Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
89.3PFM Team Score#2 NFL
San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison
The San Francisco 49ers hold a major overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. San Francisco separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
74.5PFM Team Score#24 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
The staff edge favors the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan gives the team steadier direction than Las Vegas has on the sideline. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
San Francisco also brings the bigger big-play threat. San Francisco adds the stronger defense. That is enough to keep the San Francisco 49ers ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
San Francisco 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.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
LVLas Vegas Raiders
LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight
Las Vegas' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Las Vegas sits only 1.9 points behind San Francisco in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. San Francisco still has Brock Purdy 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
SF89.3
San Francisco 49ers 89.3LV74.5
Las Vegas Raiders 74.5Overall NFL Rank
SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2LV#24
Las Vegas Raiders #24QB Stability
SF86.1
San Francisco 49ers 86.1LV76.2
Las Vegas Raiders 76.2Roster Strength
SF83.7
San Francisco 49ers 83.7LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8Coaching Direction
SF85.5
San Francisco 49ers 85.5LV73.3
Las Vegas Raiders 73.3Recent Performance
SF90.2
San Francisco 49ers 90.2LV71.0
Las Vegas Raiders 71.0Offense
SF88.1
San Francisco 49ers 88.1LV78.2
Las Vegas Raiders 78.2Defense
SF84.6
San Francisco 49ers 84.6LV75.0
Las Vegas Raiders 75.0Franchise Direction
SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Explosiveness
SF90.1
San Francisco 49ers 90.1LV72.0
Las Vegas Raiders 72.0Conference Rank
SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1LV#12
Las Vegas Raiders #12Division Rank
SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
SFSuper Bowl FavoriteLVPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
San Francisco 49ers
Remaining schedule rank: #17
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 78.7
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 81.7
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco 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 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.
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