Clear edgeDEN
Denver Broncos
83.2PFM Team Score#9 NFL
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Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison
The Denver Broncos hold a clear overall advantage over the Los Angeles Chargers in the current PFM ratings. Denver separates itself through the less severe offensive concern and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
76.3PFM Team Score#21 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Denver Broncos Higher
Neither offense gives its team a dependable base. The Denver Broncos have the smaller problem. The Los Angeles Chargers are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Denver also brings the stronger defense. Denver adds the deeper roster. The Denver Broncos still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Denver 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.
DENDenver Broncos
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 0.4 points behind Denver in QB Stability, but close is not the same as an edge. Denver still has the deeper roster and Sean Payton leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Chargers cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DEN83.2
Denver Broncos 83.2LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3Overall NFL Rank
DEN#9
Denver Broncos #9LAC#21
Los Angeles Chargers #21QB Stability
DEN81.9
Denver Broncos 81.9LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5Roster Strength
DEN80.2
Denver Broncos 80.2LAC77.7
Los Angeles Chargers 77.7Coaching Direction
DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0LAC84.6
Los Angeles Chargers 84.6Recent Performance
DEN84.7
Denver Broncos 84.7LAC63.0
Los Angeles Chargers 63.0Offense
DEN76.7
Denver Broncos 76.7LAC66.1
Los Angeles Chargers 66.1Defense
DEN84.2
Denver Broncos 84.2LAC80.6
Los Angeles Chargers 80.6Franchise Direction
DEN77.5
Denver Broncos 77.5LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3Explosiveness
DEN68.8
Denver Broncos 68.8LAC69.8
Los Angeles Chargers 69.8Conference Rank
DEN#4
Denver Broncos #4LAC#10
Los Angeles Chargers #10Division Rank
DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3Outlook
DENPlayoff ContenderLACIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Denver BroncosSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Denver Broncos
Remaining schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 78.6
View Denver Broncos Road AheadLos Angeles Chargers
Remaining schedule rank: #5
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.4
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. Denver also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less severe offensive concern and the stronger defense.
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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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