WSH
Washington Commanders
78.2PFM Team Score#18 NFL
Washington Commanders vs. Houston Texans: PFM Team Comparison
The Houston Texans hold a slight overall advantage over the Washington Commanders in the current PFM ratings. Houston separates itself through the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeHOU
Houston Texans
79.3PFM Team Score#16 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
The Houston Texans own the stronger defense. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day. Washington's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. Quarterback is the clearest separator. Jayden Daniels gives Washington more certainty than the Houston Texans have at the position.
Houston also brings the stronger coaching operation. Houston adds the bigger big-play threat. The Houston Texans still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Washington vs. Houston Across the Core Pillars
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WSHWashington Commanders
HOUHouston Texans
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Washington Commanders’ Best Argument
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. The QB Stability advantage is a real point in Washington's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Washington is that Houston counters with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
WSH78.2
Washington Commanders 78.2HOU79.3
Houston Texans 79.3Overall NFL Rank
WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18HOU#16
Houston Texans #16QB Stability
WSH84.4
Washington Commanders 84.4HOU82.1
Houston Texans 82.1Roster Strength
WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6HOU78.8
Houston Texans 78.8Coaching Direction
WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7Recent Performance
WSH67.2
Washington Commanders 67.2HOU71.8
Houston Texans 71.8Offense
WSH80.9
Washington Commanders 80.9HOU81.6
Houston Texans 81.6Defense
WSH76.2
Washington Commanders 76.2HOU79.7
Houston Texans 79.7Franchise Direction
WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6HOU79.9
Houston Texans 79.9Explosiveness
WSH78.1
Washington Commanders 78.1HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7Conference Rank
WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9HOU#9
Houston Texans #9Division Rank
WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1HOU#2
Houston Texans #2Outlook
WSHIn the Playoff MixHOUIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Washington Commanders
Remaining schedule rank: #28
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars
Next five difficulty: 77.9
View Washington Commanders Road AheadHouston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 76.7
View Houston Texans Road AheadWashington has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 28. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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