Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
88.5PFM Team Score#2 NFL
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Kansas City Chiefs higher than the Indianapolis Colts overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
75.6PFM Team Score#23 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
The staff edge favors the Kansas City Chiefs. Andy Reid gives the team steadier direction than Indianapolis has on the sideline. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in offense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the steadier quarterback room. Kansas City adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Kansas City Chiefs ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Kansas City vs. Indianapolis Across the Core Pillars
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KCKansas City Chiefs
INDIndianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Offense Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Indianapolis' offense gives the team one place to push back. Indianapolis sits only 5.4 points behind Kansas City in Offense, but close is not the same as an edge. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes 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
KC88.5
Kansas City Chiefs 88.5IND75.6
Indianapolis Colts 75.6Overall NFL Rank
KC#2
Kansas City Chiefs #2IND#23
Indianapolis Colts #23QB Stability
KC87.1
Kansas City Chiefs 87.1IND76.8
Indianapolis Colts 76.8Roster Strength
KC85.0
Kansas City Chiefs 85.0IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3Coaching Direction
KC92.6
Kansas City Chiefs 92.6IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4Recent Performance
KC78.0
Kansas City Chiefs 78.0IND77.2
Indianapolis Colts 77.2Offense
KC83.5
Kansas City Chiefs 83.5IND78.1
Indianapolis Colts 78.1Defense
KC84.9
Kansas City Chiefs 84.9IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5Franchise Direction
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9Explosiveness
KC80.6
Kansas City Chiefs 80.6IND72.6
Indianapolis Colts 72.6Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1IND#11
Indianapolis Colts #11Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
KCSuper Bowl FavoriteINDNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 79.6
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Washington Commanders
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars
Next five difficulty: 80.0
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadKansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 15. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Kansas City still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 14, 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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