Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
92.4PFM Team Score#1 NFL
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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 steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
75.6PFM Team Score#22 NFL
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 steadier quarterback room. Kansas City adds the stronger defense. 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
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 6.7 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
KC92.4
Kansas City Chiefs 92.4LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6Overall NFL Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22QB Stability
KC87.1
Kansas City Chiefs 87.1LV76.3
Las Vegas Raiders 76.3Roster Strength
KC84.5
Kansas City Chiefs 84.5LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Coaching Direction
KC93.1
Kansas City Chiefs 93.1LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
KC89.0
Kansas City Chiefs 89.0LV76.6
Las Vegas Raiders 76.6Offense
KC89.3
Kansas City Chiefs 89.3LV78.9
Las Vegas Raiders 78.9Defense
KC86.8
Kansas City Chiefs 86.8LV75.6
Las Vegas Raiders 75.6Franchise Direction
KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5Explosiveness
KC89.2
Kansas City Chiefs 89.2LV75.0
Las Vegas Raiders 75.0Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
KCSuper Bowl FavoriteLVPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 78.9
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 83.6
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadKansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 8. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills. 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 October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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