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Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: PFM Team Comparison

The Philadelphia Eagles hold a clear overall advantage over the Carolina Panthers in the current PFM ratings. Philadelphia separates itself through the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

CAR

Carolina Panthers

74.5PFM Team Score#24 NFL
Clear edgePHI

Philadelphia Eagles

79.0PFM Team Score#16 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher

The roster gap belongs to the Philadelphia Eagles. It can lean on more than one unit when the offense or quarterback is not carrying the day. Carolina's strongest counterargument is Offense. The Panthers can create offense in more than one way. One bad matchup is less likely to shut down the entire scoring approach.

Philadelphia also brings the stronger coaching operation. Philadelphia adds the steadier quarterback room. The Philadelphia Eagles still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Carolina vs. Philadelphia 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.

CARCarolina Panthers
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Carolina Panthers 77.8, Philadelphia Eagles 84.4, edge PHI +6.6; Offense: Carolina Panthers 80.1, Philadelphia Eagles 66.6, edge CAR +13.5; Defense: Carolina Panthers 73.8, Philadelphia Eagles 81.2, edge PHI +7.4; Coaching Direction: Carolina Panthers 70.8, Philadelphia Eagles 81.6, edge PHI +10.8; Roster Depth: Carolina Panthers 69.2, Philadelphia Eagles 83.0, edge PHI +13.8. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Carolina Panthers’ Best Argument

The offensive edge favors the Carolina Panthers because the unit has the better week-to-week floor. It can keep moving even when the first answer is taken away. The offense advantage is a real point in Carolina's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Carolina is that Philadelphia counters with the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

CAR74.5
Carolina Panthers 74.5
PHI79.0
Philadelphia Eagles 79.0
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Overall NFL Rank

CAR#24
Carolina Panthers #24
PHI#16
Philadelphia Eagles #16
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

QB Stability

CAR77.8
Carolina Panthers 77.8
PHI84.4
Philadelphia Eagles 84.4
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Roster Strength

CAR69.2
Carolina Panthers 69.2
PHI83.0
Philadelphia Eagles 83.0
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

CAR70.8
Carolina Panthers 70.8
PHI81.6
Philadelphia Eagles 81.6
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Recent Performance

CAR79.9
Carolina Panthers 79.9
PHI68.0
Philadelphia Eagles 68.0
Major Carolina Panthers edge

Offense

CAR80.1
Carolina Panthers 80.1
PHI66.6
Philadelphia Eagles 66.6
Major Carolina Panthers edge

Defense

CAR73.8
Carolina Panthers 73.8
PHI81.2
Philadelphia Eagles 81.2
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Franchise Direction

CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9
PHI80.8
Philadelphia Eagles 80.8
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

CAR81.0
Carolina Panthers 81.0
PHI67.5
Philadelphia Eagles 67.5
Major Carolina Panthers edge

Conference Rank

CAR#12
Carolina Panthers #12
PHI#8
Philadelphia Eagles #8
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Division Rank

CAR#2
Carolina Panthers #2
PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Outlook

CARPlayoff Long ShotPHIIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Philadelphia Eagles
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Carolina Panthers

Remaining schedule rank: #20

Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos

Next five difficulty: 78.1

View Carolina Panthers Road Ahead

Philadelphia Eagles

Remaining schedule rank: #27

Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans

Next five difficulty: 76.5

View Philadelphia Eagles Road Ahead

Carolina has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 20. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, and Denver Broncos. Philadelphia also has the more favorable road, which adds to the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 12, 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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