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As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF...
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All 257 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft are in the books, and we are using PFF data to separate the best hauls from the reaches. This comprehensive recap breaks down all 32...
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The San Francisco 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class earned a D grade, characterized by a series of significant reaches relative to the PFF Big Board. Using PFF Grades and...
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PFF grades all 32 teams from the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting which franchises maximized value, addressed needs and built the strongest classes.
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The framework for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh (April 23â??25) is officially set. Following the blockbuster trade on April 18, 2026, that sent Dexter...
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Most of the biggest 2026 NFL free agency moves have passed us by. Some teams overpaid, while others got great value.
Share • Mar 24, 2026 at 8:20 AM -
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Every NFL draft is defined as much by movement as it is by selection â?? and in 2026, the league's most valuable assets aren't just prospects, but the...
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NFL rosters look a lot different now than they did a few weeks ago. Here's how free agency shook up the rankings of the best and worst teams in the league.
Share • Mar 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM -
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The Titans ensure they can land Jeremiyah Love, while the Cardinals, Jets, Giants and Chiefs snap up potential defensive stars.
Share • Mar 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM -
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The 2026 NFL Draft is coming into focus, and team needs have shifted after the initial wave of NFL free agency.
Share • Mar 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM -
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The 2026 NFL free agency period has been a whirlwind, with teams across the league making aggressive moves to reshape their rosters. Below, we grade the major signings...
Share • Mar 16, 2026 at 2:40 AM -
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Check frequently for updates as we grade and analyze every transaction of the 2026 NFL free agency period.
Share • Mar 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM -
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The Maxx Crosby trade shakes things up in Round 1 of this three-round mock draft before the legal tampering period and NFL free agency get underway.
Share • Mar 9, 2026 at 6:20 AM -
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The legal tampering period opens Monday. Here's what to know about all 32 NFL teams before free agency begins.
Share • Mar 9, 2026 at 6:20 AM -
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Ahead of the legal tampering period, here's what to make of every NFC West team's roster status.
Share • Mar 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM -
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Combine standouts Sonny Styles and Monroe Freeling go off the board within the first six picks, while Ty Simpson cracks the first round as QB2.
Share • Mar 2, 2026 at 2:40 AM -
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In this three-round mock draft, the Cowboys load up on defense and the Browns get serious about adding offensive weapons.
Share • Feb 23, 2026 at 6:20 AM -
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We dive into every NFL team's rookie class after their first season of action, providing fantasy football insights along the way.
Share • Feb 23, 2026 at 3:40 AM -
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PFF remains a player evaluation site at its core, and the 101 is our chance to acknowledge and praise the best players from the 2025 season one last time before we look...
Share • Feb 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM -
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The Jets load up on defense in Round 1, while the Rams end their night by picking Matthew Stafford's successor.
Share • Feb 16, 2026 at 3:20 AM -
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The NFL offseason is here, and the 2026 NFL Draft order is set. Here's how the first round could play out.
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Max Chadwick details the highest-graded Super Bowl performances by rookies in the PFF era as we close in on Super Bowl 60.
Share • Feb 5, 2026 at 3:20 AM -
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As teams gear up for the offseason, here's how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space.
Share • Feb 3, 2026 at 4:40 AM -
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The NFL offseason is nearly here. With teams set to lock in on players to fill roster holes over the coming months, we're diving into exactly how that could play...
Share • Jan 29, 2026 at 2:40 AM -
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Here, we rank all 32 NFL teams by their level of quarterback need entering the 2026 offseason. These rankings are informed by on-field performance, with free agency and...
Share • Jan 28, 2026 at 3:20 AM -
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The NFL offseason is nearly upon us, providing hope to all teams that fell short of a Super Bowl â?? and the one that wins it all. Here is one breakout candidate...
Share • Jan 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM -
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Every NFL season produces stars who dominate highlight reels and award ballots, but just as often, some of the league's most impactful players operate in relative...
Share • Jan 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM -
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In this piece, we break down rookie production across all 32 teams from the 2025 season to date, presenting every rookie who logged meaningful snaps, with tables sorted...
