DAL
Dallas Cowboys
76.1PFM Team Score#20 NFL
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison
The Washington Commanders hold a clear overall advantage over the Dallas Cowboys in the current PFM ratings. Washington separates itself through the less severe defensive concern and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeWSH
Washington Commanders
78.4PFM Team Score#17 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Washington Commanders Higher
The defensive concern is smaller for Washington, but it has not disappeared. The Dallas Cowboys are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.
Washington also brings the bigger big-play threat. Washington adds the stronger coaching operation. The Washington Commanders still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Dallas vs. Washington 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
WSHWashington Commanders
DALLAS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Roster Strength Is Dallas’ Only Close Fight
Dallas' roster gives the team one place to push back. Dallas sits only 0.8 points behind Washington in Roster Strength, but close is not the same as an edge. Washington still has Jayden Daniels at quarterback and Dan Quinn leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Cowboys cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DAL76.1
Dallas Cowboys 76.1WSH78.4
Washington Commanders 78.4Overall NFL Rank
DAL#20
Dallas Cowboys #20WSH#17
Washington Commanders #17QB Stability
DAL81.5
Dallas Cowboys 81.5WSH84.4
Washington Commanders 84.4Roster Strength
DAL77.8
Dallas Cowboys 77.8WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6Coaching Direction
DAL73.2
Dallas Cowboys 73.2WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3Recent Performance
DAL71.2
Dallas Cowboys 71.2WSH68.4
Washington Commanders 68.4Offense
DAL82.8
Dallas Cowboys 82.8WSH81.2
Washington Commanders 81.2Defense
DAL67.8
Dallas Cowboys 67.8WSH76.4
Washington Commanders 76.4Franchise Direction
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6Explosiveness
DAL71.0
Dallas Cowboys 71.0WSH78.9
Washington Commanders 78.9Conference Rank
DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10WSH#8
Washington Commanders #8Division Rank
DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1Outlook
DALIn the Playoff MixWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Dallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #23
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 76.4
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadWashington Commanders
Remaining schedule rank: #27
Toughest stretch: Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 77.4
View Washington Commanders Road AheadDallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 23. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. Washington also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less severe defensive concern and the bigger big-play threat.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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