Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
91.3PFM 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 steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
75.9PFM Team Score#22 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
Patrick Mahomes gives the Kansas City Chiefs the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the stronger coaching operation. Kansas City adds the deeper roster. 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
KC91.3
Kansas City Chiefs 91.3LV75.9
Las Vegas Raiders 75.9Overall NFL Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22QB Stability
KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Roster Strength
KC84.5
Kansas City Chiefs 84.5LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8Coaching Direction
KC92.8
Kansas City Chiefs 92.8LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
KC87.1
Kansas City Chiefs 87.1LV79.1
Las Vegas Raiders 79.1Offense
KC87.7
Kansas City Chiefs 87.7LV78.6
Las Vegas Raiders 78.6Defense
KC84.8
Kansas City Chiefs 84.8LV76.5
Las Vegas Raiders 76.5Franchise Direction
KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5Explosiveness
KC85.6
Kansas City Chiefs 85.6LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7Conference 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: #6
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 79.8
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadLas Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 84.4
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Kansas City also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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