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

PFM rates the Los Angeles Chargers higher than the Las Vegas Raiders overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

Major edgeLAC

Los Angeles Chargers

83.9PFM Team Score#10 NFL
LV

Las Vegas Raiders

72.7PFM Team Score#28 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Chargers Higher

The Los Angeles Chargers ask fewer questions at quarterback because Justin Herbert sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.

Los Angeles also brings the stronger coaching operation. Los Angeles adds the more dependable offense. PFM still has the Los Angeles Chargers in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Los Angeles vs. Las Vegas 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.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Los Angeles Chargers 86.6, Las Vegas Raiders 74.0, edge LAC +12.6; Offense: Los Angeles Chargers 82.3, Las Vegas Raiders 72.5, edge LAC +9.8; Defense: Los Angeles Chargers 82.6, Las Vegas Raiders 75.6, edge LAC +7.0; Coaching Direction: Los Angeles Chargers 85.6, Las Vegas Raiders 73.6, edge LAC +12.0; Roster Depth: Los Angeles Chargers 78.2, Las Vegas Raiders 75.8, edge LAC +2.4. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK

Roster Strength Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight

Las Vegas' roster gives the team one place to push back. Las Vegas sits only 2.4 points behind Los Angeles in Roster Strength, but close is not the same as an edge. Los Angeles still has Justin Herbert at quarterback and Jim Harbaugh leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Raiders cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

LAC83.9
Los Angeles Chargers 83.9
LV72.7
Las Vegas Raiders 72.7
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Overall NFL Rank

LAC#10
Los Angeles Chargers #10
LV#28
Las Vegas Raiders #28
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

QB Stability

LAC86.6
Los Angeles Chargers 86.6
LV74.0
Las Vegas Raiders 74.0
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Roster Strength

LAC78.2
Los Angeles Chargers 78.2
LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Coaching Direction

LAC85.6
Los Angeles Chargers 85.6
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Recent Performance

LAC79.5
Los Angeles Chargers 79.5
LV66.7
Las Vegas Raiders 66.7
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Offense

LAC82.3
Los Angeles Chargers 82.3
LV72.5
Las Vegas Raiders 72.5
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Defense

LAC82.6
Los Angeles Chargers 82.6
LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Franchise Direction

LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3
LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Explosiveness

LAC75.3
Los Angeles Chargers 75.3
LV64.7
Las Vegas Raiders 64.7
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Conference Rank

LAC#5
Los Angeles Chargers #5
LV#14
Las Vegas Raiders #14
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

Division Rank

LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

Outlook

LACPlayoff ContenderLVNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles Chargers
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Los Angeles Chargers

Strongest Rating
QB Stability
Category Edge
QB Stability
Biggest Matchup Concern
No clear matchup concern

Los Angeles' clearest category edge is QB Stability. Justin Herbert gives the Los Angeles Chargers the steadier quarterback room against the Las Vegas Raiders. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. Las Vegas does not own a separate category that creates a major matchup concern.

Las Vegas Raiders

Strongest Rating
Roster Strength
Category Edge
None in this matchup
Biggest Matchup Concern
QB Stability

Las Vegas' strongest current rating is Roster Strength, but Los Angeles still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is QB Stability, where Los Angeles owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Los Angeles Chargers

Full schedule rank: #2

Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs

View Los Angeles Chargers Road Ahead

Las Vegas Raiders

Full schedule rank: #5

Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs

View Las Vegas Raiders Road Ahead

Los Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 2. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs. Las Vegas gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Los Angeles still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 8, 2026. Schedule data updated June 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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