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Los Angeles Rams vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison

The Los Angeles Rams hold a clear overall advantage over the Washington Commanders in the current PFM ratings. Los Angeles separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgeLAR

Los Angeles Rams

84.4PFM Team Score#6 NFL
WSH

Washington Commanders

78.2PFM Team Score#18 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Rams Higher

Sean McVay is the coaching difference. Los Angeles has the more dependable answers when the first answer stops working. Washington's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. Quarterback is where the Washington Commanders have their cleanest advantage. With Jayden Daniels, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working.

Los Angeles also brings the stronger defense. Los Angeles adds the deeper roster. The Los Angeles Rams still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Los Angeles vs. Washington 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
WSHWashington Commanders
Los Angeles Rams vs. Washington Commanders Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Los Angeles Rams 80.1, Washington Commanders 84.4, edge WSH +4.3; Offense: Los Angeles Rams 83.9, Washington Commanders 80.9, edge LAR +3.0; Defense: Los Angeles Rams 84.4, Washington Commanders 76.2, edge LAR +8.2; Coaching Direction: Los Angeles Rams 87.6, Washington Commanders 78.3, edge LAR +9.3; Roster Depth: Los Angeles Rams 83.3, Washington Commanders 78.6, edge LAR +4.7. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Washington Commanders’ Best Argument

The Washington Commanders ask fewer questions at quarterback because Jayden Daniels sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. The QB Stability advantage is a real point in Washington's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Washington is that Los Angeles counters with the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

LAR84.4
Los Angeles Rams 84.4
WSH78.2
Washington Commanders 78.2
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Overall NFL Rank

LAR#6
Los Angeles Rams #6
WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18
Los Angeles Rams ranks higher

QB Stability

LAR80.1
Los Angeles Rams 80.1
WSH84.4
Washington Commanders 84.4
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Roster Strength

LAR83.3
Los Angeles Rams 83.3
WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Coaching Direction

LAR87.6
Los Angeles Rams 87.6
WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Recent Performance

LAR80.9
Los Angeles Rams 80.9
WSH67.2
Washington Commanders 67.2
Major Los Angeles Rams edge

Offense

LAR83.9
Los Angeles Rams 83.9
WSH80.9
Washington Commanders 80.9
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Defense

LAR84.4
Los Angeles Rams 84.4
WSH76.2
Washington Commanders 76.2
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Franchise Direction

LAR77.5
Los Angeles Rams 77.5
WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6
Essentially even

Explosiveness

LAR77.7
Los Angeles Rams 77.7
WSH78.1
Washington Commanders 78.1
Slight Washington Commanders edge

Conference Rank

LAR#5
Los Angeles Rams #5
WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9
Los Angeles Rams ranks higher

Division Rank

LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3
WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1
Washington Commanders ranks higher

Outlook

LARPlayoff ContenderWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles Rams
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Los Angeles Rams

Remaining schedule rank: #1

Toughest stretch: Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

Next five difficulty: 80.1

View Los Angeles Rams Road Ahead

Washington Commanders

Remaining schedule rank: #28

Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals

Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars

Next five difficulty: 77.9

View Washington Commanders Road Ahead

Los Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 1. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Washington 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 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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