Clear edgeCIN
Cincinnati Bengals
80.6PFM Team Score#13 NFL
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins: PFM Team Comparison
The Cincinnati Bengals hold a clear overall advantage over the Miami Dolphins in the current PFM ratings. Cincinnati separates itself through the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
MIA
Miami Dolphins
72.7PFM Team Score#31 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Cincinnati Bengals Higher
The Cincinnati Bengals bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Miami when the opening approach stalls. The Miami Dolphins are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Cincinnati also brings the steadier quarterback room. Cincinnati adds the less severe defensive concern. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Cincinnati's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Cincinnati vs. Miami Across the Core Pillars
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CINCincinnati Bengals
MIAMiami Dolphins
MIAMI’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is Miami’s Only Close Fight
Jeff Hafley gives Miami one place to push back. Miami sits only 1.3 points behind Cincinnati in Coaching Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Cincinnati still has Joe Burrow at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Dolphins cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CIN80.6
Cincinnati Bengals 80.6MIA72.7
Miami Dolphins 72.7Overall NFL Rank
CIN#13
Cincinnati Bengals #13MIA#31
Miami Dolphins #31QB Stability
CIN87.4
Cincinnati Bengals 87.4MIA77.6
Miami Dolphins 77.6Roster Strength
CIN80.0
Cincinnati Bengals 80.0MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3Coaching Direction
CIN73.6
Cincinnati Bengals 73.6MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3Recent Performance
CIN76.3
Cincinnati Bengals 76.3MIA64.1
Miami Dolphins 64.1Offense
CIN85.2
Cincinnati Bengals 85.2MIA67.7
Miami Dolphins 67.7Defense
CIN77.4
Cincinnati Bengals 77.4MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3Franchise Direction
CIN74.8
Cincinnati Bengals 74.8MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8Explosiveness
CIN82.2
Cincinnati Bengals 82.2MIA70.1
Miami Dolphins 70.1Conference Rank
CIN#7
Cincinnati Bengals #7MIA#15
Miami Dolphins #15Division Rank
CIN#2
Cincinnati Bengals #2MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4Outlook
CINPlayoff ContenderMIAPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Cincinnati BengalsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Cincinnati Bengals
Remaining schedule rank: #32
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders
Next five difficulty: 76.1
View Cincinnati Bengals Road AheadMiami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 79.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 8. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and Detroit Lions. Cincinnati also has the more favorable road, which adds to the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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