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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 steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

LV

Las Vegas Raiders

73.6PFM Team Score#28 NFL
Clear edgeLAC

Los Angeles Chargers

82.7PFM Team Score#12 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Chargers Higher

Quarterback is the clearest separator. Justin Herbert gives Los Angeles more certainty than the Las Vegas Raiders have at the position. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.

Los Angeles also brings the stronger coaching operation. Los Angeles adds the more dependable offense. 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 Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Las Vegas Raiders 74.2, Los Angeles Chargers 86.3, edge LAC +12.1; Offense: Las Vegas Raiders 73.6, Los Angeles Chargers 81.9, edge LAC +8.3; Defense: Las Vegas Raiders 76.9, Los Angeles Chargers 81.5, edge LAC +4.6; Coaching Direction: Las Vegas Raiders 73.6, Los Angeles Chargers 85.6, edge LAC +12.0; Roster Depth: Las Vegas Raiders 75.8, Los Angeles Chargers 78.2, edge LAC +2.4. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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LAS VEGAS’ BEST PUSHBACK

Roster Strength Is Las Vegas’ Only Close Fight

Las Vegas' roster gives the team one place to push back. The Raiders are only 2.4 points behind Los Angeles in Roster Strength, but that is where Las Vegas' case ends. Los Angeles still has Justin Herbert at quarterback and Jim Harbaugh leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Raiders cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
LAC82.7
Los Angeles Chargers 82.7
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Overall NFL Rank

LV#28
Las Vegas Raiders #28
LAC#12
Los Angeles Chargers #12
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

QB Stability

LV74.2
Las Vegas Raiders 74.2
LAC86.3
Los Angeles Chargers 86.3
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Roster Strength

LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
LAC78.2
Los Angeles Chargers 78.2
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Coaching Direction

LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
LAC85.6
Los Angeles Chargers 85.6
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Recent Performance

LV70.4
Las Vegas Raiders 70.4
LAC76.2
Los Angeles Chargers 76.2
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Offense

LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
LAC81.9
Los Angeles Chargers 81.9
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Defense

LV76.9
Las Vegas Raiders 76.9
LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Franchise Direction

LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Explosiveness

LV65.9
Las Vegas Raiders 65.9
LAC74.8
Los Angeles Chargers 74.8
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Conference Rank

LV#14
Las Vegas Raiders #14
LAC#6
Los Angeles Chargers #6
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

Division Rank

LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4
LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

Outlook

LVNeeds More HelpLACPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles Chargers
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Las Vegas Raiders

Remaining schedule rank: #5

Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 82.8

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Los Angeles Chargers

Remaining schedule rank: #2

Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 84.4

View Los Angeles Chargers Road Ahead

Los Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 2. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, 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 September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 14, 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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