MIA
Miami Dolphins
73.4PFM Team Score#29 NFL
Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: PFM Team Comparison
The Indianapolis Colts hold a slight overall advantage over the Miami Dolphins in the current PFM ratings. Indianapolis separates itself through the less severe offensive concern and the less severe defensive concern.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeIND
Indianapolis Colts
74.8PFM Team Score#26 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Indianapolis Colts Higher
Indianapolis' offense is the less serious concern, but it still grades below the strength range. Miami's strongest counterargument is Roster Strength. The Miami Dolphins have fewer places for an opponent to attack across the roster. That gives the team more ways to survive when one strength is taken away.
Indianapolis also brings the less severe defensive concern. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Indianapolis' slight overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Miami vs. Indianapolis Across the Core Pillars
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MIAMiami Dolphins
INDIndianapolis Colts
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Miami Dolphins’ Best Argument
The Miami Dolphins have more answers across the roster than the Indianapolis Colts. The supporting lineup is less dependent on one quarterback or one unit carrying the entire team. The roster strength advantage is a real point in Miami's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Miami is that Indianapolis counters with the less severe offensive concern and the less severe defensive concern.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA73.4
Miami Dolphins 73.4IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8Overall NFL Rank
MIA#29
Miami Dolphins #29IND#26
Indianapolis Colts #26QB Stability
MIA77.8
Miami Dolphins 77.8IND76.5
Indianapolis Colts 76.5Roster Strength
MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8Coaching Direction
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4Recent Performance
MIA65.3
Miami Dolphins 65.3IND74.9
Indianapolis Colts 74.9Offense
MIA73.0
Miami Dolphins 73.0IND77.3
Indianapolis Colts 77.3Defense
MIA71.0
Miami Dolphins 71.0IND73.9
Indianapolis Colts 73.9Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8Explosiveness
MIA70.3
Miami Dolphins 70.3IND73.7
Indianapolis Colts 73.7Conference Rank
MIA#14
Miami Dolphins #14IND#13
Indianapolis Colts #13Division Rank
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
MIAPlayoff Long ShotINDPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlookSCHEDULE 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, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 80.6
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadIndianapolis 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 AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 8. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Denver Broncos. Indianapolis also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less severe offensive concern and the less severe defensive concern.
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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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