DAL
Dallas Cowboys
76.8PFM Team Score#19 NFL
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers: PFM Team Comparison
The San Francisco 49ers hold a major overall advantage over the Dallas Cowboys in the current PFM ratings. San Francisco separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
89.2PFM Team Score#2 NFL
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Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
Kyle Shanahan gives the San Francisco 49ers the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Dallas Cowboys are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
San Francisco also brings the stronger defense. San Francisco adds the bigger big-play threat. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase San Francisco's major overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Dallas vs. San Francisco Across the Core Pillars
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DALDallas Cowboys
SFSan Francisco 49ers
DALLAS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Dallas’ Only Close Fight
Dallas' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. The Cowboys are only 1.4 points behind San Francisco in Franchise Direction, but that is where Dallas' case ends. San Francisco still has Brock Purdy at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Cowboys cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DAL76.8
Dallas Cowboys 76.8SF89.2
San Francisco 49ers 89.2Overall NFL Rank
DAL#19
Dallas Cowboys #19SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2QB Stability
DAL81.9
Dallas Cowboys 81.9SF86.0
San Francisco 49ers 86.0Roster Strength
DAL78.2
Dallas Cowboys 78.2SF83.8
San Francisco 49ers 83.8Coaching Direction
DAL73.2
Dallas Cowboys 73.2SF85.5
San Francisco 49ers 85.5Recent Performance
DAL73.4
Dallas Cowboys 73.4SF89.7
San Francisco 49ers 89.7Offense
DAL83.7
Dallas Cowboys 83.7SF88.2
San Francisco 49ers 88.2Defense
DAL68.3
Dallas Cowboys 68.3SF84.8
San Francisco 49ers 84.8Franchise Direction
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5Explosiveness
DAL72.0
Dallas Cowboys 72.0SF89.6
San Francisco 49ers 89.6Conference Rank
DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1Division Rank
DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1Outlook
DALIn the Playoff MixSFSuper Bowl Favorite
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Dallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 81.2
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadSan Francisco 49ers
Remaining schedule rank: #16
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.5
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadDallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. San Francisco also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated November 3, 2026. Schedule data updated November 9, 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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