LAR
Los Angeles Rams
90.7PFM Team Score#2 NFL
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Seattle Seahawks higher than the Los Angeles Rams overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the clearer long-term football direction.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeSEA
Seattle Seahawks
91.3PFM Team Score#1 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Seattle Seahawks Higher
The Seattle Seahawks have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. Los Angeles' strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The gap is narrow, but the Los Angeles Rams ask fewer questions at quarterback because Matthew Stafford sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script.
Seattle also brings the clearer long-term football direction. PFM still has the Seattle Seahawks in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Los Angeles vs. Seattle Across the Core Pillars
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LARLos Angeles Rams
SEASeattle Seahawks
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Los Angeles Rams’ Best Argument
The gap is narrow, but Quarterback is the clearest separator. Matthew Stafford gives Los Angeles more certainty than the Seattle Seahawks have at the position. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Seattle still answers with the stronger defense and the clearer long-term football direction, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LAR90.7
Los Angeles Rams 90.7SEA91.3
Seattle Seahawks 91.3Overall NFL Rank
LAR#2
Los Angeles Rams #2SEA#1
Seattle Seahawks #1QB Stability
LAR86.0
Los Angeles Rams 86.0SEA84.5
Seattle Seahawks 84.5Roster Strength
LAR85.0
Los Angeles Rams 85.0SEA85.6
Seattle Seahawks 85.6Coaching Direction
LAR87.6
Los Angeles Rams 87.6SEA87.8
Seattle Seahawks 87.8Recent Performance
LAR90.7
Los Angeles Rams 90.7SEA91.8
Seattle Seahawks 91.8Offense
LAR88.0
Los Angeles Rams 88.0SEA86.5
Seattle Seahawks 86.5Defense
LAR86.2
Los Angeles Rams 86.2SEA89.6
Seattle Seahawks 89.6Franchise Direction
LAR77.5
Los Angeles Rams 77.5SEA83.0
Seattle Seahawks 83.0Explosiveness
LAR90.0
Los Angeles Rams 90.0SEA88.8
Seattle Seahawks 88.8Conference Rank
LAR#2
Los Angeles Rams #2SEA#1
Seattle Seahawks #1Division Rank
LAR#2
Los Angeles Rams #2SEA#1
Seattle Seahawks #1Outlook
LARSuper Bowl FavoriteSEASuper Bowl Favorite
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Los Angeles Rams
- Strongest Rating
- Explosiveness
- Category Edge
- QB Stability
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Franchise Direction
Los Angeles' clearest category edge is QB Stability. The gap is narrow, but Matthew Stafford gives the Los Angeles Rams the steadier quarterback room against the Seattle Seahawks. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. The biggest problem in this matchup is Franchise Direction, where Seattle owns the clearer advantage.
Seattle Seahawks
- Strongest Rating
- Defense
- Category Edge
- Franchise Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- QB Stability
Seattle's clearest category edge is Franchise Direction. The Seattle Seahawks have the stronger long-term direction against the Los Angeles Rams. The quarterback room, roster strength and coaching direction support the same competitive window. 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 Rams
Full schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers
View Los Angeles Rams Road AheadSeattle Seahawks
Full schedule rank: #6
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers
View Seattle Seahawks Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers. Seattle also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the clearer long-term football direction.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 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.