Slight edgeMIA
Miami Dolphins
73.9PFM Team Score#26 NFL
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Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: PFM Team Comparison
The Miami Dolphins hold a slight overall advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the current PFM ratings. Miami separates itself through the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
IND
Indianapolis Colts
72.4PFM Team Score#31 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Miami Dolphins Higher
The Miami Dolphins bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Indianapolis when the opening approach stalls. Indianapolis' strongest counterargument is Defense. Both defenses carry real risk. The Indianapolis Colts have the better chance to keep that problem from controlling the overall judgment.
Miami also brings the deeper roster. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Miami's slight overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Miami vs. Indianapolis Across the Core Pillars
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MIAMiami Dolphins
INDIndianapolis Colts
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Indianapolis Colts’ Best Argument
The Indianapolis Colts own the higher defensive grade, although the unit still falls short of the strength range. The defense advantage is a real point in Indianapolis' favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Indianapolis is that Miami counters with the more dependable offense and the deeper roster.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA73.9
Miami Dolphins 73.9IND72.4
Indianapolis Colts 72.4Overall NFL Rank
MIA#26
Miami Dolphins #26IND#31
Indianapolis Colts #31QB Stability
MIA77.1
Miami Dolphins 77.1IND75.0
Indianapolis Colts 75.0Roster Strength
MIA78.5
Miami Dolphins 78.5IND74.6
Indianapolis Colts 74.6Coaching Direction
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3IND72.7
Indianapolis Colts 72.7Recent Performance
MIA68.1
Miami Dolphins 68.1IND66.3
Indianapolis Colts 66.3Offense
MIA78.5
Miami Dolphins 78.5IND73.3
Indianapolis Colts 73.3Defense
MIA67.7
Miami Dolphins 67.7IND73.6
Indianapolis Colts 73.6Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8IND72.8
Indianapolis Colts 72.8Explosiveness
MIA70.1
Miami Dolphins 70.1IND70.7
Indianapolis Colts 70.7Conference Rank
MIA#13
Miami Dolphins #13IND#15
Indianapolis Colts #15Division Rank
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4IND#3
Indianapolis Colts #3Outlook
MIAPlayoff Long ShotINDPlayoff Long Shot
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #5
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos
Next five difficulty: 80.7
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadIndianapolis Colts
Remaining schedule rank: #32
Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans
Next five difficulty: 74.5
View Indianapolis Colts Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 5. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and Denver Broncos. Indianapolis gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Miami still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated November 3, 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.
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