Clear edgeHOU
Houston Texans
82.7PFM Team Score#13 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 defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
75.6PFM Team Score#23 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
The Houston Texans have the more dependable defense. It does not need the offense to answer every possession to keep control of a game. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in offense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Houston also brings the stronger coaching operation. Houston adds the steadier quarterback room. 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
Offense Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Indianapolis' offense gives the team one place to push back. Indianapolis sits only 1.4 points behind Houston in Offense, but close is not the same as an edge. Houston still has C.J. Stroud 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
HOU82.7
Houston Texans 82.7IND75.6
Indianapolis Colts 75.6Overall NFL Rank
HOU#13
Houston Texans #13IND#23
Indianapolis Colts #23QB Stability
HOU82.2
Houston Texans 82.2IND76.8
Indianapolis Colts 76.8Roster Strength
HOU78.7
Houston Texans 78.7IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3Coaching Direction
HOU81.0
Houston Texans 81.0IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4Recent Performance
HOU85.6
Houston Texans 85.6IND77.2
Indianapolis Colts 77.2Offense
HOU79.5
Houston Texans 79.5IND78.1
Indianapolis Colts 78.1Defense
HOU83.7
Houston Texans 83.7IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5Franchise Direction
HOU80.3
Houston Texans 80.3IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9Explosiveness
HOU74.5
Houston Texans 74.5IND72.6
Indianapolis Colts 72.6Conference Rank
HOU#7
Houston Texans #7IND#11
Indianapolis Colts #11Division Rank
HOU#2
Houston Texans #2IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
HOUPlayoff ContenderINDNeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Houston TexansSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Houston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #26
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers
Next five difficulty: 77.4
View Houston Texans Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Washington Commanders
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars
Next five difficulty: 80.0
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadIndianapolis has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 24. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 17, 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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