Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
90.8PFM 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
74.3PFM Team Score#25 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 bigger big-play threat. 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 5.6 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
KC90.8
Kansas City Chiefs 90.8MIA74.3
Miami Dolphins 74.3Overall NFL Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1MIA#25
Miami Dolphins #25QB Stability
KC86.1
Kansas City Chiefs 86.1MIA77.2
Miami Dolphins 77.2Roster Strength
KC84.0
Kansas City Chiefs 84.0MIA78.4
Miami Dolphins 78.4Coaching Direction
KC92.8
Kansas City Chiefs 92.8MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5Recent Performance
KC86.9
Kansas City Chiefs 86.9MIA68.0
Miami Dolphins 68.0Offense
KC87.2
Kansas City Chiefs 87.2MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3Defense
KC86.4
Kansas City Chiefs 86.4MIA71.5
Miami Dolphins 71.5Franchise Direction
KC80.2
Kansas City Chiefs 80.2MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8Explosiveness
KC83.0
Kansas City Chiefs 83.0MIA70.9
Miami Dolphins 70.9Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1MIA#13
Miami Dolphins #13Division 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: #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 AheadMiami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 80.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Buffalo Bills. Kansas City also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
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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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