MIA
Miami Dolphins
74.7PFM Team Score#24 NFL
Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers: PFM Team Comparison
The San Francisco 49ers hold a major overall advantage over the Miami Dolphins in the current PFM ratings. San Francisco separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
86.8PFM Team Score#4 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the San Francisco 49ers Higher
The San Francisco 49ers have the stronger coaching operation under Kyle Shanahan. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The Miami Dolphins are closest in franchise direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
San Francisco also brings the stronger defense. San Francisco adds the more dependable offense. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase San Francisco's major overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Miami vs. San Francisco Across the Core Pillars
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MIAMiami Dolphins
SFSan Francisco 49ers
MIAMI’S BEST PUSHBACK
Franchise Direction Is Miami’s Only Close Fight
Miami's long-term direction gives the team one place to push back. The Dolphins are only 2.7 points behind San Francisco in Franchise Direction, but that is where Miami's case ends. San Francisco still has Brock Purdy at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Dolphins cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIA74.7
Miami Dolphins 74.7SF86.8
San Francisco 49ers 86.8Overall NFL Rank
MIA#24
Miami Dolphins #24SF#4
San Francisco 49ers #4QB Stability
MIA78.5
Miami Dolphins 78.5SF85.5
San Francisco 49ers 85.5Roster Strength
MIA79.0
Miami Dolphins 79.0SF83.8
San Francisco 49ers 83.8Coaching Direction
MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5SF85.0
San Francisco 49ers 85.0Recent Performance
MIA67.6
Miami Dolphins 67.6SF85.2
San Francisco 49ers 85.2Offense
MIA76.9
Miami Dolphins 76.9SF85.2
San Francisco 49ers 85.2Defense
MIA73.0
Miami Dolphins 73.0SF82.1
San Francisco 49ers 82.1Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5Explosiveness
MIA70.9
Miami Dolphins 70.9SF77.7
San Francisco 49ers 77.7Conference Rank
MIA#12
Miami Dolphins #12SF#3
San Francisco 49ers #3Division Rank
MIA#3
Miami Dolphins #3SF#3
San Francisco 49ers #3Outlook
MIANeeds More HelpSFSuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami 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 AheadSan Francisco 49ers
Remaining schedule rank: #12
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 80.4
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. San Francisco 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 14, 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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