recent Performance

LV79.1
Las Vegas Raiders 79.1
LAR80.1
Los Angeles Rams 80.1
Slight Los Angeles Rams edge

Offense

LV78.6
Las Vegas Raiders 78.6
LAR84.1
Los Angeles Rams 84.1
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Defense

LV76.5
Las Vegas Raiders 76.5
LAR84.2
Los Angeles Rams 84.2
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Franchise Direction

LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5
LAR77.5
Los Angeles Rams 77.5
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Explosiveness

LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7
LAR82.9
Los Angeles Rams 82.9
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Conference Rank

LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11
LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3
Los Angeles Rams ranks higher

Division Rank

LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4
LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3
Los Angeles Rams ranks higher

Outlook

LVPlayoff Long ShotLARPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles Rams
SCHEDULE 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 Ahead

Los Angeles Rams

Remaining schedule rank: #8

Toughest stretch: Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

Next five difficulty: 75.2

View Los Angeles Rams Road Ahead

Las Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Los Angeles also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the deeper roster.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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