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Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Los Angeles Rams higher than the Washington Commanders overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.

Current PFM Team Scores

WSH

Washington Commanders

78.2PFM Team Score#18 NFL
Clear edgeLAR

Los Angeles Rams

84.4PFM Team Score#6 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Rams Higher

The Los Angeles Rams have the stronger coaching operation under Sean McVay. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. Washington's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. Jayden Daniels gives the Washington Commanders the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty.

Los Angeles also brings the stronger defense. Los Angeles adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Los Angeles Rams ahead.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Washington 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.

WSHWashington Commanders
LARLos Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Washington Commanders 84.4, Los Angeles Rams 80.1, edge WSH +4.3; Offense: Washington Commanders 80.9, Los Angeles Rams 83.9, edge LAR +3.0; Defense: Washington Commanders 76.2, Los Angeles Rams 84.4, edge LAR +8.2; Coaching Direction: Washington Commanders 78.3, Los Angeles Rams 87.6, edge LAR +9.3; Roster Depth: Washington Commanders 78.6, Los Angeles Rams 83.3, edge LAR +4.7. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Washington Commanders’ Best Argument

Quarterback is where the Washington Commanders have their cleanest advantage. With Jayden Daniels, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Los Angeles still answers with the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

WSH78.2
Washington Commanders 78.2
LAR84.4
Los Angeles Rams 84.4
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Overall NFL Rank

WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18
LAR#6
Los Angeles Rams #6
Los Angeles Rams ranks higher

QB Stability

WSH84.4
Washington Commanders 84.4
LAR80.1
Los Angeles Rams 80.1
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Roster Strength

WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6
LAR83.3
Los Angeles Rams 83.3
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Coaching Direction

WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3
LAR87.6
Los Angeles Rams 87.6
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Recent Performance

WSH67.2
Washington Commanders 67.2
LAR80.9
Los Angeles Rams 80.9
Major Los Angeles Rams edge

Offense

WSH80.9
Washington Commanders 80.9
LAR83.9
Los Angeles Rams 83.9
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Defense

WSH76.2
Washington Commanders 76.2
LAR84.4
Los Angeles Rams 84.4
Clear Los Angeles Rams edge

Franchise Direction

WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6
LAR77.5
Los Angeles Rams 77.5
Essentially even

Explosiveness

WSH78.1
Washington Commanders 78.1
LAR77.7
Los Angeles Rams 77.7
Slight Washington Commanders edge

Conference Rank

WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9
LAR#5
Los Angeles Rams #5
Los Angeles Rams ranks higher

Division Rank

WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1
LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3
Washington Commanders ranks higher

Outlook

WSHIn the Playoff MixLARPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles Rams
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Washington Commanders

Remaining schedule rank: #28

Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals

Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars

Next five difficulty: 77.9

View Washington Commanders Road Ahead

Los Angeles Rams

Remaining schedule rank: #1

Toughest stretch: Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

Next five difficulty: 80.1

View Los Angeles Rams Road Ahead

Los Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 1. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Washington gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Los Angeles still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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