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Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Seattle Seahawks higher than the Washington Commanders overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgeSEA

Seattle Seahawks

87.8PFM Team Score#3 NFL
WSH

Washington Commanders

78.2PFM Team Score#18 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Seattle Seahawks Higher

The Seattle Seahawks own the stronger defense. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day. Washington's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The gap is narrow, but Quarterback is where the Washington Commanders have their cleanest advantage. With Jayden Daniels, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working.

Seattle also brings the stronger coaching operation. Seattle adds the deeper roster. PFM still has the Seattle Seahawks in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Seattle vs. Washington 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.

SEASeattle Seahawks
WSHWashington Commanders
Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Seattle Seahawks 82.6, Washington Commanders 84.4, edge WSH +1.8; Offense: Seattle Seahawks 82.7, Washington Commanders 80.9, edge SEA +1.8; Defense: Seattle Seahawks 90.6, Washington Commanders 76.2, edge SEA +14.4; Coaching Direction: Seattle Seahawks 87.8, Washington Commanders 78.3, edge SEA +9.5; Roster Depth: Seattle Seahawks 84.5, Washington Commanders 78.6, edge SEA +5.9. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Washington Commanders’ Best Argument

The gap is narrow, but the Washington Commanders ask fewer questions at quarterback because Jayden Daniels sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Seattle still answers with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

SEA87.8
Seattle Seahawks 87.8
WSH78.2
Washington Commanders 78.2
Clear Seattle Seahawks edge

Overall NFL Rank

SEA#3
Seattle Seahawks #3
WSH#18
Washington Commanders #18
Seattle Seahawks ranks higher

QB Stability

SEA82.6
Seattle Seahawks 82.6
WSH84.4
Washington Commanders 84.4
Slight Washington Commanders edge

Roster Strength

SEA84.5
Seattle Seahawks 84.5
WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6
Clear Seattle Seahawks edge

Coaching Direction

SEA87.8
Seattle Seahawks 87.8
WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3
Clear Seattle Seahawks edge

Recent Performance

SEA83.7
Seattle Seahawks 83.7
WSH67.2
Washington Commanders 67.2
Major Seattle Seahawks edge

Offense

SEA82.7
Seattle Seahawks 82.7
WSH80.9
Washington Commanders 80.9
Slight Seattle Seahawks edge

Defense

SEA90.6
Seattle Seahawks 90.6
WSH76.2
Washington Commanders 76.2
Major Seattle Seahawks edge

Franchise Direction

SEA83.1
Seattle Seahawks 83.1
WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6
Clear Seattle Seahawks edge

Explosiveness

SEA83.8
Seattle Seahawks 83.8
WSH78.1
Washington Commanders 78.1
Clear Seattle Seahawks edge

Conference Rank

SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2
WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9
Seattle Seahawks ranks higher

Division Rank

SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2
WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1
Washington Commanders ranks higher

Outlook

SEASuper Bowl ContenderWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Seattle Seahawks
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Seattle Seahawks

Remaining schedule rank: #18

Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Carolina Panthers

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 79.9

View Seattle Seahawks Road Ahead

Washington Commanders

Remaining schedule rank: #28

Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals

Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars

Next five difficulty: 77.9

View Washington Commanders Road Ahead

Seattle has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 18. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams. Washington gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Seattle still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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