Slight edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
86.7PFM Team Score#5 NFL
San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the San Francisco 49ers higher than the Philadelphia Eagles overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
PHI
Philadelphia Eagles
86.2PFM Team Score#6 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
Kyle Shanahan gives the San Francisco 49ers the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. Philadelphia's strongest counterargument is Franchise Direction. The Philadelphia Eagles have the stronger long-term direction. The quarterback room, roster strength and coaching direction support the same competitive window.
San Francisco still holds the overall PFM Team Score lead by 0.5 points. That is enough to keep the San Francisco 49ers ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
San Francisco vs. Philadelphia 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.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Philadelphia Eagles’ Best Argument
The long-term direction favors the Philadelphia Eagles. The quarterback outlook, roster strength and coaching direction fit together better than they do for the San Francisco 49ers. The franchise direction 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 San Francisco counters with the stronger coaching operation.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
SF86.7
San Francisco 49ers 86.7PHI86.2
Philadelphia Eagles 86.2Overall NFL Rank
SF#5
San Francisco 49ers #5PHI#6
Philadelphia Eagles #6QB Stability
SF85.2
San Francisco 49ers 85.2PHI85.4
Philadelphia Eagles 85.4Roster Strength
SF84.6
San Francisco 49ers 84.6PHI84.2
Philadelphia Eagles 84.2Coaching Direction
SF84.7
San Francisco 49ers 84.7PHI82.4
Philadelphia Eagles 82.4Recent Performance
SF84.7
San Francisco 49ers 84.7PHI82.5
Philadelphia Eagles 82.5Offense
SF85.1
San Francisco 49ers 85.1PHI84.0
Philadelphia Eagles 84.0Defense
SF81.9
San Francisco 49ers 81.9PHI84.4
Philadelphia Eagles 84.4Franchise Direction
SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5PHI80.7
Philadelphia Eagles 80.7Explosiveness
SF77.7
San Francisco 49ers 77.7PHI77.3
Philadelphia Eagles 77.3Conference Rank
SF#4
San Francisco 49ers #4PHI#5
Philadelphia Eagles #5Division Rank
SF#3
San Francisco 49ers #3PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1Outlook
SFSuper Bowl ContenderPHISuper Bowl Contender
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
San Francisco 49ers
- Strongest Rating
- QB Stability
- Category Edge
- Coaching Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Franchise Direction
San Francisco's clearest category edge is Coaching Direction. The San Francisco 49ers have the stronger coaching operation under Kyle Shanahan against the Philadelphia Eagles. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The biggest problem in this matchup is Franchise Direction, where Philadelphia owns the clearer advantage.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Strongest Rating
- QB Stability
- Category Edge
- Franchise Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
San Francisco 49ers
Full schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadPhiladelphia 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 AheadSan Francisco has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 8. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs. Philadelphia gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while San Francisco still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 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.