DAL
Dallas Cowboys
76.9PFM Team Score#20 NFL
Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: PFM Team Comparison
The Green Bay Packers hold a clear overall advantage over the Dallas Cowboys in the current PFM ratings. Green Bay separates itself through the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeGB
Green Bay Packers
81.9PFM Team Score#13 NFL
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Week 6 matchup
AwayDAL2-3
HomeGB3-2
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Green Bay Packers Higher
The Green Bay Packers own the stronger defense. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day. Dallas' strongest counterargument is Offense. The Dallas Cowboys have the more dependable offense. The unit has more ways to create points when a game forces the team away from its preferred approach.
Green Bay also brings the stronger coaching operation. Green Bay adds the bigger big-play threat. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Green Bay's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Dallas vs. Green Bay Across the Core Pillars
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DALDallas Cowboys
GBGreen Bay Packers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Dallas Cowboys’ Best Argument
The Cowboys can create offense in more than one way. One bad matchup is less likely to shut down the entire scoring approach. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Green Bay still answers with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DAL76.9
Dallas Cowboys 76.9GB81.9
Green Bay Packers 81.9Overall NFL Rank
DAL#20
Dallas Cowboys #20GB#13
Green Bay Packers #13QB Stability
DAL82.0
Dallas Cowboys 82.0GB84.2
Green Bay Packers 84.2Roster Strength
DAL77.8
Dallas Cowboys 77.8GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4Coaching Direction
DAL73.5
Dallas Cowboys 73.5GB83.0
Green Bay Packers 83.0Recent Performance
DAL74.4
Dallas Cowboys 74.4GB78.5
Green Bay Packers 78.5Offense
DAL84.0
Dallas Cowboys 84.0GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2Defense
DAL67.3
Dallas Cowboys 67.3GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4Franchise Direction
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2Explosiveness
DAL73.7
Dallas Cowboys 73.7GB82.3
Green Bay Packers 82.3Conference Rank
DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10GB#6
Green Bay Packers #6Division Rank
DAL#3
Dallas Cowboys #3GB#3
Green Bay Packers #3Outlook
DALIn the Playoff MixGBPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Green Bay PackersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Dallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 79.5
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadGreen Bay Packers
Remaining schedule rank: #11
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 79.6
View Green Bay Packers Road AheadGreen Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 11. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Dallas gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Green Bay still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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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.
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