Clear edgeNE
New England Patriots
82.3PFM Team Score#12 NFL
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New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the New England Patriots higher than the Miami Dolphins overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
Current PFM Team Scores
MIA
Miami Dolphins
74.3PFM Team Score#25 NFL
WEEK 8 MATCHUP
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Who wins New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins?
Week 8 matchup
AwayNE4-3
HomeMIA1-5
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the New England Patriots Higher
Mike Vrabel gives the New England Patriots the stronger coaching operation. Preparation and in-game answers matter once the opening script no longer controls the game. The Miami Dolphins are closest in offense, where the teams remain essentially even.
New England also brings the bigger big-play threat. New England adds the stronger defense. That is enough to keep the New England Patriots ahead.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New England 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.
NENew England Patriots
MIAMiami Dolphins
MIAMI’S BEST PUSHBACK
Offense Is Miami’s Only Close Fight
Miami's offense gives the team one place to push back. Miami sits only 1.5 points behind New England in Offense, but close is not the same as an edge. New England still has Drake Maye at quarterback and Mike Vrabel leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Dolphins cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NE82.3
New England Patriots 82.3MIA74.3
Miami Dolphins 74.3Overall NFL Rank
NE#12
New England Patriots #12MIA#25
Miami Dolphins #25QB Stability
NE82.0
New England Patriots 82.0MIA77.2
Miami Dolphins 77.2Roster Strength
NE76.8
New England Patriots 76.8MIA78.4
Miami Dolphins 78.4Coaching Direction
NE85.3
New England Patriots 85.3MIA72.5
Miami Dolphins 72.5Recent Performance
NE84.8
New England Patriots 84.8MIA68.0
Miami Dolphins 68.0Offense
NE79.8
New England Patriots 79.8MIA78.3
Miami Dolphins 78.3Defense
NE81.9
New England Patriots 81.9MIA71.5
Miami Dolphins 71.5Franchise Direction
NE76.3
New England Patriots 76.3MIA72.8
Miami Dolphins 72.8Explosiveness
NE87.1
New England Patriots 87.1MIA70.9
Miami Dolphins 70.9Conference Rank
NE#6
New England Patriots #6MIA#13
Miami Dolphins #13Division Rank
NE#2
New England Patriots #2MIA#4
Miami Dolphins #4Outlook
NEPlayoff ContenderMIAPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: New England PatriotsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New England Patriots
Remaining schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 80.5
View New England Patriots Road AheadMiami Dolphins
Remaining schedule rank: #4
Toughest stretch: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 80.1
View Miami Dolphins Road AheadMiami has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 4. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Buffalo Bills. New England also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger coaching operation and the bigger big-play threat.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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