Major edgeKC
Kansas City Chiefs
88.5PFM Team Score#2 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
74.7PFM Team Score#24 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 steadier quarterback room. 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 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
KC88.5
Kansas City Chiefs 88.5MIA74.7
Miami Dolphins 74.7Overall NFL Rank
KC#2
Kansas City Chiefs #2MIA#24
Miami Dolphins #24QB Stability
KC87.1
Kansas City Chiefs 87.1MIA78.5
Miami Dolphins 78.5Roster Strength
KC85.0
Kansas City Chiefs 85.0MIA79.0
Miami Dolphins 79.0Coaching Direction
KC92.6
Kansas City Chiefs 92.6MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5Recent Performance
KC78.0
Kansas City Chiefs 78.0MIA67.6
Miami Dolphins 67.6Offense
KC83.5
Kansas City Chiefs 83.5MIA76.9
Miami Dolphins 76.9Defense
KC84.9
Kansas City Chiefs 84.9MIA73.0
Miami Dolphins 73.0Franchise Direction
KC80.1
Kansas City Chiefs 80.1MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8Explosiveness
KC80.6
Kansas City Chiefs 80.6MIA70.9
Miami Dolphins 70.9Conference Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1MIA#12
Miami Dolphins #12Division Rank
KC#1
Kansas City Chiefs #1MIA#3
Miami Dolphins #3Outlook
KCSuper Bowl FavoriteMIANeeds More Help
Stronger outlook: Kansas City ChiefsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Kansas City Chiefs
Remaining schedule rank: #15
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
Next five difficulty: 79.6
View Kansas City Chiefs Road AheadMiami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 81.8
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. 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 September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 17, 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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