IND
Indianapolis Colts
74.8PFM Team Score#26 NFL
Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Atlanta Falcons higher than the Indianapolis Colts overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the less limited big-play ability.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeATL
Atlanta Falcons
75.8PFM Team Score#22 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Atlanta Falcons Higher
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Atlanta Falcons sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Atlanta also brings the less limited big-play ability. Atlanta adds the clearer long-term football direction. PFM still has the Atlanta Falcons in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Indianapolis vs. Atlanta 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.
INDIndianapolis Colts
ATLAtlanta Falcons
INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK
QB Stability Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Daniel Jones gives Indianapolis one place to push back. The Colts are only 0.6 points behind Atlanta in QB Stability, but that is where Indianapolis' case ends. Atlanta still has fewer roster problems and Kevin Stefanski leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Colts cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8ATL75.8
Atlanta Falcons 75.8Overall NFL Rank
IND#26
Indianapolis Colts #26ATL#22
Atlanta Falcons #22QB Stability
IND76.5
Indianapolis Colts 76.5ATL77.1
Atlanta Falcons 77.1Roster Strength
IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6Coaching Direction
IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4ATL74.5
Atlanta Falcons 74.5Recent Performance
IND74.9
Indianapolis Colts 74.9ATL72.5
Atlanta Falcons 72.5Offense
IND77.3
Indianapolis Colts 77.3ATL77.9
Atlanta Falcons 77.9Defense
IND73.9
Indianapolis Colts 73.9ATL78.3
Atlanta Falcons 78.3Franchise Direction
IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8ATL75.4
Atlanta Falcons 75.4Explosiveness
IND73.7
Indianapolis Colts 73.7ATL75.7
Atlanta Falcons 75.7Conference Rank
IND#13
Indianapolis Colts #13ATL#12
Atlanta Falcons #12Division Rank
IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3ATL#2
Atlanta Falcons #2Outlook
INDPlayoff Long ShotATLPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Indianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #28
Toughest stretch: Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 78.4
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadAtlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #18
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 81.0
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadAtlanta has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 18. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Atlanta still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 29, 2026. Schedule data updated September 28, 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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