Slight edgeHOU
Houston Texans
79.3PFM Team Score#16 NFL
Houston Texans vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Houston Texans higher than the Washington Commanders overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
WSH
Washington Commanders
78.2PFM Team Score#18 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
The Houston Texans have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. Washington's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. 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.
Houston also brings the stronger coaching operation. Houston adds the bigger big-play threat. PFM still has the Houston Texans in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Houston vs. Washington Across the Core Pillars
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HOUHouston Texans
WSHWashington Commanders
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Washington Commanders’ Best Argument
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. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Houston 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
HOU79.3
Houston Texans 79.3WSH78.2
Washington Commanders 78.2Overall NFL Rank
HOU#16
Houston Texans #16WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18QB Stability
HOU82.1
Houston Texans 82.1WSH84.4
Washington Commanders 84.4Roster Strength
HOU78.8
Houston Texans 78.8WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6Coaching Direction
HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3Recent Performance
HOU71.8
Houston Texans 71.8WSH67.2
Washington Commanders 67.2Offense
HOU81.6
Houston Texans 81.6WSH80.9
Washington Commanders 80.9Defense
HOU79.7
Houston Texans 79.7WSH76.2
Washington Commanders 76.2Franchise Direction
HOU79.9
Houston Texans 79.9WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6Explosiveness
HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7WSH78.1
Washington Commanders 78.1Conference Rank
HOU#9
Houston Texans #9WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9Division Rank
HOU#2
Houston Texans #2WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1Outlook
HOUIn the Playoff MixWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Houston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 76.7
View Houston Texans Road AheadWashington Commanders
Remaining schedule rank: #28
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars
Next five difficulty: 77.9
View Washington Commanders Road AheadWashington has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 28. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston 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 October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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