Share • Jan 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM -
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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is returning to school, forcing the Jets to change directions at the top of this 2026 NFL mock draft.
Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM -
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Rashid Shaheed's opening kickoff return for a touchdown set the tone as Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks overwhelmed the San Francisco...
Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 7:40 AM -
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Using PFF grades and team-level data to identify the most pressing roster needs for all 32 teams heading into the offseason.
Share • Jan 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM -
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Max Chadwick provides one rookie who can be his team's X-factor during the NFL playoffs.
Share • Jan 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM -
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The San Francisco 49ers travel to face the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Wash., on Saturday, Jan. 17, with kickoff set for 8:00 pm ET on FOX.
Share • Jan 14, 2026 at 3:40 AM -
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As teams gear up for the offseason, here's how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space.
Share • Jan 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM -
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A contest between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks is among the divisional-round games that present early betting value.
Share • Jan 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM -
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The San Francisco 49ers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 in their wild-card matchup, but lost star tight end George Kittle for the remainder of the playoffs. Christian...
Share • Jan 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM -
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Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball for every wild-card game.
Share • Jan 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM -
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The San Francisco 49ers travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sunday, Jan. 11, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 3:40 AM -
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Positive contributions from rookies are crucial for Super Bowl contenders and bottom-dwellers alike. Here was each NFL team's top first-year contributor during the...
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Seattle locked up the NFC's No. 1 seed and the NFC West title by stifling San Francisco's high-powered offense in a 13-3 win, leaning on a dominant defense and a...
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Every New Year brings the familiar tradition of setting resolutions â?? going to the gym more consistently, reading more books or simply committing to...
Share • Jan 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM -
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch and injury news. The Carolina Panthers and Tampa...
Share • Jan 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM -
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The power rankings below provide clear tiers on each NFL team's market assessment, offering a comprehensive view of team standings and future prospects. All of the...
Share • Dec 31, 2025 at 2:40 AM -
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Las Vegas resets at quarterback by landing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, a poised and efficient passer whose ball security stands in sharp contrast to the...
Share • Dec 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM -
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The 49ers prevailed in a back-and-forth affair, led by Brock Purdy's five touchdowns. San Francisco remains in the hunt for the NFC's No. 1 seed.
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Dallas Cowboys and...
Share • Dec 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM -
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The 49ers added insult to injury with a game-sealing pick-six, all but ending the Colts' playoff hopes. Indianapolis has now lost five in a row.
Share • Dec 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM -
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The Buffalo Bills claim the No. 2 spot in PFF's Week 17 NFL power rankings.
Share • Dec 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM -
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Brock Purdy and the 49ers turned it up a notch against the Colts to close out Week 16, despite having already clinched a playoff berth based on the week's prior...
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After Tua Tagovailoa's benching, the Dolphins get aggressive to secure their next starting quarterback: Indiana's Heisman-winning Fernando Mendoza.
Share • Dec 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM -
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San Francisco 49ers (-5.5) vs. Indianapolis Colts [Total: 46] Game Overview An interconference matchup between two teams trending in very different...
Share • Dec 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM -
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PFF's media research team has been hard at work preparing for kickoff by pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league...
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Los Angeles Rams and...
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The Buffalo Bills move into the top three in PFF's Week 16 NFL Power Rankings.
Share • Dec 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM -
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The Jets trade up for quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who ranks fifth among FBS quarterbacks in PFF passing grade (90.5) and leads the nation with 33 passing...
Share • Dec 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM -
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Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes and San Francisco scored on its first five possessions to cruise past the Titans 37-24, snapping Tennessee's brief momentum and...
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Elite defensive lines can change the course of a game by applying pressure, forcing hurried throws and creating turnovers while also stifling run plays to control the...
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa...
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The Seattle Seahawks move into the top three in PFF's latest NFL Power Rankings.
Share • Dec 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM -
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Myles Garrett continues to anchor one of the NFL's most dominant defensive lines as he chases the single-season sack record, even while injuries to Maliek Collins and...
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