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Miami Dolphins
72.7PFM Team Score#31 NFL
Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Cincinnati Bengals higher than the Miami Dolphins overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeCIN
Cincinnati Bengals
80.6PFM Team Score#13 NFL
WEEK 5 MATCHUP
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Cincinnati Bengals Higher
The Cincinnati Bengals have the more dependable offense. The unit has more ways to create points when a game forces the team away from its preferred approach. The Miami Dolphins are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Cincinnati also brings the steadier quarterback room. Cincinnati adds the less severe defensive concern. PFM still has the Cincinnati Bengals in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Miami vs. Cincinnati Across the Core Pillars
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MIAMiami Dolphins
CINCincinnati Bengals
MIAMI’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is Miami’s Only Close Fight
Jeff Hafley gives Miami one place to push back. The Dolphins are only 1.3 points behind Cincinnati in Coaching Direction, but that is where Miami's case ends. Cincinnati still has Joe Burrow at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Dolphins cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA72.7
Miami Dolphins 72.7CIN80.6
Cincinnati Bengals 80.6Overall NFL Rank
MIA#31
Miami Dolphins #31CIN#13
Cincinnati Bengals #13QB Stability
MIA77.6
Miami Dolphins 77.6CIN87.4
Cincinnati Bengals 87.4Roster Strength
MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3CIN80.0
Cincinnati Bengals 80.0Coaching Direction
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3CIN73.6
Cincinnati Bengals 73.6Recent Performance
MIA64.1
Miami Dolphins 64.1CIN76.3
Cincinnati Bengals 76.3Offense
MIA67.7
Miami Dolphins 67.7CIN85.2
Cincinnati Bengals 85.2Defense
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3CIN77.4
Cincinnati Bengals 77.4Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8CIN74.8
Cincinnati Bengals 74.8Explosiveness
MIA70.1
Miami Dolphins 70.1CIN82.2
Cincinnati Bengals 82.2Conference Rank
MIA#15
Miami Dolphins #15CIN#7
Cincinnati Bengals #7Division Rank
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4CIN#2
Cincinnati Bengals #2Outlook
MIAPlayoff Long ShotCINPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Cincinnati BengalsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 79.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadCincinnati Bengals
Remaining schedule rank: #32
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders
Next five difficulty: 76.1
View Cincinnati Bengals Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 8. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and Detroit Lions. Cincinnati also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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