Clear edgeIND
Indianapolis Colts
74.2PFM Team Score#26 NFL
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Indianapolis Colts higher than the Tennessee Titans overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the less severe offensive concern and fewer roster problems.
Current PFM Team Scores
TEN
Tennessee Titans
70.0PFM Team Score#32 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Indianapolis Colts Higher
The Indianapolis Colts have the better offensive grade, although the unit still needs too much help from the rest of the team. The Tennessee Titans are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Indianapolis also brings fewer roster problems. PFM still has the Indianapolis Colts in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Indianapolis vs. Tennessee 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
TENTennessee Titans
TENNESSEE’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is Tennessee’s Only Close Fight
Robert Saleh gives Tennessee one place to push back. The Titans are only 0.9 points behind Indianapolis in Coaching Direction, but that is where Tennessee's case ends. Indianapolis still has Daniel Jones at quarterback and fewer roster problems, two advantages the Titans cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
IND74.2
Indianapolis Colts 74.2TEN70.0
Tennessee Titans 70.0Overall NFL Rank
IND#26
Indianapolis Colts #26TEN#32
Tennessee Titans #32QB Stability
IND75.9
Indianapolis Colts 75.9TEN74.3
Tennessee Titans 74.3Roster Strength
IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8TEN69.8
Tennessee Titans 69.8Coaching Direction
IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4TEN74.3
Tennessee Titans 74.3Recent Performance
IND73.2
Indianapolis Colts 73.2TEN63.0
Tennessee Titans 63.0Offense
IND76.7
Indianapolis Colts 76.7TEN65.0
Tennessee Titans 65.0Defense
IND73.6
Indianapolis Colts 73.6TEN74.6
Tennessee Titans 74.6Franchise Direction
IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7TEN71.5
Tennessee Titans 71.5Explosiveness
IND74.5
Indianapolis Colts 74.5TEN64.9
Tennessee Titans 64.9Conference Rank
IND#13
Indianapolis Colts #13TEN#16
Tennessee Titans #16Division Rank
IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3TEN#4
Tennessee Titans #4Outlook
INDPlayoff Long ShotTENMajor Concerns
Stronger outlook: Indianapolis ColtsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Indianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #30
Toughest stretch: Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings
Next five difficulty: 76.6
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadTennessee Titans
Remaining schedule rank: #21
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 78.0
View Tennessee Titans Road AheadTennessee has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 21. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cincinnati Bengals. Indianapolis also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less severe offensive concern and fewer roster problems.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 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.
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