Major edgeSEA
Seattle Seahawks
86.7PFM Team Score#3 NFL
Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison
The Seattle Seahawks hold a major overall advantage over the Los Angeles Chargers in the current PFM ratings. Seattle separates itself through the more dependable offense and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
76.5PFM Team Score#18 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Seattle Seahawks Higher
The Seattle Seahawks bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Los Angeles when the opening approach stalls. The Los Angeles Chargers are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Seattle also brings the stronger defense. Seattle adds the deeper roster. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Seattle's major overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Seattle vs. Los Angeles 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.
SEASeattle Seahawks
LACLos Angeles Chargers
LOS ANGELES’ BEST PUSHBACK
QB Stability Is Los Angeles’ Only Close Fight
Justin Herbert gives Los Angeles one place to push back. Los Angeles sits only 1.2 points behind Seattle in QB Stability, but close is not the same as an edge. Seattle still has the deeper roster and Mike Macdonald leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Chargers cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
SEA86.7
Seattle Seahawks 86.7LAC76.5
Los Angeles Chargers 76.5Overall NFL Rank
SEA#3
Seattle Seahawks #3LAC#18
Los Angeles Chargers #18QB Stability
SEA82.7
Seattle Seahawks 82.7LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5Roster Strength
SEA84.5
Seattle Seahawks 84.5LAC77.7
Los Angeles Chargers 77.7Coaching Direction
SEA87.6
Seattle Seahawks 87.6LAC84.6
Los Angeles Chargers 84.6Recent Performance
SEA79.9
Seattle Seahawks 79.9LAC63.0
Los Angeles Chargers 63.0Offense
SEA82.0
Seattle Seahawks 82.0LAC67.8
Los Angeles Chargers 67.8Defense
SEA90.5
Seattle Seahawks 90.5LAC80.6
Los Angeles Chargers 80.6Franchise Direction
SEA83.2
Seattle Seahawks 83.2LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3Explosiveness
SEA81.1
Seattle Seahawks 81.1LAC70.7
Los Angeles Chargers 70.7Conference Rank
SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2LAC#10
Los Angeles Chargers #10Division Rank
SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3Outlook
SEASuper Bowl ContenderLACIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Seattle SeahawksSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Seattle Seahawks
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 83.2
View Seattle Seahawks Road AheadLos Angeles Chargers
Remaining schedule rank: #2
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.9
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 2. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. Seattle also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the stronger defense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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