LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
76.3PFM Team Score#21 NFL
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans: PFM Team Comparison
The Houston Texans hold a clear overall advantage over the Los Angeles Chargers in the current PFM ratings. Houston separates itself through the more dependable offense and the clearer long-term football direction.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeHOU
Houston Texans
79.3PFM Team Score#16 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
The Texans can create offense in more than one way. One bad matchup is less likely to shut down the entire scoring approach. Los Angeles' strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. Jim Harbaugh is the coaching difference. Los Angeles has the more dependable answers when the first answer stops working.
Houston also brings the clearer long-term football direction. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Houston's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Los Angeles vs. Houston Across the Core Pillars
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LACLos Angeles Chargers
HOUHouston Texans
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Los Angeles Chargers’ Best Argument
The Los Angeles Chargers have the stronger coaching operation under Jim Harbaugh. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The coaching direction advantage is a real point in Los Angeles' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Los Angeles is that Houston counters with the more dependable offense and the clearer long-term football direction.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3HOU79.3
Houston Texans 79.3Overall NFL Rank
LAC#21
Los Angeles Chargers #21HOU#16
Houston Texans #16QB Stability
LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5HOU82.1
Houston Texans 82.1Roster Strength
LAC77.7
Los Angeles Chargers 77.7HOU78.8
Houston Texans 78.8Coaching Direction
LAC84.6
Los Angeles Chargers 84.6HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7Recent Performance
LAC63.0
Los Angeles Chargers 63.0HOU71.8
Houston Texans 71.8Offense
LAC66.1
Los Angeles Chargers 66.1HOU81.6
Houston Texans 81.6Defense
LAC80.6
Los Angeles Chargers 80.6HOU79.7
Houston Texans 79.7Franchise Direction
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3HOU79.9
Houston Texans 79.9Explosiveness
LAC69.8
Los Angeles Chargers 69.8HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7Conference Rank
LAC#10
Los Angeles Chargers #10HOU#9
Houston Texans #9Division Rank
LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3HOU#2
Houston Texans #2Outlook
LACIn the Playoff MixHOUIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Los Angeles Chargers
Remaining schedule rank: #5
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.4
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadHouston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 76.7
View Houston Texans Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. Houston also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the clearer long-term football direction.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 29, 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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