Clear edgeCIN
Cincinnati Bengals
83.5PFM Team Score#8 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 steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
MIA
Miami Dolphins
74.3PFM Team Score#25 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Cincinnati Bengals Higher
Quarterback is where the Cincinnati Bengals have their cleanest advantage. With Joe Burrow, the offense has a better floor when the first answer stops working. The Miami Dolphins are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.
Cincinnati also brings the more dependable offense. Cincinnati adds the stronger defense. 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
Roster Strength Is Miami’s Only Close Fight
Miami's roster gives the team one place to push back. Miami sits only 1.2 points behind Cincinnati in Roster Strength, but close is not the same as an edge. Cincinnati still has Joe Burrow at quarterback and Zac Taylor leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Dolphins cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CIN83.5
Cincinnati Bengals 83.5MIA74.3
Miami Dolphins 74.3Overall NFL Rank
CIN#8
Cincinnati Bengals #8MIA#25
Miami Dolphins #25QB Stability
CIN87.8
Cincinnati Bengals 87.8MIA77.2
Miami Dolphins 77.2Roster Strength
CIN79.6
Cincinnati Bengals 79.6MIA78.4
Miami Dolphins 78.4Coaching Direction
CIN74.1
Cincinnati Bengals 74.1MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5Recent Performance
CIN86.0
Cincinnati Bengals 86.0MIA68.0
Miami Dolphins 68.0Offense
CIN86.2
Cincinnati Bengals 86.2MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3Defense
CIN78.6
Cincinnati Bengals 78.6MIA71.5
Miami Dolphins 71.5Franchise Direction
CIN74.8
Cincinnati Bengals 74.8MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8Explosiveness
CIN81.9
Cincinnati Bengals 81.9MIA70.9
Miami Dolphins 70.9Conference Rank
CIN#3
Cincinnati Bengals #3MIA#13
Miami Dolphins #13Division Rank
CIN#1
Cincinnati Bengals #1MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4Outlook
CINPlayoff ContenderMIAPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Cincinnati BengalsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Cincinnati Bengals
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers
Next five difficulty: 75.6
View Cincinnati Bengals Road AheadMiami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 80.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Buffalo Bills. Cincinnati also has the more favorable road, which adds to the steadier quarterback room and the more dependable offense.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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