Clear edgePHI
Philadelphia Eagles
79.0PFM Team Score#16 NFL
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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: PFM Team Comparison
The Philadelphia Eagles hold a clear overall advantage over the Dallas Cowboys in the current PFM ratings. Philadelphia separates itself through the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
DAL
Dallas Cowboys
76.9PFM Team Score#20 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Philadelphia Eagles Higher
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Philadelphia Eagles sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. Dallas' strongest counterargument is Offense. The offensive edge favors the Dallas Cowboys because the unit has the better week-to-week floor. It can keep moving even when the first answer is taken away.
Philadelphia also brings the stronger coaching operation. Philadelphia adds the deeper roster. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Philadelphia's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Philadelphia vs. Dallas Across the Core Pillars
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PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
DALDallas Cowboys
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Dallas Cowboys’ Best Argument
The Dallas Cowboys bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Philadelphia when the opening approach stalls. The offense advantage is a real point in Dallas' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Dallas is that Philadelphia counters with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
PHI79.0
Philadelphia Eagles 79.0DAL76.9
Dallas Cowboys 76.9Overall NFL Rank
PHI#16
Philadelphia Eagles #16DAL#20
Dallas Cowboys #20QB Stability
PHI84.4
Philadelphia Eagles 84.4DAL82.0
Dallas Cowboys 82.0Roster Strength
PHI83.0
Philadelphia Eagles 83.0DAL77.8
Dallas Cowboys 77.8Coaching Direction
PHI81.6
Philadelphia Eagles 81.6DAL73.5
Dallas Cowboys 73.5Recent Performance
PHI68.0
Philadelphia Eagles 68.0DAL74.4
Dallas Cowboys 74.4Offense
PHI66.6
Philadelphia Eagles 66.6DAL84.0
Dallas Cowboys 84.0Defense
PHI81.2
Philadelphia Eagles 81.2DAL67.3
Dallas Cowboys 67.3Franchise Direction
PHI80.8
Philadelphia Eagles 80.8DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1Explosiveness
PHI67.5
Philadelphia Eagles 67.5DAL73.7
Dallas Cowboys 73.7Conference Rank
PHI#8
Philadelphia Eagles #8DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10Division Rank
PHI#1
Philadelphia Eagles #1DAL#3
Dallas Cowboys #3Outlook
PHIIn the Playoff MixDALIn the Playoff Mix
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Philadelphia Eagles
Remaining schedule rank: #27
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 76.5
View Philadelphia Eagles Road AheadDallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 79.5
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadDallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 15. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. Philadelphia also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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