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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison

The Kansas City Chiefs hold a major overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. Kansas City separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.

Current PFM Team Scores

Major edgeKC

Kansas City Chiefs

90.5PFM Team Score#1 NFL
LV

Las Vegas Raiders

74.8PFM Team Score#22 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Previous Meetings

Kansas City Chiefs lead the recorded series 1–0 over 1 meetings.

Kansas City Chiefs1 wins
Las Vegas Raiders0 wins
Recorded meetings1

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Oct 4, 2026Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders30–27Kansas City Chiefs
  1. Oct 4, 20262026 season
    Kansas City ChiefsAway30 – 27Las Vegas RaidersHome
    Kansas City Chiefs won

Results shown: 2026. Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher

Andy Reid gives the Kansas City Chiefs the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.

Kansas City also brings the stronger defense. Kansas City adds the steadier quarterback room. PFM still has the Kansas City Chiefs in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Kansas City vs. Las Vegas 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.

KCKansas City Chiefs
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Kansas City Chiefs 86.7, Las Vegas Raiders 76.4, edge KC +10.3; Offense: Kansas City Chiefs 88.1, Las Vegas Raiders 78.2, edge KC +9.9; Defense: Kansas City Chiefs 85.6, Las Vegas Raiders 73.5, edge KC +12.1; Coaching Direction: Kansas City Chiefs 92.8, Las Vegas Raiders 73.3, edge KC +19.5; Roster Depth: Kansas City Chiefs 83.7, Las Vegas Raiders 75.5, edge KC +8.2. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK

Franchise Direction Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight

Las Vegas' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Las Vegas sits only 6.6 points behind Kansas City in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Raiders cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

KC90.5
Kansas City Chiefs 90.5
LV74.8
Las Vegas Raiders 74.8
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Overall NFL Rank

KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1
LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

QB Stability

KC86.7
Kansas City Chiefs 86.7
LV76.4
Las Vegas Raiders 76.4
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Roster Strength

KC83.7
Kansas City Chiefs 83.7
LV75.5
Las Vegas Raiders 75.5
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Coaching Direction

KC92.8
Kansas City Chiefs 92.8
LV73.3
Las Vegas Raiders 73.3
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Recent Performance

KC84.8
Kansas City Chiefs 84.8
LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Offense

KC88.1
Kansas City Chiefs 88.1
LV78.2
Las Vegas Raiders 78.2
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Defense

KC85.6
Kansas City Chiefs 85.6
LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Franchise Direction

KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Explosiveness

KC83.9
Kansas City Chiefs 83.9
LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Conference Rank

KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1
LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

Division Rank

KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

Outlook

KCSuper Bowl FavoriteLVPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Kansas City Chiefs
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Kansas City Chiefs

Remaining schedule rank: #7

Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 80.9

View Kansas City Chiefs Road Ahead

Las Vegas Raiders

Remaining schedule rank: #15

Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos

Next five difficulty: 80.7

View Las Vegas Raiders Road Ahead

Kansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 7. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams. Las Vegas gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Kansas City still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 10, 2026. Schedule data updated November 9, 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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