IND
Indianapolis Colts
73.5PFM Team Score#29 NFL
Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys: PFM Team Comparison
The Dallas Cowboys hold a clear overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Dallas separates itself through the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeDAL
Dallas Cowboys
77.3PFM Team Score#19 NFL
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. Indianapolis' strongest counterargument is Defense. The Indianapolis Colts own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range.
Dallas also brings the steadier quarterback room. Dallas adds the deeper roster. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Dallas' clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Indianapolis vs. Dallas Across the Core Pillars
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INDIndianapolis Colts
DALDallas Cowboys
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Indianapolis Colts’ Best Argument
The defensive concern is smaller for Indianapolis, but it has not disappeared. The defense advantage is a real point in Indianapolis' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Indianapolis is that Dallas counters with the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
IND73.5
Indianapolis Colts 73.5DAL77.3
Dallas Cowboys 77.3Overall NFL Rank
IND#29
Indianapolis Colts #29DAL#19
Dallas Cowboys #19QB Stability
IND75.1
Indianapolis Colts 75.1DAL81.9
Dallas Cowboys 81.9Roster Strength
IND75.2
Indianapolis Colts 75.2DAL78.0
Dallas Cowboys 78.0Coaching Direction
IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9DAL73.5
Dallas Cowboys 73.5Recent Performance
IND69.5
Indianapolis Colts 69.5DAL75.2
Dallas Cowboys 75.2Offense
IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3DAL84.5
Dallas Cowboys 84.5Defense
IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5DAL68.8
Dallas Cowboys 68.8Franchise Direction
IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1Explosiveness
IND71.8
Indianapolis Colts 71.8DAL73.9
Dallas Cowboys 73.9Conference Rank
IND#14
Indianapolis Colts #14DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10Division Rank
IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2Outlook
INDPlayoff Long ShotDALIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Dallas CowboysSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Indianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #30
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 77.4
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadDallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #22
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 76.2
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadDallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 22. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Dallas still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 29, 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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