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Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders: PFM Team Comparison

The Washington Commanders hold a clear overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Washington separates itself through the bigger big-play threat and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

IND

Indianapolis Colts

72.3PFM Team Score#31 NFL
Clear edgeWSH

Washington Commanders

78.7PFM Team Score#17 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders: Previous Meetings

Indianapolis Colts lead the recorded series 1–0 over 1 meetings.

Indianapolis Colts1 wins
Washington Commanders0 wins
Recorded meetings1

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Oct 4, 2026Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders30–13Indianapolis Colts
  1. Oct 4, 20262026 season
    Indianapolis ColtsNeutral site30 – 13Washington CommandersNeutral site
    Indianapolis Colts 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 Washington Commanders Higher

The Washington Commanders have more ways to create a sudden scoring chance. That big-play ability can change field position before a defense settles in. The Indianapolis Colts are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.

Washington also brings the stronger coaching operation. Washington adds the deeper roster. The Washington Commanders still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Indianapolis vs. Washington 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
WSHWashington Commanders
Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Indianapolis Colts 75.3, Washington Commanders 84.1, edge WSH +8.8; Offense: Indianapolis Colts 73.1, Washington Commanders 80.1, edge WSH +7.0; Defense: Indianapolis Colts 73.2, Washington Commanders 76.8, edge WSH +3.6; Coaching Direction: Indianapolis Colts 72.4, Washington Commanders 78.3, edge WSH +5.9; Roster Depth: Indianapolis Colts 74.6, Washington Commanders 78.4, edge WSH +3.8. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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INDIANAPOLIS’ BEST PUSHBACK

Defense Is Indianapolis’ Only Close Fight

Indianapolis' defense gives the team one place to push back. Indianapolis sits only 3.6 points behind Washington in Defense, but close is not the same as an edge. Washington still has Jayden Daniels 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

IND72.3
Indianapolis Colts 72.3
WSH78.7
Washington Commanders 78.7
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Overall NFL Rank

IND#31
Indianapolis Colts #31
WSH#17
Washington Commanders #17
Washington Commanders ranks higher

QB Stability

IND75.3
Indianapolis Colts 75.3
WSH84.1
Washington Commanders 84.1
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Roster Strength

IND74.6
Indianapolis Colts 74.6
WSH78.4
Washington Commanders 78.4
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Coaching Direction

IND72.4
Indianapolis Colts 72.4
WSH78.3
Washington Commanders 78.3
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Recent Performance

IND66.0
Indianapolis Colts 66.0
WSH71.3
Washington Commanders 71.3
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Offense

IND73.1
Indianapolis Colts 73.1
WSH80.1
Washington Commanders 80.1
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Defense

IND73.2
Indianapolis Colts 73.2
WSH76.8
Washington Commanders 76.8
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Franchise Direction

IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8
WSH77.6
Washington Commanders 77.6
Clear Washington Commanders edge

Explosiveness

IND69.2
Indianapolis Colts 69.2
WSH82.1
Washington Commanders 82.1
Major Washington Commanders edge

Conference Rank

IND#15
Indianapolis Colts #15
WSH#9
Washington Commanders #9
Washington Commanders ranks higher

Division Rank

IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3
WSH#1
Washington Commanders #1
Washington Commanders ranks higher

Outlook

INDPlayoff Long ShotWSHIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Washington Commanders
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Indianapolis Colts

Remaining schedule rank: #30

Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars

Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans

Next five difficulty: 74.8

View Indianapolis Colts Road Ahead

Washington Commanders

Remaining schedule rank: #28

Toughest stretch: Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys

Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans

Next five difficulty: 76.5

View Washington Commanders Road Ahead

Washington has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 28. The strongest opponents include Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, and Houston Texans. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Washington still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 10, 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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