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New Orleans Saints vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison

There is almost no separation between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. New Orleans' best argument is defense; Las Vegas' is roster strength. Their PFM Team Scores are tied.

Current PFM Team Scores

Essentially evenNO

New Orleans Saints

72.7PFM Team Score#29 NFL
Essentially evenLV

Las Vegas Raiders

72.7PFM Team Score#28 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Has the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders So Close

The New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders are tied in PFM Team Score.

Las Vegas' strongest argument is Roster Strength. New Orleans' strongest argument is Defense. Neither team owns enough across the full team to deserve a clear overall advantage.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

New Orleans 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.

NONew Orleans Saints
LVLas Vegas Raiders
New Orleans Saints vs. Las Vegas Raiders Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: New Orleans Saints 75.9, Las Vegas Raiders 74.0, edge NO +1.9; Offense: New Orleans Saints 68.7, Las Vegas Raiders 72.5, edge LV +3.8; Defense: New Orleans Saints 78.2, Las Vegas Raiders 75.6, edge NO +2.6; Coaching Direction: New Orleans Saints 76.0, Las Vegas Raiders 73.6, edge NO +2.4; Roster Depth: New Orleans Saints 70.5, Las Vegas Raiders 75.8, edge LV +5.3. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE BETTER CASE

Where Each Team Has the Better Case

PFM cannot separate the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders on overall score.

Las Vegas is closer to a workable supporting lineup, but the roster grade remains below the strength range. Defense is one of the clearest reasons the New Orleans Saints sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. Both teams have a legitimate football argument, but neither owns enough across every category.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

NO72.7
New Orleans Saints 72.7
LV72.7
Las Vegas Raiders 72.7
Essentially even

Overall NFL Rank

NO#29
New Orleans Saints #29
LV#28
Las Vegas Raiders #28
Las Vegas Raiders ranks higher

QB Stability

NO75.9
New Orleans Saints 75.9
LV74.0
Las Vegas Raiders 74.0
Slight New Orleans Saints edge

Roster Strength

NO70.5
New Orleans Saints 70.5
LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Coaching Direction

NO76.0
New Orleans Saints 76.0
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
Clear New Orleans Saints edge

Recent Performance

NO71.5
New Orleans Saints 71.5
LV66.7
Las Vegas Raiders 66.7
Clear New Orleans Saints edge

Offense

NO68.7
New Orleans Saints 68.7
LV72.5
Las Vegas Raiders 72.5
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Defense

NO78.2
New Orleans Saints 78.2
LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6
Clear New Orleans Saints edge

Franchise Direction

NO66.0
New Orleans Saints 66.0
LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Explosiveness

NO61.1
New Orleans Saints 61.1
LV64.7
Las Vegas Raiders 64.7
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Conference Rank

NO#15
New Orleans Saints #15
LV#14
Las Vegas Raiders #14
Las Vegas Raiders ranks higher

Division Rank

NO#3
New Orleans Saints #3
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4
New Orleans Saints ranks higher

Outlook

NONeeds More HelpLVNeeds More Help
Same outlook
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

New Orleans Saints

Strongest Rating
Defense
Category Edge
Defense
Biggest Matchup Concern
Franchise Direction

Las Vegas Raiders

Strongest Rating
Roster Strength
Category Edge
Franchise Direction
Biggest Matchup Concern
Defense

Las Vegas' clearest category edge is Franchise Direction. The Las Vegas Raiders have the clearer long-term football direction, although the grade remains a concern against the New Orleans Saints. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where New Orleans owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

New Orleans Saints

Remaining schedule rank: #31

Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers

Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears

Next five difficulty: 79.2

View New Orleans Saints Road Ahead

Las Vegas Raiders

Remaining schedule rank: #5

Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs

Next five difficulty: 80.9

View Las Vegas Raiders Road Ahead

Las Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs. New Orleans gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Las Vegas still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 8, 2026. Schedule data updated September 10, 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.

PFM ratings updated
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