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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Philadelphia Eagles higher than the Washington Commanders overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the deeper roster.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgePHI

Philadelphia Eagles

86.2PFM Team Score#6 NFL
WSH

Washington Commanders

78.9PFM Team Score#19 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher

The Philadelphia Eagles have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. The Washington Commanders are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.

Philadelphia also brings the deeper roster. Philadelphia adds the stronger coaching operation. That is enough to keep the Philadelphia Eagles ahead.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Philadelphia vs. Washington 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
WSHWashington Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Philadelphia Eagles 85.4, Washington Commanders 84.8, edge PHI +0.6; Offense: Philadelphia Eagles 84.0, Washington Commanders 81.9, edge PHI +2.1; Defense: Philadelphia Eagles 84.4, Washington Commanders 75.2, edge PHI +9.2; Coaching Direction: Philadelphia Eagles 82.4, Washington Commanders 79.3, edge PHI +3.1; Roster Depth: Philadelphia Eagles 84.2, Washington Commanders 79.7, edge PHI +4.5. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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WASHINGTON’S BEST PUSHBACK

QB Stability Is Washington’s Only Close Fight

Jayden Daniels gives Washington one place to push back. The Commanders are only 0.6 points behind Philadelphia in QB Stability, but that is where Washington's case ends. Philadelphia still has the deeper roster and Nick Sirianni leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Commanders cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

PHI86.2
Philadelphia Eagles 86.2
WSH78.9
Washington Commanders 78.9
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Overall NFL Rank

PHI#6
Philadelphia Eagles #6
WSH#19
Washington Commanders #19
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

QB Stability

PHI85.4
Philadelphia Eagles 85.4
WSH84.8
Washington Commanders 84.8
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Roster Strength

PHI84.2
Philadelphia Eagles 84.2
WSH79.7
Washington Commanders 79.7
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

PHI82.4
Philadelphia Eagles 82.4
WSH79.3
Washington Commanders 79.3
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Recent Performance

PHI82.5
Philadelphia Eagles 82.5
WSH68.3
Washington Commanders 68.3
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Offense

PHI84.0
Philadelphia Eagles 84.0
WSH81.9
Washington Commanders 81.9
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Defense

PHI84.4
Philadelphia Eagles 84.4
WSH75.2
Washington Commanders 75.2
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Franchise Direction

PHI80.7
Philadelphia Eagles 80.7
WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

PHI77.3
Philadelphia Eagles 77.3
WSH79.1
Washington Commanders 79.1
Slight Washington Commanders edge

Conference Rank

PHI#5
Philadelphia Eagles #5
WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Division Rank

PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1
WSH#2
Washington Commanders #2
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Outlook

PHISuper Bowl ContenderWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Philadelphia Eagles
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Philadelphia Eagles

Strongest Rating
QB Stability
Category Edge
Defense
Biggest Matchup Concern
Explosiveness

Washington Commanders

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

Washington's strongest current rating is QB Stability, but Philadelphia still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Philadelphia owns the clearer advantage.

SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Philadelphia Eagles

Full schedule rank: #20

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

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

View Philadelphia Eagles Road Ahead

Washington Commanders

Full schedule rank: #18

Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams

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

View Washington Commanders Road Ahead

Washington has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 18. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the deeper roster.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated August 25, 2026. Schedule data updated June 29, 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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