Clear edgeBAL
Baltimore Ravens
81.4PFM Team Score#11 NFL
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Baltimore Ravens higher than the Atlanta Falcons overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the bigger big-play threat and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
ATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.9PFM Team Score#22 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher
The Baltimore Ravens are the bigger threat to change a game with one play. Atlanta has less room for a coverage mistake or missed tackle. The Atlanta Falcons are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Baltimore also brings the deeper roster. Baltimore adds the stronger defense. PFM still has the Baltimore Ravens in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Baltimore vs. Atlanta 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.
BALBaltimore Ravens
ATLAtlanta Falcons
ATLANTA’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is Atlanta’s Only Close Fight
Kevin Stefanski gives Atlanta one place to push back. The Falcons are only 1.3 points behind Baltimore in Coaching Direction, but that is where Atlanta's case ends. Baltimore still has Lamar Jackson at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Falcons cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
BAL81.4
Baltimore Ravens 81.4ATL76.9
Atlanta Falcons 76.9Overall NFL Rank
BAL#11
Baltimore Ravens #11ATL#22
Atlanta Falcons #22QB Stability
BAL82.6
Baltimore Ravens 82.6ATL77.1
Atlanta Falcons 77.1Roster Strength
BAL79.9
Baltimore Ravens 79.9ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6Coaching Direction
BAL73.5
Baltimore Ravens 73.5ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8Recent Performance
BAL82.2
Baltimore Ravens 82.2ATL76.9
Atlanta Falcons 76.9Offense
BAL87.1
Baltimore Ravens 87.1ATL80.6
Atlanta Falcons 80.6Defense
BAL82.2
Baltimore Ravens 82.2ATL78.8
Atlanta Falcons 78.8Franchise Direction
BAL78.7
Baltimore Ravens 78.7ATL75.4
Atlanta Falcons 75.4Explosiveness
BAL91.1
Baltimore Ravens 91.1ATL83.0
Atlanta Falcons 83.0Conference Rank
BAL#6
Baltimore Ravens #6ATL#12
Atlanta Falcons #12Division Rank
BAL#1
Baltimore Ravens #1ATL#2
Atlanta Falcons #2Outlook
BALPlayoff ContenderATLIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Baltimore RavensSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Baltimore Ravens
Remaining schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 79.8
View Baltimore Ravens Road AheadAtlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #11
Toughest stretch: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 82.5
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadAtlanta has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 11. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Chicago Bears. Baltimore also has the more favorable road, which adds to the bigger big-play threat and the deeper roster.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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