Clear edgeMIN
Minnesota Vikings
79.9PFM Team Score#14 NFL
Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Minnesota Vikings higher than the Indianapolis Colts overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
74.2PFM Team Score#26 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Minnesota Vikings Higher
The Vikings can lean on their defense more than the Colts can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team. Indianapolis' strongest counterargument is Offense. The offensive edge leans toward Indianapolis, but the rating still identifies the unit as a concern.
Minnesota also brings the stronger coaching operation. Minnesota adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Minnesota Vikings ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Minnesota vs. Indianapolis 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.
MINMinnesota Vikings
INDIndianapolis Colts
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Indianapolis Colts’ Best Argument
Indianapolis' offense is the less serious concern, but it still grades below the strength range. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Minnesota still answers with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIN79.9
Minnesota Vikings 79.9IND74.2
Indianapolis Colts 74.2Overall NFL Rank
MIN#14
Minnesota Vikings #14IND#26
Indianapolis Colts #26QB Stability
MIN75.4
Minnesota Vikings 75.4IND75.9
Indianapolis Colts 75.9Roster Strength
MIN79.4
Minnesota Vikings 79.4IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8Coaching Direction
MIN83.0
Minnesota Vikings 83.0IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4Recent Performance
MIN88.3
Minnesota Vikings 88.3IND73.2
Indianapolis Colts 73.2Offense
MIN70.8
Minnesota Vikings 70.8IND76.7
Indianapolis Colts 76.7Defense
MIN84.0
Minnesota Vikings 84.0IND73.6
Indianapolis Colts 73.6Franchise Direction
MIN79.1
Minnesota Vikings 79.1IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7Explosiveness
MIN72.8
Minnesota Vikings 72.8IND74.5
Indianapolis Colts 74.5Conference Rank
MIN#7
Minnesota Vikings #7IND#13
Indianapolis Colts #13Division Rank
MIN#4
Minnesota Vikings #4IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
MINIn the Playoff MixINDPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Minnesota VikingsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Minnesota Vikings
Remaining schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 82.9
View Minnesota Vikings Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #30
Toughest stretch: Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings
Next five difficulty: 76.6
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadMinnesota has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Minnesota still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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