IND
Indianapolis Colts
74.8PFM Team Score#26 NFL
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: PFM Team Comparison
The Jacksonville Jaguars hold a clear overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Jacksonville separates itself through the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeJAX
Jacksonville Jaguars
83.5PFM Team Score#8 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Jacksonville Jaguars Higher
The Jaguars can lean on their defense more than the Colts can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Jacksonville also brings the stronger coaching operation. Jacksonville adds the steadier quarterback room. The Jacksonville Jaguars still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville 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
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Indianapolis' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. Indianapolis sits only 3.9 points behind Jacksonville in Franchise Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Jacksonville still has Trevor Lawrence at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Colts cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8JAX83.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 83.5Overall NFL Rank
IND#26
Indianapolis Colts #26JAX#8
Jacksonville Jaguars #8QB Stability
IND76.5
Indianapolis Colts 76.5JAX82.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.5Roster Strength
IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8JAX79.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.7Coaching Direction
IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4JAX80.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.5Recent Performance
IND74.9
Indianapolis Colts 74.9JAX88.3
Jacksonville Jaguars 88.3Offense
IND77.3
Indianapolis Colts 77.3JAX81.8
Jacksonville Jaguars 81.8Defense
IND73.9
Indianapolis Colts 73.9JAX82.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.0Franchise Direction
IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8JAX76.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 76.7Explosiveness
IND73.7
Indianapolis Colts 73.7JAX81.3
Jacksonville Jaguars 81.3Conference Rank
IND#13
Indianapolis Colts #13JAX#3
Jacksonville Jaguars #3Division Rank
IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3JAX#1
Jacksonville Jaguars #1Outlook
INDPlayoff Long ShotJAXPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Jacksonville JaguarsSCHEDULE 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 AheadJacksonville Jaguars
Remaining schedule rank: #27
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans
Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 80.5
View Jacksonville Jaguars Road AheadJacksonville has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 27. The strongest opponents include Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and Baltimore Ravens. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Jacksonville 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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