Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
91.3PFM Team Score#1 NFL
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Kansas City Chiefs higher than the Miami Dolphins overall, with a major advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
MIA
Miami Dolphins
72.7PFM Team Score#31 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Kansas City Chiefs Higher
The Kansas City Chiefs have the stronger coaching operation under Andy Reid. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The Miami Dolphins are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.
Kansas City also brings the stronger defense. Kansas City adds the more dependable offense. PFM still has the Kansas City Chiefs in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Kansas City vs. Miami 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.
KCKansas City Chiefs
MIAMiami Dolphins
MIAMI’S BEST PUSHBACK
Roster Strength Is Miami’s Only Close Fight
Miami's roster gives the team one place to push back. Miami sits only 6.1 points behind Kansas City in Roster Strength, but close is not the same as an edge. Kansas City still has Patrick Mahomes at quarterback and Andy Reid leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Dolphins cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
KC91.3
Kansas City Chiefs 91.3MIA72.7
Miami Dolphins 72.7Overall NFL Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1MIA#31
Miami Dolphins #31QB Stability
KC87.0
Kansas City Chiefs 87.0MIA77.6
Miami Dolphins 77.6Roster Strength
KC84.4
Kansas City Chiefs 84.4MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3Coaching Direction
KC92.8
Kansas City Chiefs 92.8MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3Recent Performance
KC87.3
Kansas City Chiefs 87.3MIA64.1
Miami Dolphins 64.1Offense
KC87.5
Kansas City Chiefs 87.5MIA67.7
Miami Dolphins 67.7Defense
KC85.2
Kansas City Chiefs 85.2MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3Franchise Direction
KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8Explosiveness
KC86.1
Kansas City Chiefs 86.1MIA70.1
Miami Dolphins 70.1Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1MIA#15
Miami Dolphins #15Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4Outlook
KCSuper Bowl FavoriteMIAPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #6
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.5
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadMiami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 79.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadKansas City has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 6. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. Miami 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 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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