Clear edgeLAR
Los Angeles Rams
84.8PFM Team Score#4 NFL
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Los Angeles Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Los Angeles Rams higher than the Las Vegas Raiders overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
75.9PFM Team Score#22 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Rams Higher
The staff edge favors the Los Angeles Rams. Sean McVay gives the team steadier direction than Las Vegas has on the sideline. The Las Vegas Raiders are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Los Angeles also brings the deeper roster. Los Angeles adds the bigger big-play threat. That is enough to keep the Los Angeles Rams ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Los Angeles 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.
LARLos Angeles Rams
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 4 points behind Los Angeles in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Los Angeles still has Matthew Stafford 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
LAR84.8
Los Angeles Rams 84.8LV75.9
Las Vegas Raiders 75.9Overall NFL Rank
LAR#4
Los Angeles Rams #4LV#22
Las Vegas Raiders #22QB Stability
LAR81.4
Los Angeles Rams 81.4LV75.7
Las Vegas Raiders 75.7Roster Strength
LAR83.5
Los Angeles Rams 83.5LV75.8
Las Vegas Raiders 75.8Coaching Direction
LAR87.6
Los Angeles Rams 87.6LV73.6
Las Vegas Raiders 73.6Recent Performance
LAR80.1
Los Angeles Rams 80.1LV79.1
Las Vegas Raiders 79.1Offense
LAR84.1
Los Angeles Rams 84.1LV78.6
Las Vegas Raiders 78.6Defense
LAR84.2
Los Angeles Rams 84.2LV76.5
Las Vegas Raiders 76.5Franchise Direction
LAR77.5
Los Angeles Rams 77.5LV73.5
Las Vegas Raiders 73.5Explosiveness
LAR82.9
Los Angeles Rams 82.9LV73.7
Las Vegas Raiders 73.7Conference Rank
LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3LV#11
Las Vegas Raiders #11Division Rank
LAR#3
Los Angeles Rams #3LV#4
Las Vegas Raiders #4Outlook
LARPlayoff ContenderLVPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles RamsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Los Angeles Rams
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 75.2
View Los Angeles Rams 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 Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Los Angeles also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the deeper roster.
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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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