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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: PFM Team Comparison

The Baltimore Ravens hold a clear overall advantage over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the current PFM ratings. Baltimore separates itself through the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.

Current PFM Team Scores

PIT

Pittsburgh Steelers

78.1PFM Team Score#18 NFL
Clear edgeBAL

Baltimore Ravens

81.3PFM Team Score#14 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher

The offensive edge favors the Baltimore Ravens because the unit has the better week-to-week floor. It can keep moving even when the first answer is taken away. Pittsburgh's strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the stronger coaching operation under Mike McCarthy. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations.

Baltimore also brings the steadier quarterback room. Baltimore adds the clearer long-term football direction. The Baltimore Ravens still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore 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.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
BALBaltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Pittsburgh Steelers 75.0, Baltimore Ravens 85.5, edge BAL +10.5; Offense: Pittsburgh Steelers 72.5, Baltimore Ravens 86.6, edge BAL +14.1; Defense: Pittsburgh Steelers 84.4, Baltimore Ravens 82.1, edge PIT +2.3; Coaching Direction: Pittsburgh Steelers 83.2, Baltimore Ravens 71.5, edge PIT +11.7; Roster Depth: Pittsburgh Steelers 79.1, Baltimore Ravens 80.8, edge BAL +1.7. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Best Argument

The staff edge favors the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike McCarthy gives the team steadier direction than Baltimore has on the sideline. The coaching direction advantage is a real point in Pittsburgh's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Pittsburgh is that Baltimore counters with the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

PIT78.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 78.1
BAL81.3
Baltimore Ravens 81.3
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Overall NFL Rank

PIT#18
Pittsburgh Steelers #18
BAL#14
Baltimore Ravens #14
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

QB Stability

PIT75.0
Pittsburgh Steelers 75.0
BAL85.5
Baltimore Ravens 85.5
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Roster Strength

PIT79.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.1
BAL80.8
Baltimore Ravens 80.8
Slight Baltimore Ravens edge

Coaching Direction

PIT83.2
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.2
BAL71.5
Baltimore Ravens 71.5
Major Pittsburgh Steelers edge

Recent Performance

PIT77.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 77.7
BAL77.8
Baltimore Ravens 77.8
Essentially even

Offense

PIT72.5
Pittsburgh Steelers 72.5
BAL86.6
Baltimore Ravens 86.6
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Defense

PIT84.4
Pittsburgh Steelers 84.4
BAL82.1
Baltimore Ravens 82.1
Clear Pittsburgh Steelers edge

Franchise Direction

PIT74.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.9
BAL78.8
Baltimore Ravens 78.8
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Explosiveness

PIT68.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 68.9
BAL87.3
Baltimore Ravens 87.3
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Conference Rank

PIT#10
Pittsburgh Steelers #10
BAL#7
Baltimore Ravens #7
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

Division Rank

PIT#3
Pittsburgh Steelers #3
BAL#1
Baltimore Ravens #1
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

Outlook

PITIn the Playoff MixBALPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Baltimore Ravens
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Pittsburgh Steelers

Remaining schedule rank: #25

Toughest stretch: Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans

Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars

Next five difficulty: 75.8

View Pittsburgh Steelers Road Ahead

Baltimore Ravens

Remaining schedule rank: #27

Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars

Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans

Next five difficulty: 75.2

View Baltimore Ravens Road Ahead

Pittsburgh has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 25. The strongest opponents include Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Baltimore also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 22, 2026. Schedule data updated September 21, 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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