Major edgeLAR
Los Angeles Rams
87.9PFM Team Score#3 NFL
Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Giants: PFM Team Comparison
The Los Angeles Rams hold a major overall advantage over the New York Giants in the current PFM ratings. Los Angeles separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
NYG
New York Giants
74.0PFM Team Score#27 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Rams Higher
Matthew Stafford gives the Los Angeles Rams the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. The New York Giants are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Los Angeles also brings the more dependable offense. Los Angeles adds the deeper roster. The Los Angeles Rams still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Los Angeles vs. New York 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.
LARLos Angeles Rams
NYGNew York Giants
NEW YORK’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is New York’s Only Close Fight
John Harbaugh gives New York one place to push back. New York sits only 6.4 points behind Los Angeles in Coaching Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Los Angeles still has Matthew Stafford at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Giants cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LAR87.9
Los Angeles Rams 87.9NYG74.0
New York Giants 74.0Overall NFL Rank
LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3NYG#27
New York Giants #27QB Stability
LAR85.1
Los Angeles Rams 85.1NYG71.2
New York Giants 71.2Roster Strength
LAR83.7
Los Angeles Rams 83.7NYG73.5
New York Giants 73.5Coaching Direction
LAR87.6
Los Angeles Rams 87.6NYG81.2
New York Giants 81.2Recent Performance
LAR84.5
Los Angeles Rams 84.5NYG73.6
New York Giants 73.6Offense
LAR86.0
Los Angeles Rams 86.0NYG75.0
New York Giants 75.0Defense
LAR85.0
Los Angeles Rams 85.0NYG76.3
New York Giants 76.3Franchise Direction
LAR77.5
Los Angeles Rams 77.5NYG69.9
New York Giants 69.9Explosiveness
LAR87.4
Los Angeles Rams 87.4NYG76.4
New York Giants 76.4Conference Rank
LAR#2
Los Angeles Rams #2NYG#14
New York Giants #14Division Rank
LAR#2
Los Angeles Rams #2NYG#4
New York Giants #4Outlook
LARSuper Bowl ContenderNYGNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles RamsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Los Angeles Rams
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 80.7
View Los Angeles Rams Road AheadNew York Giants
Remaining schedule rank: #14
Toughest stretch: Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 77.0
View New York Giants Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers. New York 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 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 14, 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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