TEN
Tennessee Titans
71.0PFM Team Score#32 NFL
Tennessee Titans vs. Carolina Panthers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Carolina Panthers higher than the Tennessee Titans overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the less limited big-play ability and the less severe defensive concern.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeCAR
Carolina Panthers
72.1PFM Team Score#30 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Carolina Panthers Higher
Carolina's Explosiveness concern is smaller than Tennessee's, but the grade remains below the strength range. Tennessee's strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. The Tennessee Titans have the less uncertain coaching situation, but the grade remains below the strength range.
Carolina also brings the less severe defensive concern. PFM still has the Carolina Panthers in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Tennessee vs. Carolina 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.
TENTennessee Titans
CARCarolina Panthers
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Tennessee Titans’ Best Argument
Coaching is a concern for both teams. The current rating gives the Tennessee Titans the smaller problem. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Carolina still answers with the less limited big-play ability and the less severe defensive concern, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
TEN71.0
Tennessee Titans 71.0CAR72.1
Carolina Panthers 72.1Overall NFL Rank
TEN#32
Tennessee Titans #32CAR#30
Carolina Panthers #30QB Stability
TEN74.1
Tennessee Titans 74.1CAR74.9
Carolina Panthers 74.9Roster Strength
TEN70.1
Tennessee Titans 70.1CAR69.3
Carolina Panthers 69.3Coaching Direction
TEN74.8
Tennessee Titans 74.8CAR70.8
Carolina Panthers 70.8Recent Performance
TEN67.5
Tennessee Titans 67.5CAR74.0
Carolina Panthers 74.0Offense
TEN69.3
Tennessee Titans 69.3CAR72.4
Carolina Panthers 72.4Defense
TEN72.1
Tennessee Titans 72.1CAR75.1
Carolina Panthers 75.1Franchise Direction
TEN71.4
Tennessee Titans 71.4CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9Explosiveness
TEN67.3
Tennessee Titans 67.3CAR71.7
Carolina Panthers 71.7Conference Rank
TEN#16
Tennessee Titans #16CAR#16
Carolina Panthers #16Division Rank
TEN#4
Tennessee Titans #4CAR#4
Carolina Panthers #4Outlook
TENRebuilding or Major ConcernsCARNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Carolina PanthersTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Tennessee Titans
- Strongest Rating
- Coaching Direction
- Category Edge
- Coaching Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Explosiveness
Carolina Panthers
- Strongest Rating
- Defense
- Category Edge
- Explosiveness
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Tennessee Titans
Full schedule rank: #21
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans
View Tennessee Titans Road AheadCarolina Panthers
Full schedule rank: #19
Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles
View Carolina Panthers Road AheadCarolina has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 19. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles. Tennessee gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Carolina still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 8, 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.
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