Clear edgeDAL
Dallas Cowboys
77.3PFM Team Score#19 NFL
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Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Dallas Cowboys higher than the Indianapolis Colts overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
73.5PFM Team Score#29 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Dallas Cowboys Higher
The Cowboys can create offense in more than one way. One bad matchup is less likely to shut down the entire scoring approach. Indianapolis' strongest counterargument is Defense. The defensive concern is smaller for Indianapolis, but it has not disappeared.
Dallas also brings the steadier quarterback room. Dallas adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Dallas Cowboys ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Dallas 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.
DALDallas Cowboys
INDIndianapolis Colts
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Indianapolis Colts’ Best Argument
Indianapolis' defense 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. Dallas still answers with the more dependable offense and the steadier quarterback room, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DAL77.3
Dallas Cowboys 77.3IND73.5
Indianapolis Colts 73.5Overall NFL Rank
DAL#19
Dallas Cowboys #19IND#29
Indianapolis Colts #29QB Stability
DAL81.9
Dallas Cowboys 81.9IND75.1
Indianapolis Colts 75.1Roster Strength
DAL78.0
Dallas Cowboys 78.0IND75.2
Indianapolis Colts 75.2Coaching Direction
DAL73.5
Dallas Cowboys 73.5IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9Recent Performance
DAL75.2
Dallas Cowboys 75.2IND69.5
Indianapolis Colts 69.5Offense
DAL84.5
Dallas Cowboys 84.5IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3Defense
DAL68.8
Dallas Cowboys 68.8IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5Franchise Direction
DAL74.1
Dallas Cowboys 74.1IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7Explosiveness
DAL73.9
Dallas Cowboys 73.9IND71.8
Indianapolis Colts 71.8Conference Rank
DAL#10
Dallas Cowboys #10IND#14
Indianapolis Colts #14Division Rank
DAL#2
Dallas Cowboys #2IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
DALIn the Playoff MixINDPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Dallas CowboysSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Dallas Cowboys
Remaining schedule rank: #22
Toughest stretch: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 76.2
View Dallas Cowboys Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #30
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 77.4
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadDallas has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 22. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Dallas still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 29, 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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