Clear edgeHOU
Houston Texans
78.5PFM Team Score#17 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 bigger big-play threat and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
75.2PFM Team Score#24 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Houston Texans Higher
The explosive-play advantage belongs to the Houston Texans. One chunk gain can rescue a drive that was otherwise going nowhere. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in offense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Houston also brings the stronger coaching operation. Houston adds the stronger defense. 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 3.3 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
HOU78.5
Houston Texans 78.5IND75.2
Indianapolis Colts 75.2Overall NFL Rank
HOU#17
Houston Texans #17IND#24
Indianapolis Colts #24QB Stability
HOU80.2
Houston Texans 80.2IND76.0
Indianapolis Colts 76.0Roster Strength
HOU78.7
Houston Texans 78.7IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8Coaching Direction
HOU80.5
Houston Texans 80.5IND73.7
Indianapolis Colts 73.7Recent Performance
HOU71.2
Houston Texans 71.2IND77.9
Indianapolis Colts 77.9Offense
HOU79.7
Houston Texans 79.7IND76.4
Indianapolis Colts 76.4Defense
HOU80.1
Houston Texans 80.1IND74.9
Indianapolis Colts 74.9Franchise Direction
HOU80.2
Houston Texans 80.2IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8Explosiveness
HOU80.0
Houston Texans 80.0IND71.5
Indianapolis Colts 71.5Conference Rank
HOU#9
Houston Texans #9IND#12
Indianapolis Colts #12Division 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: #27
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles
Next five difficulty: 76.1
View Houston Texans Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #29
Toughest stretch: Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals
Next five difficulty: 78.0
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadHouston has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 27. The strongest opponents include Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, and Philadelphia Eagles. 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 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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