LV
Las Vegas Raiders
74.5PFM Team Score#24 NFL
VS
Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the San Francisco 49ers higher than the Las Vegas Raiders overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
89.3PFM Team Score#2 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
Kyle Shanahan gives the San Francisco 49ers 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.
San Francisco also brings the bigger big-play threat. San Francisco adds the stronger defense. The San Francisco 49ers still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Las Vegas vs. San Francisco 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
SFSan Francisco 49ers
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. The Raiders are only 1.9 points behind San Francisco in Franchise Direction, but that is where Las Vegas' case ends. San Francisco still has Brock Purdy 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
LV74.5
Las Vegas Raiders 74.5SF89.3
San Francisco 49ers 89.3Overall NFL Rank
LV#24
Las Vegas Raiders #24SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2QB Stability
LV76.2
Las Vegas Raiders 76.2SF86.1
San Francisco 49ers 86.1Roster Strength
LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8SF83.7
San Francisco 49ers 83.7Coaching Direction
LV73.3
Las Vegas Raiders 73.3SF85.5
San Francisco 49ers 85.5Recent Performance
LV71.0
Las Vegas Raiders 71.0SF90.2
San Francisco 49ers 90.2Offense
LV78.2
Las Vegas Raiders 78.2SF88.1
San Francisco 49ers 88.1Defense
LV75.0
Las Vegas Raiders 75.0SF84.6
San Francisco 49ers 84.6Franchise Direction
LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5Explosiveness
LV72.0
Las Vegas Raiders 72.0SF90.1
San Francisco 49ers 90.1Conference Rank
LV#12
Las Vegas Raiders #12SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1Division Rank
LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1Outlook
LVPlayoff Long ShotSFSuper Bowl Favorite
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE 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 AheadSan Francisco 49ers
Remaining schedule rank: #17
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 78.7
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadLas Vegas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 29, 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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