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Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison

The Los Angeles Chargers hold a slight 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

LV

Las Vegas Raiders

74.5PFM Team Score#24 NFL
Slight edgeLAC

Los Angeles Chargers

76.3PFM Team Score#21 NFL
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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. Las Vegas' strongest counterargument is Offense. The Las Vegas Raiders bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Los Angeles when the opening approach stalls.

Los Angeles also brings the steadier quarterback room. Los Angeles adds the stronger defense. 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 76.2, Los Angeles Chargers 81.5, edge LAC +5.3; Offense: Las Vegas Raiders 78.2, Los Angeles Chargers 66.1, edge LV +12.1; Defense: Las Vegas Raiders 75.0, Los Angeles Chargers 80.6, edge LAC +5.6; Coaching Direction: Las Vegas Raiders 73.3, Los Angeles Chargers 84.6, edge LAC +11.3; Roster Depth: Las Vegas Raiders 75.8, Los Angeles Chargers 77.7, edge LAC +1.9. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Las Vegas Raiders’ Best Argument

The Las Vegas Raiders have the more dependable offense. The unit has more ways to create points when a game forces the team away from its preferred approach. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Los Angeles still answers with the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

LV74.5
Las Vegas Raiders 74.5
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3
Slight Los Angeles Chargers edge

Overall NFL Rank

LV#24
Las Vegas Raiders #24
LAC#21
Los Angeles Chargers #21
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

QB Stability

LV76.2
Las Vegas Raiders 76.2
LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Roster Strength

LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8
LAC77.7
Los Angeles Chargers 77.7
Slight Los Angeles Chargers edge

Coaching Direction

LV73.3
Las Vegas Raiders 73.3
LAC84.6
Los Angeles Chargers 84.6
Major Los Angeles Chargers edge

Recent Performance

LV71.0
Las Vegas Raiders 71.0
LAC63.0
Los Angeles Chargers 63.0
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Offense

LV78.2
Las Vegas Raiders 78.2
LAC66.1
Los Angeles Chargers 66.1
Major Las Vegas Raiders edge

Defense

LV75.0
Las Vegas Raiders 75.0
LAC80.6
Los Angeles Chargers 80.6
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Franchise Direction

LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Explosiveness

LV72.0
Las Vegas Raiders 72.0
LAC69.8
Los Angeles Chargers 69.8
Clear Las Vegas Raiders edge

Conference Rank

LV#12
Las Vegas Raiders #12
LAC#10
Los Angeles Chargers #10
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

LVPlayoff Long ShotLACIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles Chargers
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Las 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: 81.7

View Las Vegas Raiders Road Ahead

Los Angeles Chargers

Remaining schedule rank: #5

Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 80.4

View Los Angeles Chargers Road Ahead

Los Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. 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 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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