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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

IND

Indianapolis Colts

75.6PFM Team Score#23 NFL
Major edgeKC

Kansas City Chiefs

88.5PFM Team Score#2 NFL
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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 offense, where the teams remain essentially even.

Kansas City also brings the steadier quarterback room. Kansas City adds the deeper roster. 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 Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Indianapolis Colts 76.8, Kansas City Chiefs 87.1, edge KC +10.3; Offense: Indianapolis Colts 78.1, Kansas City Chiefs 83.5, edge KC +5.4; Defense: Indianapolis Colts 75.5, Kansas City Chiefs 84.9, edge KC +9.4; Coaching Direction: Indianapolis Colts 73.4, Kansas City Chiefs 92.6, edge KC +19.2; Roster Depth: Indianapolis Colts 75.3, Kansas City Chiefs 85.0, edge KC +9.7. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK

Offense Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight

Indianapolis' offense gives the team one place to push back. The Colts are only 5.4 points behind Kansas City in Offense, 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

IND75.6
Indianapolis Colts 75.6
KC88.5
Kansas City Chiefs 88.5
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Overall NFL Rank

IND#23
Indianapolis Colts #23
KC#2
Kansas City Chiefs #2
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

QB Stability

IND76.8
Indianapolis Colts 76.8
KC87.1
Kansas City Chiefs 87.1
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Roster Strength

IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3
KC85.0
Kansas City Chiefs 85.0
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Coaching Direction

IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4
KC92.6
Kansas City Chiefs 92.6
Major Kansas City Chiefs edge

Recent Performance

IND77.2
Indianapolis Colts 77.2
KC78.0
Kansas City Chiefs 78.0
Slight Kansas City Chiefs edge

Offense

IND78.1
Indianapolis Colts 78.1
KC83.5
Kansas City Chiefs 83.5
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Defense

IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5
KC84.9
Kansas City Chiefs 84.9
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Franchise Direction

IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Explosiveness

IND72.6
Indianapolis Colts 72.6
KC80.6
Kansas City Chiefs 80.6
Clear Kansas City Chiefs edge

Conference Rank

IND#11
Indianapolis Colts #11
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

Division Rank

IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1
Kansas City Chiefs ranks higher

Outlook

INDNeeds More HelpKCSuper Bowl Favorite
Stronger outlook: Kansas City Chiefs
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Indianapolis 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 Ahead

Kansas City Chiefs

Remaining schedule rank: #15

Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

Next five difficulty: 79.6

View Kansas City Chiefs Road Ahead

Kansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 15. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. 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 September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 14, 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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