TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
78.4PFM Team Score#20 NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison
The Washington Commanders hold a slight overall advantage over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the current PFM ratings. Washington separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeWSH
Washington Commanders
79.1PFM Team Score#17 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Washington Commanders Higher
Quarterback is where the Washington Commanders have their cleanest advantage. With Jayden Daniels, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. Tampa Bay's strongest counterargument is Defense. Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive.
Washington also brings the stronger coaching operation. Washington adds the clearer long-term football direction. The Washington Commanders still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Tampa Bay 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.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
WSHWashington Commanders
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Best Argument
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Washington still answers with the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
TB78.4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.4WSH79.1
Washington Commanders 79.1Overall NFL Rank
TB#20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #20WSH#17
Washington Commanders #17QB Stability
TB80.2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 80.2WSH84.8
Washington Commanders 84.8Roster Strength
TB79.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 79.0WSH80.5
Washington Commanders 80.5Coaching Direction
TB76.6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.6WSH79.3
Washington Commanders 79.3Recent Performance
TB76.7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.7WSH68.3
Washington Commanders 68.3Offense
TB80.8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 80.8WSH82.4
Washington Commanders 82.4Defense
TB78.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.1WSH75.7
Washington Commanders 75.7Franchise Direction
TB74.8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 74.8WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6Explosiveness
TB81.5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 81.5WSH79.1
Washington Commanders 79.1Conference Rank
TB#10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #10WSH#8
Washington Commanders #8Division Rank
TB#1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #1WSH#2
Washington Commanders #2Outlook
TBIn the Playoff MixWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Strongest Rating
- Explosiveness
- Category Edge
- Defense
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- QB Stability
Tampa Bay's clearest category edge is Defense. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers own the stronger defense against the Washington Commanders. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day. The biggest problem in this matchup is QB Stability, where Washington owns the clearer advantage.
Washington Commanders
- Strongest Rating
- QB Stability
- Category Edge
- QB Stability
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Defense
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Full schedule rank: #26
Toughest stretch: Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers
View Tampa Bay Buccaneers Road AheadWashington 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 AheadWashington has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 18. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Tampa Bay gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Washington 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.