Major edgeLAC
Los Angeles Chargers
84.0PFM Team Score#11 NFL
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Head-to-Head PFM Comparison
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
72.7PFM Team Score#28 NFL
Justin Herbert is the biggest reason Los Angeles gets the nod. The Chargers have the best player at the most important position in this matchup.
HEAD-TO-HEAD PFM COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LAC84.0
Los Angeles Chargers 84.0LV72.7
Las Vegas Raiders 72.7Overall NFL Rank
LAC#11
Los Angeles Chargers #11LV#28
Las Vegas Raiders #28QB Stability
LAC86.1
Los Angeles Chargers 86.1LV74.0
Las Vegas Raiders 74.0Roster Strength
LAC79.3
Los Angeles Chargers 79.3LV76.1
Las Vegas Raiders 76.1Coaching Direction
LAC85.6
Los Angeles Chargers 85.6LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
LAC79.5
Los Angeles Chargers 79.5LV66.7
Las Vegas Raiders 66.7Offense
LAC82.4
Los Angeles Chargers 82.4LV72.3
Las Vegas Raiders 72.3Defense
LAC82.3
Los Angeles Chargers 82.3LV75.1
Las Vegas Raiders 75.1Franchise Direction
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Explosiveness
LAC75.3
Los Angeles Chargers 75.3LV65.2
Las Vegas Raiders 65.2Conference Rank
LAC#6
Los Angeles Chargers #6LV#14
Las Vegas Raiders #14Division Rank
LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
LACPlayoff ContenderLVNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles ChargersTEAM PROFILE
What Each Team Does Well and Where It Has Problems
Los Angeles Chargers
What Los Angeles Does Best
Los Angeles' offense starts with Justin Herbert. QB Stability is 86.1, and the quarterback can still create an answer when the original play falls apart.
What Los Angeles Needs to Fix
Los Angeles is asking Justin Herbert to create too much the hard way. The 75.3 Explosiveness grade leaves the offense needing too many long drives to score.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas's Best Grade
Las Vegas does not have a true strength in the current ratings. Roster Strength is the best grade at 76.1, with Ashton Jeanty giving the team the closest thing it has to a dependable starting point.
What Las Vegas Needs to Fix
Las Vegas gets into the most trouble in situations where falling behind early and forcing Cousins or rookie Fernando Mendoza into a high-volume comeback. That is why Explosiveness at 65.2 remains the area that needs the most work.
PFM ANALYSIS
What the PFM Numbers Say
Los Angeles' biggest advantage is simple: Justin Herbert is the more settled quarterback, while Las Vegas is still figuring out who should run the offense. Jim Harbaugh gives Los Angeles the stronger coaching grade and a more established identity from week to week.
Las Vegas' best grade is Roster Strength at 76.1, and even that part of the team still needs work. Even so, Los Angeles has the better setup because its advantages at quarterback and on the sideline point in the same direction.