Major edgeSEA
Seattle Seahawks
91.1PFM Team Score#1 NFL
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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 major advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
WSH
Washington Commanders
78.9PFM Team Score#19 NFL
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. The Washington Commanders are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Seattle also brings the bigger big-play threat. Seattle adds the stronger coaching operation. 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
WASHINGTON’S BEST PUSHBACK
QB Stability Is Washington’s Only Close Fight
Jayden Daniels gives Washington one place to push back. The Commanders are only 0.2 points behind Seattle in QB Stability, but that is where Washington's case ends. Seattle still has the deeper roster and Mike Macdonald leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Commanders cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
SEA91.1
Seattle Seahawks 91.1WSH78.9
Washington Commanders 78.9Overall NFL Rank
SEA#1
Seattle Seahawks #1WSH#19
Washington Commanders #19QB Stability
SEA84.5
Seattle Seahawks 84.5WSH84.7
Washington Commanders 84.7Roster Strength
SEA85.0
Seattle Seahawks 85.0WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6Coaching Direction
SEA87.8
Seattle Seahawks 87.8WSH79.3
Washington Commanders 79.3Recent Performance
SEA91.8
Seattle Seahawks 91.8WSH69.3
Washington Commanders 69.3Offense
SEA85.4
Seattle Seahawks 85.4WSH82.0
Washington Commanders 82.0Defense
SEA90.3
Seattle Seahawks 90.3WSH76.1
Washington Commanders 76.1Franchise Direction
SEA83.2
Seattle Seahawks 83.2WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6Explosiveness
SEA88.5
Seattle Seahawks 88.5WSH77.9
Washington Commanders 77.9Conference Rank
SEA#1
Seattle Seahawks #1WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9Division Rank
SEA#1
Seattle Seahawks #1WSH#2
Washington Commanders #2Outlook
SEASuper Bowl FavoriteWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Seattle SeahawksSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Seattle Seahawks
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 81.1
View Seattle Seahawks Road AheadWashington Commanders
Remaining schedule rank: #18
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 80.9
View Washington Commanders Road AheadSeattle has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 8. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Washington gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Seattle still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 17, 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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