Clear edgeWSH
Washington Commanders
78.4PFM Team Score#17 NFL
Washington Commanders vs. Indianapolis Colts: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Washington Commanders higher than the Indianapolis Colts overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
73.7PFM Team Score#27 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Washington Commanders Higher
Jayden Daniels gives the Washington Commanders the steadier quarterback room. That lets the offense stay on schedule without asking the rest of the team to cover constant uncertainty. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Washington also brings the stronger coaching operation. Washington adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Washington Commanders ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Washington 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.
WSHWashington Commanders
INDIndianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Indianapolis' defense gives the team one place to push back. The Colts are only 2.3 points behind Washington in Defense, but that is where Indianapolis' case ends. Washington still has Jayden Daniels at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Colts cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
WSH78.4
Washington Commanders 78.4IND73.7
Indianapolis Colts 73.7Overall NFL Rank
WSH#17
Washington Commanders #17IND#27
Indianapolis Colts #27QB Stability
WSH84.4
Washington Commanders 84.4IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5Roster Strength
WSH78.6
Washington Commanders 78.6IND74.9
Indianapolis Colts 74.9Coaching Direction
WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3IND73.2
Indianapolis Colts 73.2Recent Performance
WSH68.4
Washington Commanders 68.4IND70.5
Indianapolis Colts 70.5Offense
WSH81.2
Washington Commanders 81.2IND76.9
Indianapolis Colts 76.9Defense
WSH76.4
Washington Commanders 76.4IND74.1
Indianapolis Colts 74.1Franchise Direction
WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7Explosiveness
WSH78.9
Washington Commanders 78.9IND75.6
Indianapolis Colts 75.6Conference Rank
WSH#8
Washington Commanders #8IND#13
Indianapolis Colts #13Division Rank
WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
WSHIn the Playoff MixINDPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Washington CommandersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Washington Commanders
Remaining schedule rank: #27
Toughest stretch: Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 77.4
View Washington Commanders Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings
Next five difficulty: 78.4
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadWashington has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 27. The strongest opponents include Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cincinnati Bengals. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Washington still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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