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PFM TEAM COMPARISON

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: PFM Team Comparison

The Philadelphia Eagles hold a clear overall advantage over the Washington Commanders in the current PFM ratings. Philadelphia separates itself through the stronger defense and the deeper roster.

Current PFM Team Scores

WSH

Washington Commanders

79.0PFM Team Score#18 NFL
Clear edgePHI

Philadelphia Eagles

86.2PFM Team Score#6 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher

The Philadelphia Eagles own the stronger defense. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day. The Washington Commanders are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.

Philadelphia also brings the deeper roster. Philadelphia adds the stronger coaching operation. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Philadelphia's clear overall advantage.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Washington 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.

WSHWashington Commanders
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Washington Commanders 84.8, Philadelphia Eagles 85.4, edge PHI +0.6; Offense: Washington Commanders 81.9, Philadelphia Eagles 84.0, edge PHI +2.1; Defense: Washington Commanders 75.4, Philadelphia Eagles 84.4, edge PHI +9.0; Coaching Direction: Washington Commanders 79.3, Philadelphia Eagles 82.4, edge PHI +3.1; Roster Depth: Washington Commanders 80.1, Philadelphia Eagles 84.2, edge PHI +4.1. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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WASHINGTON’S BEST PUSHBACK

QB Stability Is Washington’s Only Close Fight

Jayden Daniels gives Washington one place to push back. Washington sits only 0.6 points behind Philadelphia in QB Stability, but close is not the same as an edge. Philadelphia still has the deeper roster and Nick Sirianni leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Commanders cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

WSH79.0
Washington Commanders 79.0
PHI86.2
Philadelphia Eagles 86.2
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Overall NFL Rank

WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18
PHI#6
Philadelphia Eagles #6
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

QB Stability

WSH84.8
Washington Commanders 84.8
PHI85.4
Philadelphia Eagles 85.4
Slight Philadelphia Eagles edge

Roster Strength

WSH80.1
Washington Commanders 80.1
PHI84.2
Philadelphia Eagles 84.2
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Coaching Direction

WSH79.3
Washington Commanders 79.3
PHI82.4
Philadelphia Eagles 82.4
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Recent Performance

WSH68.3
Washington Commanders 68.3
PHI82.5
Philadelphia Eagles 82.5
Major Philadelphia Eagles edge

Offense

WSH81.9
Washington Commanders 81.9
PHI84.0
Philadelphia Eagles 84.0
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Defense

WSH75.4
Washington Commanders 75.4
PHI84.4
Philadelphia Eagles 84.4
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Franchise Direction

WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6
PHI80.7
Philadelphia Eagles 80.7
Clear Philadelphia Eagles edge

Explosiveness

WSH79.1
Washington Commanders 79.1
PHI77.3
Philadelphia Eagles 77.3
Slight Washington Commanders edge

Conference Rank

WSH#8
Washington Commanders #8
PHI#5
Philadelphia Eagles #5
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Division Rank

WSH#2
Washington Commanders #2
PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1
Philadelphia Eagles ranks higher

Outlook

WSHIn the Playoff MixPHISuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: Philadelphia Eagles
TEAM CONSTRUCTION

How These Teams Are Built Differently

Washington Commanders

Strongest Rating
QB Stability
Category Edge
None in this matchup
Biggest Matchup Concern
Defense

Washington's strongest current rating is QB Stability, but Philadelphia still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Philadelphia owns the clearer advantage.

Philadelphia Eagles

Strongest Rating
QB Stability
Category Edge
Defense
Biggest Matchup Concern
Explosiveness
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Washington 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 Ahead

Philadelphia 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 Ahead

Washington has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 18. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Philadelphia also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the deeper roster.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated August 11, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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