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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans: PFM Team Comparison

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

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgePHI

Philadelphia Eagles

86.3PFM Team Score#6 NFL
HOU

Houston Texans

83.8PFM Team Score#11 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher

The Philadelphia Eagles have the more dependable offense. The unit has more ways to create points when a game forces the team away from its preferred approach. The Houston Texans are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.

Philadelphia also brings the deeper roster. PFM still has the Philadelphia Eagles 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 85.4, Houston Texans 82.6, edge PHI +2.8; Offense: Philadelphia Eagles 84.7, Houston Texans 78.7, edge PHI +6.0; Defense: Philadelphia Eagles 84.8, Houston Texans 85.2, edge HOU +0.4; Coaching Direction: Philadelphia Eagles 82.4, Houston Texans 81.0, edge PHI +1.4; Roster Depth: Philadelphia Eagles 83.9, Houston Texans 78.7, edge PHI +5.2. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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HOUSTON’S BEST PUSHBACK

Defense Is Houston’s Only Close Fight

Houston's defense gives the team one place to push back. The Texans are only 0.4 points behind Philadelphia in Defense, but that is where Houston's case ends. Philadelphia still has Jalen Hurts at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Texans cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

PHI86.3
Philadelphia Eagles 86.3
HOU83.8
Houston Texans 83.8
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Overall NFL Rank

PHI#6
Philadelphia Eagles #6
HOU#11
Houston Texans #11
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

QB Stability

PHI85.4
Philadelphia Eagles 85.4
HOU82.6
Houston Texans 82.6
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Roster Strength

PHI83.9
Philadelphia Eagles 83.9
HOU78.7
Houston Texans 78.7
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

PHI82.4
Philadelphia Eagles 82.4
HOU81.0
Houston Texans 81.0
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Recent Performance

PHI82.5
Philadelphia Eagles 82.5
HOU89.1
Houston Texans 89.1
Clear Houston Texans edge

Offense

PHI84.7
Philadelphia Eagles 84.7
HOU78.7
Houston Texans 78.7
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Defense

PHI84.8
Philadelphia Eagles 84.8
HOU85.2
Houston Texans 85.2
Slight Houston Texans edge

Franchise Direction

PHI80.8
Philadelphia Eagles 80.8
HOU80.1
Houston Texans 80.1
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

PHI77.3
Philadelphia Eagles 77.3
HOU73.0
Houston Texans 73.0
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Conference Rank

PHI#5
Philadelphia Eagles #5
HOU#6
Houston Texans #6
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Division Rank

PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1
HOU#1
Houston Texans #1
Even rank

Outlook

PHISuper Bowl ContenderHOUPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Philadelphia Eagles
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Philadelphia Eagles

Strongest Rating
QB Stability
Category Edge
Offense
Biggest Matchup Concern
Defense

Philadelphia's clearest category edge is Offense. The offensive edge favors the Philadelphia Eagles because the unit has the better week-to-week floor against the Houston Texans. It can keep moving even when the first answer is taken away. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Houston owns the clearer advantage.

Houston Texans

Strongest Rating
Defense
Category Edge
None in this matchup
Biggest Matchup Concern
Offense

Defense is Houston's strongest current rating, but the gap is not large enough to count as a clear category edge. The biggest problem in this matchup is Offense, where Philadelphia owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Philadelphia Eagles

Remaining schedule rank: #20

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

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

Next five difficulty: 81.2

View Philadelphia Eagles Road Ahead

Houston Texans

Remaining schedule rank: #25

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

Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers

Next five difficulty: 78.0

View Houston Texans Road Ahead

Philadelphia has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 20. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Houston gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Philadelphia still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated September 8, 2026. Schedule data updated September 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.

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