Clear edgeNE
New England Patriots
82.0PFM Team Score#9 NFL
New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison
The New England Patriots hold a clear overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. New England separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
76.6PFM Team Score#23 NFL
WEEK 5 MATCHUP
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Who wins Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots?
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AwayLV3-1
HomeNE2-2
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the New England Patriots Higher
The New England Patriots have the stronger coaching operation under Mike Vrabel. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in offense, where the teams remain essentially even.
New England also brings the bigger big-play threat. New England adds the deeper roster. PFM still has the New England Patriots in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New England 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.
NENew England Patriots
LVLas Vegas Raiders
LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Offense Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight
Las Vegas' offense gives the team one place to push back. Las Vegas sits only 0.8 points behind New England in Offense, but close is not the same as an edge. New England still has Drake Maye at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Raiders cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NE82.0
New England Patriots 82.0LV76.6
Las Vegas Raiders 76.6Overall NFL Rank
NE#9
New England Patriots #9LV#23
Las Vegas Raiders #23QB Stability
NE82.7
New England Patriots 82.7LV75.4
Las Vegas Raiders 75.4Roster Strength
NE78.2
New England Patriots 78.2LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Coaching Direction
NE85.0
New England Patriots 85.0LV73.8
Las Vegas Raiders 73.8Recent Performance
NE80.5
New England Patriots 80.5LV81.5
Las Vegas Raiders 81.5Offense
NE78.4
New England Patriots 78.4LV77.6
Las Vegas Raiders 77.6Defense
NE83.3
New England Patriots 83.3LV80.7
Las Vegas Raiders 80.7Franchise Direction
NE78.0
New England Patriots 78.0LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5Explosiveness
NE83.6
New England Patriots 83.6LV71.9
Las Vegas Raiders 71.9Conference Rank
NE#4
New England Patriots #4LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11Division Rank
NE#2
New England Patriots #2LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
NEPlayoff ContenderLVIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: New England PatriotsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New England Patriots
Remaining schedule rank: #16
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 77.6
View New England Patriots Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 83.6
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers. New England also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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