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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers: PFM Team Comparison

The Los Angeles Chargers hold a slight overall advantage over the Philadelphia Eagles in the current PFM ratings. Los Angeles separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

PHI

Philadelphia Eagles

75.0PFM Team Score#23 NFL
Slight edgeLAC

Los Angeles Chargers

76.3PFM Team Score#21 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Los Angeles Chargers Higher

Justin Herbert gives the Los Angeles Chargers the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. Philadelphia's strongest counterargument is Roster Strength. The Philadelphia Eagles are stronger across the supporting lineup. Los Angeles needs more of its best players to cover the thinner parts of the roster.

Los Angeles also brings the stronger coaching operation. The Los Angeles Chargers still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Philadelphia vs. Los Angeles 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
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Philadelphia Eagles 72.5, Los Angeles Chargers 81.5, edge LAC +9.0; Offense: Philadelphia Eagles 67.4, Los Angeles Chargers 66.1, edge PHI +1.3; Defense: Philadelphia Eagles 79.7, Los Angeles Chargers 80.6, edge LAC +0.9; Coaching Direction: Philadelphia Eagles 81.1, Los Angeles Chargers 84.6, edge LAC +3.5; Roster Depth: Philadelphia Eagles 83.0, Los Angeles Chargers 77.7, edge PHI +5.3. 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 fewer places for an opponent to attack across the roster. That gives the team more ways to survive when one strength is taken away. The roster strength advantage is a real point in Philadelphia's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Philadelphia is that Los Angeles counters with the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

PHI75.0
Philadelphia Eagles 75.0
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3
Slight Los Angeles Chargers edge

Overall NFL Rank

PHI#23
Philadelphia Eagles #23
LAC#21
Los Angeles Chargers #21
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

QB Stability

PHI72.5
Philadelphia Eagles 72.5
LAC81.5
Los Angeles Chargers 81.5
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Roster Strength

PHI83.0
Philadelphia Eagles 83.0
LAC77.7
Los Angeles Chargers 77.7
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

PHI81.1
Philadelphia Eagles 81.1
LAC84.6
Los Angeles Chargers 84.6
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Recent Performance

PHI64.4
Philadelphia Eagles 64.4
LAC63.0
Los Angeles Chargers 63.0
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Offense

PHI67.4
Philadelphia Eagles 67.4
LAC66.1
Los Angeles Chargers 66.1
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Defense

PHI79.7
Philadelphia Eagles 79.7
LAC80.6
Los Angeles Chargers 80.6
Slight Los Angeles Chargers edge

Franchise Direction

PHI80.9
Philadelphia Eagles 80.9
LAC76.3
Los Angeles Chargers 76.3
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

PHI66.4
Philadelphia Eagles 66.4
LAC69.8
Los Angeles Chargers 69.8
Clear Los Angeles Chargers edge

Conference Rank

PHI#12
Philadelphia Eagles #12
LAC#10
Los Angeles Chargers #10
Los Angeles Chargers ranks higher

Division Rank

PHI#3
Philadelphia Eagles #3
LAC#3
Los Angeles Chargers #3
Even rank

Outlook

PHIPlayoff Long ShotLACIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Los Angeles Chargers
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Philadelphia Eagles

Remaining schedule rank: #23

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

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers

Next five difficulty: 76.3

View Philadelphia Eagles Road Ahead

Los Angeles Chargers

Remaining schedule rank: #5

Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 80.4

View Los Angeles Chargers Road Ahead

Los Angeles has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. Philadelphia gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Los Angeles still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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