Clear edgeDAL
Dallas Cowboys
77.3PFM Team Score#19 NFL
Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals: PFM Team Comparison
The Dallas Cowboys hold a clear overall advantage over the Arizona Cardinals in the current PFM ratings. Dallas separates itself through the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
ARI
Arizona Cardinals
73.0PFM Team Score#31 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Dallas Cowboys Higher
The offensive edge favors the Dallas Cowboys because the unit has the better week-to-week floor. It can keep moving even when the first answer is taken away. Arizona's strongest counterargument is Defense. The Arizona Cardinals own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range.
Dallas also brings the deeper roster. Dallas adds the less uncertain coaching staff. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Dallas' clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Dallas vs. Arizona Across the Core Pillars
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DALDallas Cowboys
ARIArizona Cardinals
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Arizona Cardinals’ Best Argument
The defensive concern is smaller for Arizona, but it has not disappeared. The defense advantage is a real point in Arizona's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Arizona is that Dallas counters with the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DAL77.3
Dallas Cowboys 77.3ARI73.0
Arizona Cardinals 73.0Overall NFL Rank
DAL#19
Dallas Cowboys #19ARI#31
Arizona Cardinals #31QB Stability
DAL81.9
Dallas Cowboys 81.9ARI77.9
Arizona Cardinals 77.9Roster Strength
DAL78.0
Dallas Cowboys 78.0ARI72.8
Arizona Cardinals 72.8Coaching Direction
DAL73.5
Dallas Cowboys 73.5ARI71.4
Arizona Cardinals 71.4Recent Performance
DAL75.2
Dallas Cowboys 75.2ARI69.5
Arizona Cardinals 69.5Offense
DAL84.5
Dallas Cowboys 84.5ARI74.5
Arizona Cardinals 74.5Defense
DAL68.8
Dallas Cowboys 68.8ARI72.1
Arizona Cardinals 72.1Franchise Direction
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1ARI73.0
Arizona Cardinals 73.0Explosiveness
DAL73.9
Dallas Cowboys 73.9ARI63.3
Arizona Cardinals 63.3Conference Rank
DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10ARI#16
Arizona Cardinals #16Division Rank
DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2ARI#4
Arizona Cardinals #4Outlook
DALIn the Playoff MixARIPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Dallas CowboysSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Dallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #22
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 76.2
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadArizona Cardinals
Remaining schedule rank: #6
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
Next five difficulty: 83.7
View Arizona Cardinals Road AheadArizona has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 6. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. Dallas also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
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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.
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