CAR
Carolina Panthers
73.2PFM Team Score#29 NFL
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Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: PFM Team Comparison
The Philadelphia Eagles hold a slight overall advantage over the Carolina Panthers in the current PFM ratings. Philadelphia separates itself through the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgePHI
Philadelphia Eagles
74.5PFM Team Score#24 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS
Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Previous Meetings
Carolina Panthers lead the recorded series 1–0 over 1 meetings.
Carolina Panthers1 wins
Philadelphia Eagles0 wins
Recorded meetings1
Recent Meetings
| Date | Matchup | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles | 25–14 | Carolina Panthers |
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Carolina PanthersAway25 – 14Philadelphia EaglesHomeCarolina Panthers won
Results shown: 2026. Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher
The roster gap belongs to the Philadelphia Eagles. It can lean on more than one unit when the offense or quarterback is not carrying the day. Carolina's strongest counterargument is Offense. Neither offense gives its team a dependable base. The Carolina Panthers have the smaller problem.
Philadelphia also brings the stronger coaching operation. Philadelphia adds the stronger defense. The Philadelphia Eagles still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Carolina 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.
CARCarolina Panthers
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Carolina Panthers’ Best Argument
The Carolina Panthers have the better offensive grade, although the unit still needs too much help from the rest of the team. The offense advantage is a real point in Carolina's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Carolina is that Philadelphia counters with the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CAR73.2
Carolina Panthers 73.2PHI74.5
Philadelphia Eagles 74.5Overall NFL Rank
CAR#29
Carolina Panthers #29PHI#24
Philadelphia Eagles #24QB Stability
CAR77.3
Carolina Panthers 77.3PHI72.5
Philadelphia Eagles 72.5Roster Strength
CAR69.1
Carolina Panthers 69.1PHI83.0
Philadelphia Eagles 83.0Coaching Direction
CAR70.3
Carolina Panthers 70.3PHI80.9
Philadelphia Eagles 80.9Recent Performance
CAR75.8
Carolina Panthers 75.8PHI63.0
Philadelphia Eagles 63.0Offense
CAR77.0
Carolina Panthers 77.0PHI65.0
Philadelphia Eagles 65.0Defense
CAR72.8
Carolina Panthers 72.8PHI79.6
Philadelphia Eagles 79.6Franchise Direction
CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9PHI81.0
Philadelphia Eagles 81.0Explosiveness
CAR74.7
Carolina Panthers 74.7PHI65.6
Philadelphia Eagles 65.6Conference Rank
CAR#16
Carolina Panthers #16PHI#12
Philadelphia Eagles #12Division Rank
CAR#4
Carolina Panthers #4PHI#3
Philadelphia Eagles #3Outlook
CARPlayoff Long ShotPHIPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Carolina Panthers
Remaining schedule rank: #19
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers
Next five difficulty: 77.3
View Carolina Panthers Road AheadPhiladelphia Eagles
Remaining schedule rank: #21
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers
Next five difficulty: 77.9
View Philadelphia Eagles Road AheadCarolina has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 19. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Philadelphia also has the more favorable road, which adds to the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated November 3, 2026. Schedule data updated November 9, 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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