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PFM TEAM COMPARISON

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Philadelphia Eagles higher than the Dallas Cowboys overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

DAL

Dallas Cowboys

77.4PFM Team Score#21 NFL
Clear edgePHI

Philadelphia Eagles

86.2PFM Team Score#6 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher

The Philadelphia Eagles have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. Dallas' strongest counterargument is Offense. The Cowboys 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 deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Philadelphia Eagles ahead.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Dallas 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.

DALDallas Cowboys
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Dallas Cowboys 81.6, Philadelphia Eagles 85.4, edge PHI +3.8; Offense: Dallas Cowboys 86.0, Philadelphia Eagles 84.0, edge DAL +2.0; Defense: Dallas Cowboys 73.9, Philadelphia Eagles 84.4, edge PHI +10.5; Coaching Direction: Dallas Cowboys 73.7, Philadelphia Eagles 82.4, edge PHI +8.7; Roster Depth: Dallas Cowboys 78.7, Philadelphia Eagles 84.2, edge PHI +5.5. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Dallas Cowboys’ Best Argument

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. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Philadelphia 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

DAL77.4
Dallas Cowboys 77.4
PHI86.2
Philadelphia Eagles 86.2
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Overall NFL Rank

DAL#21
Dallas Cowboys #21
PHI#6
Philadelphia Eagles #6
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

QB Stability

DAL81.6
Dallas Cowboys 81.6
PHI85.4
Philadelphia Eagles 85.4
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Roster Strength

DAL78.7
Dallas Cowboys 78.7
PHI84.2
Philadelphia Eagles 84.2
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

DAL73.7
Dallas Cowboys 73.7
PHI82.4
Philadelphia Eagles 82.4
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Recent Performance

DAL70.7
Dallas Cowboys 70.7
PHI82.5
Philadelphia Eagles 82.5
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Offense

DAL86.0
Dallas Cowboys 86.0
PHI84.0
Philadelphia Eagles 84.0
Clear Dallas Cowboys edge

Defense

DAL73.9
Dallas Cowboys 73.9
PHI84.4
Philadelphia Eagles 84.4
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Franchise Direction

DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1
PHI80.7
Philadelphia Eagles 80.7
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

DAL80.4
Dallas Cowboys 80.4
PHI77.3
Philadelphia Eagles 77.3
Clear Dallas Cowboys edge

Conference Rank

DAL#11
Dallas Cowboys #11
PHI#5
Philadelphia Eagles #5
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Division Rank

DAL#3
Dallas Cowboys #3
PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Outlook

DALIn the Playoff MixPHISuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: Philadelphia Eagles
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Dallas Cowboys

Strongest Rating
Offense
Category Edge
Explosiveness
Biggest Matchup Concern
Defense

Dallas' clearest category edge is Explosiveness. The Dallas Cowboys have more ways to create a sudden scoring chance against the Philadelphia Eagles. That big-play ability can change field position before a defense settles in. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Philadelphia owns the clearer advantage.

Philadelphia Eagles

Strongest Rating
QB Stability
Category Edge
Defense
Biggest Matchup Concern
Explosiveness
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Dallas Cowboys

Full schedule rank: #13

Toughest stretch: Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

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Philadelphia Eagles

Full schedule rank: #20

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

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

View Philadelphia Eagles Road Ahead

Dallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 13. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated August 18, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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