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Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers: PFM Team Comparison

The Green Bay Packers hold a slight overall advantage over the Washington Commanders in the current PFM ratings. Green Bay separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.

Current PFM Team Scores

WSH

Washington Commanders

78.5PFM Team Score#18 NFL
Slight edgeGB

Green Bay Packers

79.4PFM Team Score#16 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Green Bay Packers Higher

Matt LaFleur gives the Green Bay Packers the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. Washington's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The gap is narrow, but Quarterback is the clearest separator. Jayden Daniels gives Washington more certainty than the Green Bay Packers have at the position.

Green Bay also brings the bigger big-play threat. Green Bay adds the clearer long-term football direction. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Green Bay's slight overall advantage.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Washington vs. Green Bay 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.

WSHWashington Commanders
GBGreen Bay Packers
Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Washington Commanders 83.6, Green Bay Packers 82.4, edge WSH +1.2; Offense: Washington Commanders 80.4, Green Bay Packers 80.6, edge Even; Defense: Washington Commanders 76.8, Green Bay Packers 77.1, edge GB +0.3; Coaching Direction: Washington Commanders 78.8, Green Bay Packers 82.7, edge GB +3.9; Roster Depth: Washington Commanders 78.6, Green Bay Packers 79.5, edge GB +0.9. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Washington Commanders’ Best Argument

The gap is narrow, but Jayden Daniels gives the Washington Commanders the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Green Bay still answers with the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

WSH78.5
Washington Commanders 78.5
GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4
Slight Green Bay Packers edge

Overall NFL Rank

WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18
GB#16
Green Bay Packers #16
Green Bay Packers ranks higher

QB Stability

WSH83.6
Washington Commanders 83.6
GB82.4
Green Bay Packers 82.4
Slight Washington Commanders edge

Roster Strength

WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6
GB79.5
Green Bay Packers 79.5
Slight Green Bay Packers edge

Coaching Direction

WSH78.8
Washington Commanders 78.8
GB82.7
Green Bay Packers 82.7
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Recent Performance

WSH69.8
Washington Commanders 69.8
GB71.1
Green Bay Packers 71.1
Slight Green Bay Packers edge

Offense

WSH80.4
Washington Commanders 80.4
GB80.6
Green Bay Packers 80.6
Essentially even

Defense

WSH76.8
Washington Commanders 76.8
GB77.1
Green Bay Packers 77.1
Slight Green Bay Packers edge

Franchise Direction

WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6
GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Explosiveness

WSH74.7
Washington Commanders 74.7
GB79.1
Green Bay Packers 79.1
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Conference Rank

WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9
GB#8
Green Bay Packers #8
Green Bay Packers ranks higher

Division Rank

WSH#2
Washington Commanders #2
GB#4
Green Bay Packers #4
Washington Commanders ranks higher

Outlook

WSHIn the Playoff MixGBIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlook
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Washington Commanders

Remaining schedule rank: #20

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

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars

Next five difficulty: 80.8

View Washington Commanders Road Ahead

Green Bay Packers

Remaining schedule rank: #9

Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams

Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears

Next five difficulty: 80.3

View Green Bay Packers Road Ahead

Green Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears. Washington gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Green Bay still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

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Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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