DAL
Dallas Cowboys
77.5PFM Team Score#21 NFL
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
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Head-to-Head PFM Comparison
Slight edgeWSH
Washington Commanders
79.1PFM Team Score#18 NFL
Jayden Daniels is the biggest reason Washington gets the nod. The Commanders have the best player at the most important position in this matchup.
HEAD-TO-HEAD PFM COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DAL77.5
Dallas Cowboys 77.5WSH79.1
Washington Commanders 79.1Overall NFL Rank
DAL#21
Dallas Cowboys #21WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18QB Stability
DAL81.6
Dallas Cowboys 81.6WSH84.8
Washington Commanders 84.8Roster Strength
DAL79.3
Dallas Cowboys 79.3WSH80.2
Washington Commanders 80.2Coaching Direction
DAL73.7
Dallas Cowboys 73.7WSH79.3
Washington Commanders 79.3Recent Performance
DAL70.7
Dallas Cowboys 70.7WSH68.3
Washington Commanders 68.3Offense
DAL86.0
Dallas Cowboys 86.0WSH82.4
Washington Commanders 82.4Defense
DAL73.9
Dallas Cowboys 73.9WSH75.8
Washington Commanders 75.8Franchise Direction
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6Explosiveness
DAL80.5
Dallas Cowboys 80.5WSH79.3
Washington Commanders 79.3Conference Rank
DAL#11
Dallas Cowboys #11WSH#8
Washington Commanders #8Division Rank
DAL#3
Dallas Cowboys #3WSH#2
Washington Commanders #2Outlook
DALIn the Playoff MixWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookTEAM PROFILE
What Each Team Does Well and Where It Has Problems
Dallas Cowboys
What Dallas Does Best
Dak Prescott sits at the center of an offense that can score in more than one way. The 86.0 Offense grade shows a unit that can adjust when defenses take away the first option.
What Dallas Needs to Fix
Dallas' results have not matched the better parts of the roster. Recent Performance sits at 70.7, with the biggest problems coming in physical games where Dallas cannot stop the run or has to protect Prescott in obvious passing situations.
Washington Commanders
What Washington Does Best
Jayden Daniels is the player opponents have to solve first. The 84.8 QB Stability grade reflects how much of Washington's offense can run through him.
What Washington Needs to Fix
The 68.3 Recent Performance grade shows that Washington has not played to its talent. The team has been exposed in games where the defense cannot get off the field and too much of the afternoon lands on Daniels.
PFM ANALYSIS
What the PFM Numbers Say
Jayden Daniels is the better quarterback in this matchup. He gives Washington more when the pocket breaks down than Dak Prescott gives Dallas. Dan Quinn gives Washington the stronger coaching grade and a more established identity from week to week.
Dallas can push back on offense when the plan runs through Dak Prescott and the passing game stays on schedule. Even so, Washington has the better setup because its advantages at quarterback and on the sideline point in the same direction.