Slight edgeGB
Green Bay Packers
79.4PFM Team Score#16 NFL
Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Green Bay Packers higher than the Washington Commanders overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
WSH
Washington Commanders
78.5PFM Team Score#18 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Green Bay Packers Higher
The staff edge favors the Green Bay Packers. Matt LaFleur gives the team steadier direction than Washington has on the sideline. Washington's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The gap is narrow, but Jayden Daniels gives the Washington Commanders the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty.
Green Bay also brings the bigger big-play threat. Green Bay adds the clearer long-term football direction. That is enough to keep the Green Bay Packers ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Green Bay vs. Washington Across the Core Pillars
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GBGreen Bay Packers
WSHWashington Commanders
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Washington Commanders’ Best Argument
The gap is narrow, but Quarterback is where the Washington Commanders have their cleanest advantage. With Jayden Daniels, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. The QB Stability advantage is a real point in Washington's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Washington is that Green Bay counters with the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4WSH78.5
Washington Commanders 78.5Overall NFL Rank
GB#16
Green Bay Packers #16WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18QB Stability
GB82.4
Green Bay Packers 82.4WSH83.6
Washington Commanders 83.6Roster Strength
GB79.5
Green Bay Packers 79.5WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6Coaching Direction
GB82.7
Green Bay Packers 82.7WSH78.8
Washington Commanders 78.8Recent Performance
GB71.1
Green Bay Packers 71.1WSH69.8
Washington Commanders 69.8Offense
GB80.6
Green Bay Packers 80.6WSH80.4
Washington Commanders 80.4Defense
GB77.1
Green Bay Packers 77.1WSH76.8
Washington Commanders 76.8Franchise Direction
GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6Explosiveness
GB79.1
Green Bay Packers 79.1WSH74.7
Washington Commanders 74.7Conference Rank
GB#8
Green Bay Packers #8WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9Division Rank
GB#4
Green Bay Packers #4WSH#2
Washington Commanders #2Outlook
GBIn the Playoff MixWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Green Bay Packers
Remaining schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 80.3
View Green Bay Packers Road AheadWashington Commanders
Remaining schedule rank: #20
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Next five difficulty: 80.8
View Washington Commanders Road AheadGreen Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears. Washington 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 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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