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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Philadelphia Eagles higher than the Carolina Panthers overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgePHI

Philadelphia Eagles

79.0PFM Team Score#16 NFL
CAR

Carolina Panthers

74.5PFM Team Score#24 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher

The Philadelphia Eagles have more answers across the roster than the Carolina Panthers. The supporting lineup is less dependent on one quarterback or one unit carrying the entire team. Carolina's strongest counterargument is Offense. The offensive edge favors the Carolina Panthers because the unit has the better week-to-week floor. It can keep moving even when the first answer is taken away.

Philadelphia also brings the stronger coaching operation. Philadelphia adds the steadier quarterback room. That is enough to keep the Philadelphia Eagles ahead.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Philadelphia vs. Carolina 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.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
CARCarolina Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Philadelphia Eagles 84.4, Carolina Panthers 77.8, edge PHI +6.6; Offense: Philadelphia Eagles 66.6, Carolina Panthers 80.1, edge CAR +13.5; Defense: Philadelphia Eagles 81.2, Carolina Panthers 73.8, edge PHI +7.4; Coaching Direction: Philadelphia Eagles 81.6, Carolina Panthers 70.8, edge PHI +10.8; Roster Depth: Philadelphia Eagles 83.0, Carolina Panthers 69.2, edge PHI +13.8. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Carolina Panthers’ Best Argument

The Carolina Panthers bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Philadelphia when the opening approach stalls. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Philadelphia still answers with the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

PHI79.0
Philadelphia Eagles 79.0
CAR74.5
Carolina Panthers 74.5
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Overall NFL Rank

PHI#16
Philadelphia Eagles #16
CAR#24
Carolina Panthers #24
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

QB Stability

PHI84.4
Philadelphia Eagles 84.4
CAR77.8
Carolina Panthers 77.8
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Roster Strength

PHI83.0
Philadelphia Eagles 83.0
CAR69.2
Carolina Panthers 69.2
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

PHI81.6
Philadelphia Eagles 81.6
CAR70.8
Carolina Panthers 70.8
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Recent Performance

PHI68.0
Philadelphia Eagles 68.0
CAR79.9
Carolina Panthers 79.9
Major Carolina Panthers edge

Offense

PHI66.6
Philadelphia Eagles 66.6
CAR80.1
Carolina Panthers 80.1
Major Carolina Panthers edge

Defense

PHI81.2
Philadelphia Eagles 81.2
CAR73.8
Carolina Panthers 73.8
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Franchise Direction

PHI80.8
Philadelphia Eagles 80.8
CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

PHI67.5
Philadelphia Eagles 67.5
CAR81.0
Carolina Panthers 81.0
Major Carolina Panthers edge

Conference Rank

PHI#8
Philadelphia Eagles #8
CAR#12
Carolina Panthers #12
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Division Rank

PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1
CAR#2
Carolina Panthers #2
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Outlook

PHIIn the Playoff MixCARPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Philadelphia Eagles
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Philadelphia Eagles

Remaining schedule rank: #27

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

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans

Next five difficulty: 76.5

View Philadelphia Eagles Road Ahead

Carolina Panthers

Remaining schedule rank: #20

Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos

Next five difficulty: 78.1

View Carolina Panthers Road Ahead

Carolina has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 20. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, and Denver Broncos. Philadelphia also has the more favorable road, which adds to the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 12, 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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