Slight edgeCAR
Carolina Panthers
72.1PFM Team Score#30 NFL
Carolina Panthers vs. Tennessee Titans: PFM Team Comparison
The Carolina Panthers hold a slight overall advantage over the Tennessee Titans in the current PFM ratings. Carolina separates itself through the less limited big-play ability and the less severe defensive concern.
Current PFM Team Scores
TEN
Tennessee Titans
71.0PFM Team Score#32 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Carolina Panthers Higher
The Explosiveness concern is smaller for Carolina, but it has not disappeared. Tennessee's strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. Coaching is a concern for both teams. The current rating gives the Tennessee Titans the smaller problem.
Carolina also brings the less severe defensive concern. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Carolina's slight overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Carolina vs. Tennessee Across the Core Pillars
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CARCarolina Panthers
TENTennessee Titans
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Tennessee Titans’ Best Argument
Tennessee has the better coaching grade here, although the staff still has more to settle than the rating leaders. The coaching direction advantage is a real point in Tennessee's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Tennessee is that Carolina counters with the less limited big-play ability and the less severe defensive concern.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CAR72.1
Carolina Panthers 72.1TEN71.0
Tennessee Titans 71.0Overall NFL Rank
CAR#30
Carolina Panthers #30TEN#32
Tennessee Titans #32QB Stability
CAR74.9
Carolina Panthers 74.9TEN74.1
Tennessee Titans 74.1Roster Strength
CAR69.3
Carolina Panthers 69.3TEN70.1
Tennessee Titans 70.1Coaching Direction
CAR70.8
Carolina Panthers 70.8TEN74.8
Tennessee Titans 74.8Recent Performance
CAR74.0
Carolina Panthers 74.0TEN67.5
Tennessee Titans 67.5Offense
CAR72.4
Carolina Panthers 72.4TEN69.3
Tennessee Titans 69.3Defense
CAR75.1
Carolina Panthers 75.1TEN72.1
Tennessee Titans 72.1Franchise Direction
CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9TEN71.4
Tennessee Titans 71.4Explosiveness
CAR71.7
Carolina Panthers 71.7TEN67.3
Tennessee Titans 67.3Conference Rank
CAR#16
Carolina Panthers #16TEN#16
Tennessee Titans #16Division Rank
CAR#4
Carolina Panthers #4TEN#4
Tennessee Titans #4Outlook
CARNeeds More HelpTENRebuilding or Major Concerns
Stronger outlook: Carolina PanthersTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Carolina Panthers
- Strongest Rating
- Defense
- Category Edge
- Explosiveness
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
Tennessee Titans
- Strongest Rating
- Coaching Direction
- Category Edge
- Coaching Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Explosiveness
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Carolina Panthers
Full schedule rank: #19
Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles
View Carolina Panthers Road AheadTennessee Titans
Full schedule rank: #21
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans
View Tennessee Titans Road AheadCarolina has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 19. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles. Tennessee gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Carolina still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 8, 2026. Schedule data updated June 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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