MIA
Miami Dolphins
75.2PFM Team Score#24 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 defensive concern.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeIND
Indianapolis Colts
76.1PFM Team Score#23 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Indianapolis Colts Higher
Both defenses carry real risk. The Indianapolis Colts have the better chance to keep that problem from controlling the overall judgment. 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 still holds the overall PFM Team Score lead by 0.9 points. 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 defensive concern.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA75.2
Miami Dolphins 75.2IND76.1
Indianapolis Colts 76.1Overall NFL Rank
MIA#24
Miami Dolphins #24IND#23
Indianapolis Colts #23QB Stability
MIA78.9
Miami Dolphins 78.9IND77.0
Indianapolis Colts 77.0Roster Strength
MIA79.4
Miami Dolphins 79.4IND75.0
Indianapolis Colts 75.0Coaching Direction
MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4Recent Performance
MIA68.7
Miami Dolphins 68.7IND80.7
Indianapolis Colts 80.7Offense
MIA78.0
Miami Dolphins 78.0IND78.3
Indianapolis Colts 78.3Defense
MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5IND74.9
Indianapolis Colts 74.9Franchise Direction
MIA72.9
Miami Dolphins 72.9IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8Explosiveness
MIA70.2
Miami Dolphins 70.2IND71.4
Indianapolis Colts 71.4Conference Rank
MIA#12
Miami Dolphins #12IND#11
Indianapolis Colts #11Division Rank
MIA#3
Miami Dolphins #3IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
MIANeeds More HelpINDIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Indianapolis ColtsTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
Miami Dolphins
- Strongest Rating
- Roster Strength
- Category Edge
- Roster Strength
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Defense
Miami's clearest category edge is Roster Strength. The roster gap belongs to the Miami Dolphins against the Indianapolis Colts. It can lean on more than one unit when the offense or quarterback is not carrying the day. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where Indianapolis owns the clearer advantage.
Indianapolis Colts
- Strongest Rating
- Offense
- Category Edge
- Defense
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Roster Strength
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami Dolphins
Full schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Full schedule rank: #22
Toughest stretch: Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers. Indianapolis also has the more favorable road, which adds to the less severe defensive concern.
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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.