Clear edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
87.2PFM Team Score#3 NFL
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: PFM Team Comparison
The Kansas City Chiefs hold a clear overall advantage over the Denver Broncos in the current PFM ratings. Kansas City separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
DEN
Denver Broncos
84.7PFM Team Score#10 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
Andy Reid gives the Kansas City Chiefs the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Denver Broncos are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the steadier quarterback room. Kansas City adds the deeper roster. The Kansas City Chiefs still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Kansas City vs. Denver 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.
KCKansas City Chiefs
DENDenver Broncos
DENVER’S BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is Denver’s Only Close Fight
Denver's defense gives the team one place to push back. The Broncos are only 0.8 points behind Kansas City in Defense, but that is where Denver's case ends. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Broncos cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2DEN84.7
Denver Broncos 84.7Overall NFL Rank
KC#3
Kansas City Chiefs #3DEN#10
Denver Broncos #10QB Stability
KC86.2
Kansas City Chiefs 86.2DEN82.3
Denver Broncos 82.3Roster Strength
KC84.6
Kansas City Chiefs 84.6DEN80.8
Denver Broncos 80.8Coaching Direction
KC92.3
Kansas City Chiefs 92.3DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0Recent Performance
KC75.6
Kansas City Chiefs 75.6DEN85.9
Denver Broncos 85.9Offense
KC83.2
Kansas City Chiefs 83.2DEN81.2
Denver Broncos 81.2Defense
KC83.8
Kansas City Chiefs 83.8DEN84.6
Denver Broncos 84.6Franchise Direction
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1DEN78.4
Denver Broncos 78.4Explosiveness
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1DEN74.8
Denver Broncos 74.8Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1DEN#5
Denver Broncos #5Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2Outlook
KCSuper Bowl ContenderDENPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Kansas City Chiefs
- Strongest Rating
- Coaching Direction
- Category Edge
- Coaching Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Defense
Kansas City's clearest category edge is Coaching Direction. The Kansas City Chiefs have the stronger coaching operation under Andy Reid against the Denver Broncos. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Denver owns the clearer advantage.
Denver Broncos
- Strongest Rating
- Coaching Direction
- Category Edge
- None in this matchup
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Coaching Direction
Denver's strongest current rating is Coaching Direction, but Kansas City still leads that category. The biggest problem in this matchup is Coaching Direction, where Kansas City owns the clearer advantage.
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Full schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadDenver Broncos
Full schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs
View Denver Broncos Road AheadDenver has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 2026. Schedule data updated June 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.