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Miami Dolphins
72.4PFM Team Score#30 NFL
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Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Minnesota Vikings higher than the Miami Dolphins overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeMIN
Minnesota Vikings
79.9PFM Team Score#14 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Minnesota Vikings Higher
The Minnesota Vikings own the stronger defense. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day. Miami's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The Miami Dolphins have the less unsettled quarterback situation, although the grade remains below the strength range.
Minnesota also brings the stronger coaching operation. Minnesota adds the clearer long-term football direction. PFM still has the Minnesota Vikings in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Miami vs. Minnesota Across the Core Pillars
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MIAMiami Dolphins
MINMinnesota Vikings
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Miami Dolphins’ Best Argument
Quarterback is still a concern for both teams, but the Miami Dolphins carry less uncertainty than the Minnesota Vikings. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Minnesota still answers with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA72.4
Miami Dolphins 72.4MIN79.9
Minnesota Vikings 79.9Overall NFL Rank
MIA#30
Miami Dolphins #30MIN#14
Minnesota Vikings #14QB Stability
MIA77.0
Miami Dolphins 77.0MIN75.4
Minnesota Vikings 75.4Roster Strength
MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3MIN79.4
Minnesota Vikings 79.4Coaching Direction
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3MIN83.0
Minnesota Vikings 83.0Recent Performance
MIA63.0
Miami Dolphins 63.0MIN88.3
Minnesota Vikings 88.3Offense
MIA69.0
Miami Dolphins 69.0MIN70.8
Minnesota Vikings 70.8Defense
MIA71.6
Miami Dolphins 71.6MIN84.0
Minnesota Vikings 84.0Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8MIN79.1
Minnesota Vikings 79.1Explosiveness
MIA69.6
Miami Dolphins 69.6MIN72.8
Minnesota Vikings 72.8Conference Rank
MIA#15
Miami Dolphins #15MIN#7
Minnesota Vikings #7Division Rank
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4MIN#4
Minnesota Vikings #4Outlook
MIAPlayoff Long ShotMINIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Minnesota VikingsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears
Next five difficulty: 80.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadMinnesota Vikings
Remaining schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 82.9
View Minnesota Vikings Road AheadMinnesota has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Miami gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Minnesota still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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