LV
Las Vegas Raiders
76.6PFM Team Score#23 NFL
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Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison
The Los Angeles Chargers hold a clear overall advantage over the Las Vegas Raiders in the current PFM ratings. Los Angeles separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeLAC
Los Angeles Chargers
79.8PFM Team Score#14 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Chargers Higher
Jim Harbaugh gives the Los Angeles Chargers 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 defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Los Angeles also brings the steadier quarterback room. Los Angeles adds fewer roster problems. The Los Angeles Chargers still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Las Vegas 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.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
LACLos Angeles Chargers
LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight
Las Vegas' defense gives the team one place to push back. The Raiders are only 0 points behind Los Angeles in Defense, but that is where Las Vegas' case ends. Los Angeles still has Justin Herbert at quarterback and fewer roster problems, two advantages the Raiders cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
LV76.6
Las Vegas Raiders 76.6LAC79.8
Los Angeles Chargers 79.8Overall NFL Rank
LV#23
Las Vegas Raiders #23LAC#14
Los Angeles Chargers #14QB Stability
LV75.4
Las Vegas Raiders 75.4LAC84.8
Los Angeles Chargers 84.8Roster Strength
LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7LAC77.8
Los Angeles Chargers 77.8Coaching Direction
LV73.8
Las Vegas Raiders 73.8LAC85.1
Los Angeles Chargers 85.1Recent Performance
LV81.5
Las Vegas Raiders 81.5LAC68.3
Los Angeles Chargers 68.3Offense
LV77.6
Las Vegas Raiders 77.6LAC80.6
Los Angeles Chargers 80.6Defense
LV80.7
Las Vegas Raiders 80.7LAC80.7
Los Angeles Chargers 80.7Franchise Direction
LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3Explosiveness
LV71.9
Las Vegas Raiders 71.9LAC77.0
Los Angeles Chargers 77.0Conference Rank
LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11LAC#8
Los Angeles Chargers #8Division Rank
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3Outlook
LVIn the Playoff MixLACIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Las Vegas Raiders
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 83.6
View Las Vegas Raiders Road AheadLos Angeles Chargers
Remaining schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 84.0
View Los Angeles Chargers Road AheadLos Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. Las Vegas gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Los Angeles still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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