Clear edgeBAL
Baltimore Ravens
81.0PFM Team Score#13 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 steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
ATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.7PFM Team Score#20 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher
Quarterback is where the Baltimore Ravens have their cleanest advantage. With Lamar Jackson, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. The Atlanta Falcons are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Baltimore also brings the more dependable offense. Baltimore adds the deeper roster. 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 1.5 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
BAL81.0
Baltimore Ravens 81.0ATL76.7
Atlanta Falcons 76.7Overall NFL Rank
BAL#13
Baltimore Ravens #13ATL#20
Atlanta Falcons #20QB Stability
BAL85.3
Baltimore Ravens 85.3ATL77.2
Atlanta Falcons 77.2Roster Strength
BAL80.9
Baltimore Ravens 80.9ATL76.3
Atlanta Falcons 76.3Coaching Direction
BAL73.3
Baltimore Ravens 73.3ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8Recent Performance
BAL76.1
Baltimore Ravens 76.1ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6Offense
BAL86.2
Baltimore Ravens 86.2ATL80.5
Atlanta Falcons 80.5Defense
BAL81.4
Baltimore Ravens 81.4ATL77.5
Atlanta Falcons 77.5Franchise Direction
BAL78.6
Baltimore Ravens 78.6ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5Explosiveness
BAL83.5
Baltimore Ravens 83.5ATL80.2
Atlanta Falcons 80.2Conference Rank
BAL#7
Baltimore Ravens #7ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11Division Rank
BAL#2
Baltimore Ravens #2ATL#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: #20
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars
Next five difficulty: 79.1
View Baltimore Ravens Road AheadAtlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #16
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 83.8
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadAtlanta has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 16. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Cincinnati Bengals. Baltimore also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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