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Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings: PFM Team Comparison

The Minnesota Vikings hold a clear overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Minnesota separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.

Current PFM Team Scores

IND

Indianapolis Colts

72.4PFM Team Score#31 NFL
Clear edgeMIN

Minnesota Vikings

79.9PFM Team Score#14 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings: Previous Meetings

Minnesota Vikings lead the recorded series 1–0 over 1 meetings.

Indianapolis Colts0 wins
Minnesota Vikings1 wins
Recorded meetings1

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Oct 25, 2026Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings10–16Minnesota Vikings
  1. Oct 25, 20262026 season
    Indianapolis ColtsAway10 – 16Minnesota VikingsHome
    Minnesota Vikings won

Results shown: 2026. Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Minnesota Vikings Higher

The Minnesota Vikings have the stronger coaching operation under Kevin O'Connell. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.

Minnesota also brings the stronger defense. Minnesota adds the bigger big-play threat. The Minnesota Vikings still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Indianapolis vs. Minnesota 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
MINMinnesota Vikings
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Indianapolis Colts 75.0, Minnesota Vikings 75.6, edge MIN +0.6; Offense: Indianapolis Colts 73.3, Minnesota Vikings 71.7, edge IND +1.6; Defense: Indianapolis Colts 73.6, Minnesota Vikings 84.0, edge MIN +10.4; Coaching Direction: Indianapolis Colts 72.7, Minnesota Vikings 83.0, edge MIN +10.3; Roster Depth: Indianapolis Colts 74.6, Minnesota Vikings 79.6, edge MIN +5.0. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK

QB Stability Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight

Daniel Jones gives Indianapolis one place to push back. Indianapolis sits only 0.6 points behind Minnesota in QB Stability, but close is not the same as an edge. Minnesota still has the deeper roster and Kevin O'Connell leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Colts cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

IND72.4
Indianapolis Colts 72.4
MIN79.9
Minnesota Vikings 79.9
Clear Minnesota Vikings edge

Overall NFL Rank

IND#31
Indianapolis Colts #31
MIN#14
Minnesota Vikings #14
Minnesota Vikings ranks higher

QB Stability

IND75.0
Indianapolis Colts 75.0
MIN75.6
Minnesota Vikings 75.6
Slight Minnesota Vikings edge

Roster Strength

IND74.6
Indianapolis Colts 74.6
MIN79.6
Minnesota Vikings 79.6
Clear Minnesota Vikings edge

Coaching Direction

IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7
MIN83.0
Minnesota Vikings 83.0
Major Minnesota Vikings edge

Recent Performance

IND66.3
Indianapolis Colts 66.3
MIN86.9
Minnesota Vikings 86.9
Major Minnesota Vikings edge

Offense

IND73.3
Indianapolis Colts 73.3
MIN71.7
Minnesota Vikings 71.7
Slight Indianapolis Colts edge

Defense

IND73.6
Indianapolis Colts 73.6
MIN84.0
Minnesota Vikings 84.0
Major Minnesota Vikings edge

Franchise Direction

IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8
MIN79.0
Minnesota Vikings 79.0
Clear Minnesota Vikings edge

Explosiveness

IND70.7
Indianapolis Colts 70.7
MIN81.4
Minnesota Vikings 81.4
Major Minnesota Vikings edge

Conference Rank

IND#15
Indianapolis Colts #15
MIN#7
Minnesota Vikings #7
Minnesota Vikings ranks higher

Division Rank

IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3
MIN#4
Minnesota Vikings #4
Indianapolis Colts ranks higher

Outlook

INDPlayoff Long ShotMINIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Minnesota Vikings
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Indianapolis Colts

Remaining schedule rank: #32

Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars

Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans

Next five difficulty: 74.5

View Indianapolis Colts Road Ahead

Minnesota Vikings

Remaining schedule rank: #6

Toughest stretch: Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons

Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears

Next five difficulty: 80.6

View Minnesota Vikings Road Ahead

Minnesota has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 6. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Minnesota still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 3, 2026. Schedule data updated November 9, 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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