PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
79.1PFM Team Score#18 NFL
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 bigger big-play threat and the clearer long-term football direction.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeBAL
Baltimore Ravens
81.1PFM Team Score#15 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher
The Baltimore Ravens bring the bigger big-play threat. Chunk gains can flip field position and create points without requiring a perfect drive. 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 clearer long-term football direction. The Baltimore Ravens still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore Across the Core Pillars
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PITPittsburgh Steelers
BALBaltimore Ravens
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 bigger big-play threat and the clearer long-term football direction.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
PIT79.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.1BAL81.1
Baltimore Ravens 81.1Overall NFL Rank
PIT#18
Pittsburgh Steelers #18BAL#15
Baltimore Ravens #15QB Stability
PIT75.8
Pittsburgh Steelers 75.8BAL85.7
Baltimore Ravens 85.7Roster Strength
PIT79.8
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.8BAL81.7
Baltimore Ravens 81.7Coaching Direction
PIT83.2
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.2BAL71.3
Baltimore Ravens 71.3Recent Performance
PIT79.3
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.3BAL77.3
Baltimore Ravens 77.3Offense
PIT77.6
Pittsburgh Steelers 77.6BAL85.4
Baltimore Ravens 85.4Defense
PIT83.4
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.4BAL80.5
Baltimore Ravens 80.5Franchise Direction
PIT74.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.9BAL79.0
Baltimore Ravens 79.0Explosiveness
PIT71.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 71.1BAL87.5
Baltimore Ravens 87.5Conference Rank
PIT#10
Pittsburgh Steelers #10BAL#8
Baltimore Ravens #8Division Rank
PIT#3
Pittsburgh Steelers #3BAL#1
Baltimore Ravens #1Outlook
PITIn the Playoff MixBALPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Baltimore RavensTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Strongest Rating
- Defense
- Category Edge
- Coaching Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Explosiveness
Pittsburgh's clearest category edge is Coaching Direction. Mike McCarthy gives the Pittsburgh Steelers the stronger coaching operation against the Baltimore Ravens. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The biggest problem in this matchup is Explosiveness, where Baltimore owns the clearer advantage.
Baltimore Ravens
- Strongest Rating
- Explosiveness
- Category Edge
- Explosiveness
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Full schedule rank: #27
Toughest stretch: Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans
Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Houston Texans
View Pittsburgh Steelers Road AheadBaltimore Ravens
Full schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers
View Baltimore Ravens Road AheadPittsburgh has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 27. The strongest opponents include Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Houston Texans. Baltimore also has the more favorable road, which adds to the bigger big-play threat 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.