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Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Las Vegas Raiders higher than the Miami Dolphins overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the less severe defensive concern and the less limited big-play ability.

Current PFM Team Scores

Slight edgeLV

Las Vegas Raiders

74.8PFM Team Score#22 NFL
MIA

Miami Dolphins

73.6PFM Team Score#27 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins: Previous Meetings

Las Vegas Raiders lead the recorded series 1–0 over 1 meetings.

Las Vegas Raiders1 wins
Miami Dolphins0 wins
Recorded meetings1

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Sep 13, 2026Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders13–27Las Vegas Raiders
  1. Sep 13, 20262026 season
    Miami DolphinsAway13 – 27Las Vegas RaidersHome
    Las Vegas Raiders won

Results shown: 2026. Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Las Vegas Raiders Higher

Las Vegas' defense is the less serious concern, but it still grades below the strength range. Miami's strongest counterargument is Roster Strength. The roster gap belongs to the Miami Dolphins. It can lean on more than one unit when the offense or quarterback is not carrying the day.

Las Vegas also brings the less limited big-play ability. That is enough to keep the Las Vegas Raiders ahead.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Las Vegas vs. Miami 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
MIAMiami Dolphins
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Las Vegas Raiders 76.4, Miami Dolphins 76.7, edge MIA +0.3; Offense: Las Vegas Raiders 78.2, Miami Dolphins 78.0, edge Even; Defense: Las Vegas Raiders 73.5, Miami Dolphins 67.7, edge LV +5.8; Coaching Direction: Las Vegas Raiders 73.3, Miami Dolphins 72.0, edge LV +1.3; Roster Depth: Las Vegas Raiders 75.5, Miami Dolphins 78.5, edge MIA +3.0. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Miami Dolphins’ Best Argument

The Miami Dolphins are stronger across the supporting lineup. Las Vegas needs more of its best players to cover the thinner parts of the roster. The roster strength advantage is a real point in Miami's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Miami is that Las Vegas counters with the less severe defensive concern and the less limited big-play ability.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

LV74.8
Las Vegas Raiders 74.8
MIA73.6
Miami Dolphins 73.6
Slight Las Vegas Raiders edge

Overall NFL Rank

LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22
MIA#27
Miami Dolphins #27
Las Vegas Raiders ranks higher

QB Stability

LV76.4
Las Vegas Raiders 76.4
MIA76.7
Miami Dolphins 76.7
Slight Miami Dolphins edge

Roster Strength

LV75.5
Las Vegas Raiders 75.5
MIA78.5
Miami Dolphins 78.5
Clear Miami Dolphins edge

Coaching Direction

LV73.3
Las Vegas Raiders 73.3
MIA72.0
Miami Dolphins 72.0
Slight Las Vegas Raiders edge

Recent Performance

LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7
MIA67.7
Miami Dolphins 67.7
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Offense

LV78.2
Las Vegas Raiders 78.2
MIA78.0
Miami Dolphins 78.0
Essentially even

Defense

LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5
MIA67.7
Miami Dolphins 67.7
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Franchise Direction

LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8
Slight Las Vegas Raiders edge

Explosiveness

LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
MIA70.4
Miami Dolphins 70.4
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Conference Rank

LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11
MIA#13
Miami Dolphins #13
Las Vegas Raiders ranks higher

Division Rank

LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4
Even rank

Outlook

LVPlayoff Long ShotMIAPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlook
SCHEDULE 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 Ahead

Miami Dolphins

Remaining schedule rank: #5

Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers

Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers

Next five difficulty: 80.6

View Miami Dolphins Road Ahead

Miami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and Green Bay Packers. Las Vegas also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less severe defensive concern and the less limited big-play ability.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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