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Miami Dolphins
72.7PFM Team Score#31 NFL
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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 more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Major edgeSF
San Francisco 49ers
89.1PFM Team Score#3 NFL
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 more dependable offense. San Francisco adds the stronger defense. 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
MIA72.7
Miami Dolphins 72.7SF89.1
San Francisco 49ers 89.1Overall NFL Rank
MIA#31
Miami Dolphins #31SF#3
San Francisco 49ers #3QB Stability
MIA77.6
Miami Dolphins 77.6SF86.3
San Francisco 49ers 86.3Roster Strength
MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3SF83.7
San Francisco 49ers 83.7Coaching Direction
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3SF85.5
San Francisco 49ers 85.5Recent Performance
MIA64.1
Miami Dolphins 64.1SF90.2
San Francisco 49ers 90.2Offense
MIA67.7
Miami Dolphins 67.7SF87.8
San Francisco 49ers 87.8Defense
MIA72.3
Miami Dolphins 72.3SF83.3
San Francisco 49ers 83.3Franchise Direction
MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8SF75.5
San Francisco 49ers 75.5Explosiveness
MIA70.1
Miami Dolphins 70.1SF87.3
San Francisco 49ers 87.3Conference Rank
MIA#15
Miami Dolphins #15SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2Division Rank
MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4SF#2
San Francisco 49ers #2Outlook
MIAPlayoff Long ShotSFSuper Bowl Favorite
Stronger outlook: San Francisco 49ersSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Miami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #8
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 79.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadSan Francisco 49ers
Remaining schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 79.7
View San Francisco 49ers Road AheadSan Francisco has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 7. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. Miami gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while San Francisco still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 6, 2026. Schedule data updated October 6, 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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