MIA
Miami Dolphins
74.7PFM Team Score#24 NFL
Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs: PFM Team Comparison
The Kansas City Chiefs hold a major overall advantage over the Miami Dolphins in the current PFM ratings. Kansas City separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
88.5PFM Team Score#2 NFL
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 Miami has on the sideline. The Miami Dolphins are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the stronger defense. Kansas City adds the steadier quarterback room. The Kansas City Chiefs still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Miami vs. Kansas City 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.
MIAMiami Dolphins
KCKansas City Chiefs
MIAMI’S BEST PUSHBACK
Roster Strength Is Miami’s Only Close Fight
Miami's roster gives the team one place to push back. The Dolphins are only 6 points behind Kansas City in Roster Strength, but that is where Miami's case ends. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes at quarterback and Andy Reid leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Dolphins cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA74.7
Miami Dolphins 74.7KC88.5
Kansas City Chiefs 88.5Overall NFL Rank
MIA#24
Miami Dolphins #24KC#2
Kansas City Chiefs #2QB Stability
MIA78.5
Miami Dolphins 78.5KC87.1
Kansas City Chiefs 87.1Roster Strength
MIA79.0
Miami Dolphins 79.0KC85.0
Kansas City Chiefs 85.0Coaching Direction
MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5KC92.6
Kansas City Chiefs 92.6Recent Performance
MIA67.6
Miami Dolphins 67.6KC78.0
Kansas City Chiefs 78.0Offense
MIA76.9
Miami Dolphins 76.9KC83.5
Kansas City Chiefs 83.5Defense
MIA73.0
Miami Dolphins 73.0KC84.9
Kansas City Chiefs 84.9Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1Explosiveness
MIA70.9
Miami Dolphins 70.9KC80.6
Kansas City Chiefs 80.6Conference Rank
MIA#12
Miami Dolphins #12KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1Division Rank
MIA#3
Miami Dolphins #3KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1Outlook
MIANeeds More HelpKCSuper Bowl Favorite
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 81.8
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadKansas 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 AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. Kansas City also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 17, 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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