
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


Philadelphia Eagles
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.
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.
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.
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
Overall NFL Rank
QB Stability
Roster Strength
Coaching Direction
Recent Performance
Offense
Defense
Franchise Direction
Explosiveness
Conference Rank
Division Rank
Outlook
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
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 AheadPhiladelphia 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 AheadWashington 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.
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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.
