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Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys: PFM Team Comparison

The Dallas Cowboys hold a clear overall advantage over the Tennessee Titans in the current PFM ratings. Dallas separates itself through the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.

Current PFM Team Scores

TEN

Tennessee Titans

70.9PFM Team Score#32 NFL
Clear edgeDAL

Dallas Cowboys

77.3PFM Team Score#18 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys: Previous Meetings

Dallas Cowboys lead the recorded series 9–7 over 16 meetings.

Tennessee Titans7 wins
Dallas Cowboys9 wins
Recorded meetings16

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Dec 29, 2022Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans27–13Dallas Cowboys
  1. Dec 29, 20222022 season
    Dallas CowboysAway27 – 13Tennessee TitansHome
    Dallas Cowboys won
Earlier meetings (9)
DateMatchupFinalWinner
Nov 5, 2018Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys28–14Tennessee Titans
Sep 14, 2014Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans26–10Dallas Cowboys
Oct 10, 2010Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys34–27Tennessee Titans
Oct 1, 2006Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans45–14Dallas Cowboys
Sep 15, 2002Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys13–21Dallas Cowboys
Dec 25, 2000Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans0–31Tennessee Titans
Nov 27, 1997Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys27–14Tennessee Titans
Sep 11, 1994Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys17–20Dallas Cowboys
Nov 10, 1991Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans23–26Tennessee Titans
  1. Nov 5, 20182018 season
    Tennessee TitansAway28 – 14Dallas CowboysHome
    Tennessee Titans won
  2. Sep 14, 20142014 season
    Dallas CowboysAway26 – 10Tennessee TitansHome
    Dallas Cowboys won
  3. Oct 10, 20102010 season
    Tennessee TitansAway34 – 27Dallas CowboysHome
    Tennessee Titans won
  4. Oct 1, 20062006 season
    Dallas CowboysAway45 – 14Tennessee TitansHome
    Dallas Cowboys won
  5. Sep 15, 20022002 season
    Tennessee TitansAway13 – 21Dallas CowboysHome
    Dallas Cowboys won
  6. Dec 25, 20002000 season
    Dallas CowboysAway0 – 31Tennessee TitansHome
    Tennessee Titans won
  7. Nov 27, 19971997 season
    Tennessee TitansAway27 – 14Dallas CowboysHome
    Tennessee Titans won
  8. Sep 11, 19941994 season
    Tennessee TitansAway17 – 20Dallas CowboysHome
    Dallas Cowboys won
  9. Nov 10, 19911991 season
    Dallas CowboysAway23 – 26Tennessee TitansHome
    Tennessee Titans won
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Dallas Cowboys Higher

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. Tennessee's strongest counterargument is Defense. The Tennessee Titans own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range.

Dallas also brings the deeper roster. Dallas adds the steadier quarterback room. The Dallas Cowboys still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Tennessee 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.

TENTennessee Titans
DALDallas Cowboys
Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Tennessee Titans 74.9, Dallas Cowboys 82.2, edge DAL +7.3; Offense: Tennessee Titans 70.2, Dallas Cowboys 84.3, edge DAL +14.1; Defense: Tennessee Titans 72.4, Dallas Cowboys 69.2, edge TEN +3.2; Coaching Direction: Tennessee Titans 74.6, Dallas Cowboys 73.2, edge TEN +1.4; Roster Depth: Tennessee Titans 70.2, Dallas Cowboys 78.1, edge DAL +7.9. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Tennessee Titans’ Best Argument

The defensive concern is smaller for Tennessee, but it has not disappeared. The defense advantage is a real point in Tennessee's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Tennessee is that Dallas counters with the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

TEN70.9
Tennessee Titans 70.9
DAL77.3
Dallas Cowboys 77.3
Clear Dallas Cowboys edge

Overall NFL Rank

TEN#32
Tennessee Titans #32
DAL#18
Dallas Cowboys #18
Dallas Cowboys ranks higher

QB Stability

TEN74.9
Tennessee Titans 74.9
DAL82.2
Dallas Cowboys 82.2
Clear Dallas Cowboys edge

Roster Strength

TEN70.2
Tennessee Titans 70.2
DAL78.1
Dallas Cowboys 78.1
Clear Dallas Cowboys edge

Coaching Direction

TEN74.6
Tennessee Titans 74.6
DAL73.2
Dallas Cowboys 73.2
Slight Tennessee Titans edge

Recent Performance

TEN64.7
Tennessee Titans 64.7
DAL75.2
Dallas Cowboys 75.2
Major Dallas Cowboys edge

Offense

TEN70.2
Tennessee Titans 70.2
DAL84.3
Dallas Cowboys 84.3
Major Dallas Cowboys edge

Defense

TEN72.4
Tennessee Titans 72.4
DAL69.2
Dallas Cowboys 69.2
Clear Tennessee Titans edge

Franchise Direction

TEN71.5
Tennessee Titans 71.5
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1
Clear Dallas Cowboys edge

Explosiveness

TEN66.8
Tennessee Titans 66.8
DAL76.1
Dallas Cowboys 76.1
Clear Dallas Cowboys edge

Conference Rank

TEN#16
Tennessee Titans #16
DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10
Dallas Cowboys ranks higher

Division Rank

TEN#4
Tennessee Titans #4
DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2
Dallas Cowboys ranks higher

Outlook

TENMajor ConcernsDALIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Dallas Cowboys
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Tennessee Titans

Remaining schedule rank: #14

Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions

Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans

Next five difficulty: 82.0

View Tennessee Titans Road Ahead

Dallas Cowboys

Remaining schedule rank: #9

Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams

Next five difficulty: 81.5

View Dallas Cowboys Road Ahead

Dallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. Tennessee gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Dallas still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 10, 2026. Schedule data updated November 12, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

Historical results: sources and coverage

Results shown: 1970–2022.

Historical scores: FiveThirtyEight (CC BY 4.0). Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

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