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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Houston Texans higher than the Philadelphia Eagles overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.

Current PFM Team Scores

PHI

Philadelphia Eagles

74.7PFM Team Score#23 NFL
Clear edgeHOU

Houston Texans

80.9PFM Team Score#12 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans: Previous Meetings

Philadelphia Eagles lead the recorded series 6–0 over 6 meetings.

Philadelphia Eagles6 wins
Houston Texans0 wins
Recorded meetings6

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Nov 3, 2022Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Texans29–17Philadelphia Eagles
  1. Nov 3, 20222022 season
    Philadelphia EaglesAway29 – 17Houston TexansHome
    Philadelphia Eagles won
Earlier meetings (5)
DateMatchupFinalWinner
Dec 23, 2018Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles30–32Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 2, 2014Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Texans31–21Philadelphia Eagles
Dec 2, 2010Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles24–34Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 10, 2006Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Texans24–10Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 29, 2002Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles17–35Philadelphia Eagles
  1. Dec 23, 20182018 season
    Houston TexansAway30 – 32Philadelphia EaglesHome
    Philadelphia Eagles won
  2. Nov 2, 20142014 season
    Philadelphia EaglesAway31 – 21Houston TexansHome
    Philadelphia Eagles won
  3. Dec 2, 20102010 season
    Houston TexansAway24 – 34Philadelphia EaglesHome
    Philadelphia Eagles won
  4. Sep 10, 20062006 season
    Philadelphia EaglesAway24 – 10Houston TexansHome
    Philadelphia Eagles won
  5. Sep 29, 20022002 season
    Houston TexansAway17 – 35Philadelphia EaglesHome
    Philadelphia Eagles won
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher

The Houston Texans ask fewer questions at quarterback because C.J. Stroud sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. Philadelphia's strongest counterargument is Roster Strength. The Philadelphia Eagles have fewer places for an opponent to attack across the roster. That gives the team more ways to survive when one strength is taken away.

Houston also brings the more dependable offense. PFM still has the Houston Texans in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Philadelphia vs. Houston 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
HOUHouston Texans
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Philadelphia Eagles 72.1, Houston Texans 83.1, edge HOU +11.0; Offense: Philadelphia Eagles 65.0, Houston Texans 82.6, edge HOU +17.6; Defense: Philadelphia Eagles 81.1, Houston Texans 80.1, edge PHI +1.0; Coaching Direction: Philadelphia Eagles 80.6, Houston Texans 81.0, edge HOU +0.4; Roster Depth: Philadelphia Eagles 83.1, Houston Texans 78.7, edge PHI +4.4. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Philadelphia Eagles’ Best Argument

The Philadelphia Eagles have more answers across the roster than the Houston Texans. The supporting lineup is less dependent on one quarterback or one unit carrying the entire team. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Houston still answers with the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

PHI74.7
Philadelphia Eagles 74.7
HOU80.9
Houston Texans 80.9
Clear Houston Texans edge

Overall NFL Rank

PHI#23
Philadelphia Eagles #23
HOU#12
Houston Texans #12
Houston Texans ranks higher

QB Stability

PHI72.1
Philadelphia Eagles 72.1
HOU83.1
Houston Texans 83.1
Major Houston Texans edge

Roster Strength

PHI83.1
Philadelphia Eagles 83.1
HOU78.7
Houston Texans 78.7
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

PHI80.6
Philadelphia Eagles 80.6
HOU81.0
Houston Texans 81.0
Slight Houston Texans edge

Recent Performance

PHI64.1
Philadelphia Eagles 64.1
HOU77.2
Houston Texans 77.2
Major Houston Texans edge

Offense

PHI65.0
Philadelphia Eagles 65.0
HOU82.6
Houston Texans 82.6
Major Houston Texans edge

Defense

PHI81.1
Philadelphia Eagles 81.1
HOU80.1
Houston Texans 80.1
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Franchise Direction

PHI81.0
Philadelphia Eagles 81.0
HOU79.9
Houston Texans 79.9
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

PHI65.4
Philadelphia Eagles 65.4
HOU82.7
Houston Texans 82.7
Major Houston Texans edge

Conference Rank

PHI#12
Philadelphia Eagles #12
HOU#6
Houston Texans #6
Houston Texans ranks higher

Division Rank

PHI#3
Philadelphia Eagles #3
HOU#2
Houston Texans #2
Houston Texans ranks higher

Outlook

PHIPlayoff Long ShotHOUPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Houston Texans
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Philadelphia Eagles

Remaining schedule rank: #18

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

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

Next five difficulty: 78.0

View Philadelphia Eagles Road Ahead

Houston Texans

Remaining schedule rank: #29

Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers

Strongest opponents: Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers

Next five difficulty: 75.9

View Houston Texans Road Ahead

Philadelphia has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 18. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and the Houston Texans. Houston also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 10, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

Historical results: sources and coverage

Results shown: 2002–2022.

Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

PFM ratings updated
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