Clear edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
90.8PFM Team Score#1 NFL
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: PFM Team Comparison
The Kansas City Chiefs hold a clear overall advantage over the Denver Broncos in the current PFM ratings. Kansas City separates itself through the bigger big-play threat and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
DEN
Denver Broncos
83.2PFM Team Score#9 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
The Kansas City Chiefs are the bigger threat to change a game with one play. Denver has less room for a coverage mistake or missed tackle. The Denver Broncos are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the stronger coaching operation. Kansas City adds the deeper roster. The Kansas City Chiefs still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Kansas City vs. Denver Across the Core Pillars
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KCKansas City Chiefs
DENDenver Broncos
DENVER’S BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is Denver’s Only Close Fight
Denver's defense gives the team one place to push back. The Broncos are only 2.2 points behind Kansas City in Defense, but that is where Denver's case ends. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Broncos cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
KC90.8
Kansas City Chiefs 90.8DEN83.2
Denver Broncos 83.2Overall NFL Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1DEN#9
Denver Broncos #9QB Stability
KC86.1
Kansas City Chiefs 86.1DEN81.9
Denver Broncos 81.9Roster Strength
KC84.0
Kansas City Chiefs 84.0DEN80.2
Denver Broncos 80.2Coaching Direction
KC92.8
Kansas City Chiefs 92.8DEN85.0
Denver Broncos 85.0Recent Performance
KC86.9
Kansas City Chiefs 86.9DEN84.7
Denver Broncos 84.7Offense
KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2DEN76.7
Denver Broncos 76.7Defense
KC86.4
Kansas City Chiefs 86.4DEN84.2
Denver Broncos 84.2Franchise Direction
KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2DEN77.5
Denver Broncos 77.5Explosiveness
KC83.0
Kansas City Chiefs 83.0DEN68.8
Denver Broncos 68.8Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1DEN#4
Denver Broncos #4Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1DEN#2
Denver Broncos #2Outlook
KCSuper Bowl FavoriteDENPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #11
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 78.3
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadDenver Broncos
Remaining schedule rank: #24
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 78.6
View Denver Broncos Road AheadKansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 11. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Buffalo Bills. Denver 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 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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