Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
89.2PFM Team Score#2 NFL
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the San Francisco 49ers higher than the Dallas Cowboys overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
DAL
Dallas Cowboys
76.8PFM Team Score#19 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
The staff edge favors the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan gives the team steadier direction than Dallas has on the sideline. The Dallas Cowboys are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
San Francisco also brings the stronger defense. San Francisco adds the bigger big-play threat. PFM still has the San Francisco 49ers in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
San Francisco vs. Dallas 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.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
DALDallas Cowboys
DALLAS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Dallas’ Only Close Fight
Dallas' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Dallas sits only 1.4 points behind San Francisco in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. San Francisco still has Brock Purdy at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Cowboys cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
SF89.2
San Francisco 49ers 89.2DAL76.8
Dallas Cowboys 76.8Overall NFL Rank
SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2DAL#19
Dallas Cowboys #19QB Stability
SF86.0
San Francisco 49ers 86.0DAL81.9
Dallas Cowboys 81.9Roster Strength
SF83.8
San Francisco 49ers 83.8DAL78.2
Dallas Cowboys 78.2Coaching Direction
SF85.5
San Francisco 49ers 85.5DAL73.2
Dallas Cowboys 73.2Recent Performance
SF89.7
San Francisco 49ers 89.7DAL73.4
Dallas Cowboys 73.4Offense
SF88.2
San Francisco 49ers 88.2DAL83.7
Dallas Cowboys 83.7Defense
SF84.8
San Francisco 49ers 84.8DAL68.3
Dallas Cowboys 68.3Franchise Direction
SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1Explosiveness
SF89.6
San Francisco 49ers 89.6DAL72.0
Dallas Cowboys 72.0Conference Rank
SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10Division Rank
SF#1
San Francisco 49ers #1DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2Outlook
SFSuper Bowl FavoriteDALIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
San Francisco 49ers
Remaining schedule rank: #16
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.5
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadDallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 81.2
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadDallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. San Francisco also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
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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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