Clear edgeHOU
Houston Texans
79.3PFM Team Score#16 NFL
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Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts: PFM Team Comparison
The Houston Texans hold a clear overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Houston separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
73.5PFM Team Score#29 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
DeMeco Ryans gives the Houston Texans the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.
Houston also brings the steadier quarterback room. Houston adds the more dependable offense. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Houston's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Houston 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.
HOUHouston Texans
INDIndianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Roster Strength Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Indianapolis' roster gives the team one place to push back. Indianapolis sits only 3.6 points behind Houston in Roster Strength, but close is not the same as an edge. Houston still has C.J. Stroud at quarterback and DeMeco Ryans leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Colts cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
HOU79.3
Houston Texans 79.3IND73.5
Indianapolis Colts 73.5Overall NFL Rank
HOU#16
Houston Texans #16IND#29
Indianapolis Colts #29QB Stability
HOU82.1
Houston Texans 82.1IND75.1
Indianapolis Colts 75.1Roster Strength
HOU78.8
Houston Texans 78.8IND75.2
Indianapolis Colts 75.2Coaching Direction
HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9Recent Performance
HOU71.8
Houston Texans 71.8IND69.5
Indianapolis Colts 69.5Offense
HOU81.6
Houston Texans 81.6IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3Defense
HOU79.7
Houston Texans 79.7IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5Franchise Direction
HOU79.9
Houston Texans 79.9IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7Explosiveness
HOU80.7
Houston Texans 80.7IND71.8
Indianapolis Colts 71.8Conference Rank
HOU#9
Houston Texans #9IND#14
Indianapolis Colts #14Division Rank
HOU#2
Houston Texans #2IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
HOUIn the Playoff MixINDPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Houston TexansSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Houston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 76.7
View Houston Texans 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 AheadHouston has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 29. The strongest opponents include Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Houston 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 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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