Clear edgeBAL
Baltimore Ravens
81.9PFM Team Score#15 NFL
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Baltimore Ravens higher than the Dallas Cowboys overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
DAL
Dallas Cowboys
77.2PFM Team Score#21 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher
The Baltimore Ravens have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. Dallas' strongest counterargument is Coaching Direction. The coaching edge leans toward the Dallas Cowboys because Baltimore carries even more uncertainty.
Baltimore also brings the bigger big-play threat. Baltimore adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Baltimore Ravens ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Baltimore vs. Dallas Across the Core Pillars
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BALBaltimore Ravens
DALDallas Cowboys
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Dallas Cowboys’ Best Argument
The Dallas Cowboys have the less uncertain coaching situation, but the grade remains below the strength range. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Baltimore still answers with the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
BAL81.9
Baltimore Ravens 81.9DAL77.2
Dallas Cowboys 77.2Overall NFL Rank
BAL#15
Baltimore Ravens #15DAL#21
Dallas Cowboys #21QB Stability
BAL85.7
Baltimore Ravens 85.7DAL81.6
Dallas Cowboys 81.6Roster Strength
BAL81.3
Baltimore Ravens 81.3DAL78.7
Dallas Cowboys 78.7Coaching Direction
BAL71.5
Baltimore Ravens 71.5DAL73.7
Dallas Cowboys 73.7Recent Performance
BAL79.2
Baltimore Ravens 79.2DAL70.8
Dallas Cowboys 70.8Offense
BAL86.4
Baltimore Ravens 86.4DAL84.9
Dallas Cowboys 84.9Defense
BAL82.2
Baltimore Ravens 82.2DAL73.8
Dallas Cowboys 73.8Franchise Direction
BAL78.7
Baltimore Ravens 78.7DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1Explosiveness
BAL87.6
Baltimore Ravens 87.6DAL78.3
Dallas Cowboys 78.3Conference Rank
BAL#8
Baltimore Ravens #8DAL#11
Dallas Cowboys #11Division Rank
BAL#1
Baltimore Ravens #1DAL#3
Dallas Cowboys #3Outlook
BALPlayoff ContenderDALIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Baltimore RavensSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Baltimore Ravens
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers
Next five difficulty: 73.6
View Baltimore Ravens Road AheadDallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 80.8
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadDallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 7. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Baltimore also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 17, 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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