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Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: PFM Team Comparison

The Jacksonville Jaguars hold a clear overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Jacksonville separates itself through the bigger big-play threat and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

IND

Indianapolis Colts

73.5PFM Team Score#29 NFL
Clear edgeJAX

Jacksonville Jaguars

82.4PFM Team Score#11 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Jacksonville Jaguars Higher

The explosive-play advantage belongs to the Jacksonville Jaguars. One chunk gain can rescue a drive that was otherwise going nowhere. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.

Jacksonville also brings the stronger coaching operation. Jacksonville adds the deeper roster. The Jacksonville Jaguars still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville 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.

INDIndianapolis Colts
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Indianapolis Colts 75.1, Jacksonville Jaguars 80.5, edge JAX +5.4; Offense: Indianapolis Colts 75.3, Jacksonville Jaguars 82.1, edge JAX +6.8; Defense: Indianapolis Colts 75.5, Jacksonville Jaguars 79.1, edge JAX +3.6; Coaching Direction: Indianapolis Colts 72.9, Jacksonville Jaguars 80.5, edge JAX +7.6; Roster Depth: Indianapolis Colts 75.2, Jacksonville Jaguars 79.7, edge JAX +4.5. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK

Defense Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight

Indianapolis' defense gives the team one place to push back. Indianapolis sits only 3.6 points behind Jacksonville in Defense, but close is not the same as an edge. Jacksonville still has Trevor Lawrence 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

IND73.5
Indianapolis Colts 73.5
JAX82.4
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.4
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Overall NFL Rank

IND#29
Indianapolis Colts #29
JAX#11
Jacksonville Jaguars #11
Jacksonville Jaguars ranks higher

QB Stability

IND75.1
Indianapolis Colts 75.1
JAX80.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.5
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Roster Strength

IND75.2
Indianapolis Colts 75.2
JAX79.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.7
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Coaching Direction

IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9
JAX80.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 80.5
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Recent Performance

IND69.5
Indianapolis Colts 69.5
JAX88.8
Jacksonville Jaguars 88.8
Major Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Offense

IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3
JAX82.1
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.1
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Defense

IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5
JAX79.1
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.1
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Franchise Direction

IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7
JAX76.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 76.7
Clear Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Explosiveness

IND71.8
Indianapolis Colts 71.8
JAX84.1
Jacksonville Jaguars 84.1
Major Jacksonville Jaguars edge

Conference Rank

IND#14
Indianapolis Colts #14
JAX#5
Jacksonville Jaguars #5
Jacksonville Jaguars ranks higher

Division Rank

IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3
JAX#1
Jacksonville Jaguars #1
Jacksonville Jaguars ranks higher

Outlook

INDPlayoff Long ShotJAXPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Jacksonville Jaguars
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Indianapolis 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

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Jacksonville Jaguars

Remaining schedule rank: #32

Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans

Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers

Next five difficulty: 73.7

View Jacksonville Jaguars Road Ahead

Indianapolis has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 30. The strongest opponents include Cincinnati Bengals, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans. Jacksonville also has the more favorable road, which adds to the bigger big-play threat and the stronger coaching operation.

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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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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