IND
Indianapolis Colts
73.5PFM Team Score#29 NFL
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs: PFM Team Comparison
The Kansas City Chiefs hold a major overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Kansas City separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the steadier quarterback room.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
90.8PFM Team Score#1 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
Andy Reid gives the Kansas City Chiefs 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 franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the steadier quarterback room. Kansas City adds the more dependable offense. The Kansas City Chiefs still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Indianapolis vs. Kansas City 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
KCKansas City Chiefs
INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Indianapolis' long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. The Colts are only 7.5 points behind Kansas City in Franchise Direction, but that is where Indianapolis' case ends. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes 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 73.5KC90.8
Kansas City Chiefs 90.8Overall NFL Rank
IND#29
Indianapolis Colts #29KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1QB Stability
IND75.1
Indianapolis Colts 75.1KC86.1
Kansas City Chiefs 86.1Roster Strength
IND75.2
Indianapolis Colts 75.2KC84.0
Kansas City Chiefs 84.0Coaching Direction
IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9KC92.8
Kansas City Chiefs 92.8Recent Performance
IND69.5
Indianapolis Colts 69.5KC86.9
Kansas City Chiefs 86.9Offense
IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2Defense
IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5KC86.4
Kansas City Chiefs 86.4Franchise Direction
IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2Explosiveness
IND71.8
Indianapolis Colts 71.8KC83.0
Kansas City Chiefs 83.0Conference Rank
IND#14
Indianapolis Colts #14KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1Division Rank
IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1Outlook
INDPlayoff Long ShotKCSuper Bowl Favorite
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE 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
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadKansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #11
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 78.3
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadKansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 11. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Buffalo Bills. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Kansas City 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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