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Indianapolis Colts
73.5PFM Team Score#29 NFL
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Pittsburgh Steelers higher than the Indianapolis Colts overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgePIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
79.5PFM Team Score#15 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Pittsburgh Steelers Higher
Mike McCarthy gives the Pittsburgh Steelers 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 qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Pittsburgh also brings the stronger defense. Pittsburgh adds the deeper roster. That is enough to keep the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Indianapolis vs. Pittsburgh 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
PITPittsburgh Steelers
INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK
QB Stability Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight
Daniel Jones gives Indianapolis one place to push back. The Colts are only 0.6 points behind Pittsburgh in QB Stability, but that is where Indianapolis' case ends. Pittsburgh still has the deeper roster and Mike McCarthy leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Colts cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
IND73.5
Indianapolis Colts 73.5PIT79.5
Pittsburgh Steelers 79.5Overall NFL Rank
IND#29
Indianapolis Colts #29PIT#15
Pittsburgh Steelers #15QB Stability
IND75.1
Indianapolis Colts 75.1PIT74.5
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.5Roster Strength
IND75.2
Indianapolis Colts 75.2PIT78.2
Pittsburgh Steelers 78.2Coaching Direction
IND72.9
Indianapolis Colts 72.9PIT83.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.9Recent Performance
IND69.5
Indianapolis Colts 69.5PIT83.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 83.7Offense
IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3PIT77.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 77.9Defense
IND75.5
Indianapolis Colts 75.5PIT85.7
Pittsburgh Steelers 85.7Franchise Direction
IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7PIT74.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 74.9Explosiveness
IND71.8
Indianapolis Colts 71.8PIT73.1
Pittsburgh Steelers 73.1Conference Rank
IND#14
Indianapolis Colts #14PIT#8
Pittsburgh Steelers #8Division Rank
IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3PIT#3
Pittsburgh Steelers #3Outlook
INDPlayoff Long ShotPITIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Pittsburgh SteelersSCHEDULE 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 AheadPittsburgh Steelers
Remaining schedule rank: #25
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars
Next five difficulty: 78.9
View Pittsburgh Steelers Road AheadPittsburgh has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 25. The strongest opponents include Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Pittsburgh 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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