IND
Indianapolis Colts
74.2PFM Team Score#26 NFL
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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 defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeMIN
Minnesota Vikings
79.9PFM Team Score#14 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Minnesota Vikings Higher
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Minnesota Vikings sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. Indianapolis' strongest counterargument is Offense. The Indianapolis Colts have the better offensive grade, although the unit still needs too much help from the rest of the team.
Minnesota also brings the stronger coaching operation. Minnesota adds the deeper roster. 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
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Indianapolis Colts’ Best Argument
The offensive edge leans toward Indianapolis, but the rating still identifies the unit as a concern. The offense advantage is a real point in Indianapolis' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Indianapolis is that Minnesota counters with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
IND74.2
Indianapolis Colts 74.2MIN79.9
Minnesota Vikings 79.9Overall NFL Rank
IND#26
Indianapolis Colts #26MIN#14
Minnesota Vikings #14QB Stability
IND75.9
Indianapolis Colts 75.9MIN75.4
Minnesota Vikings 75.4Roster Strength
IND74.8
Indianapolis Colts 74.8MIN79.4
Minnesota Vikings 79.4Coaching Direction
IND73.4
Indianapolis Colts 73.4MIN83.0
Minnesota Vikings 83.0Recent Performance
IND73.2
Indianapolis Colts 73.2MIN88.3
Minnesota Vikings 88.3Offense
IND76.7
Indianapolis Colts 76.7MIN70.8
Minnesota Vikings 70.8Defense
IND73.6
Indianapolis Colts 73.6MIN84.0
Minnesota Vikings 84.0Franchise Direction
IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7MIN79.1
Minnesota Vikings 79.1Explosiveness
IND74.5
Indianapolis Colts 74.5MIN72.8
Minnesota Vikings 72.8Conference Rank
IND#13
Indianapolis Colts #13MIN#7
Minnesota Vikings #7Division Rank
IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3MIN#4
Minnesota Vikings #4Outlook
INDPlayoff Long ShotMINIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Minnesota VikingsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Indianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #30
Toughest stretch: Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings
Next five difficulty: 76.6
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadMinnesota Vikings
Remaining schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 82.9
View Minnesota Vikings Road AheadMinnesota has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Minnesota still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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