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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball for every wild-card game.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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The Buffalo Bills claim the No. 2 spot in PFF's Week 17 NFL power rankings.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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The Green Bay Packers move up to No. 2 in PFF's Week 14 NFL Power Rankings.
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As the NFL season nears its end, some teams are already cementing their status as playoff contenders, with their eyes firmly on a Super Bowl run. Others, unfortunately...
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The 49ers suffocated the Browns with stingy defense â?? namely, two important turnovers â?? to move to 9-4.
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The Browns' defensive line ranks first in every major PFF metric through 12 weeks of the 2025 season. They own the league's top overall grade, pass-rush grade and...
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Green Bay Packers and...
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The Los Angeles Rams remain on top in PFF's Week 13 NFL Power Rankings.
Share • Nov 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM -
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The 49ers moved to 8-4 with a 20-9 victory over the Panthers. The win helps them keep pace with the Rams and Seahawks in a tight NFC West race.
Share • Nov 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM -
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The Los Angeles Rams enter the stretch run in pole position, projected to win 13.2 games with a 98.6% chance to make the playoffs. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos...
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As the NFL season nears its end, some teams are already cementing their status as playoff contenders, with their eyes firmly on a Super Bowl run. Others, unfortunately...
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Christian McCaffrey totaled 142 yards and scored in his return to Carolina, powering the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 win despite Brock Purdy's three first-half...
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Despite being significant underdogs, the Panthers have performed well when taking seven or more points, holding a 2-1 ATS record. The 49ers defense has underperformed in...
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Buffalo Bills and Houston...
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The top five remains the same, and the Patriots join the top 10 ahead of Week 12.
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The top three teams are unchanged in PFF's Week 12 NFL Power Rankings.
Share • Nov 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM -
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We break down the advanced metrics after every game of the Week 11 slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.
Share • Nov 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM -
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Brock Purdy's return went swimmingly for the 49ers, as the quarterback threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant win over the Cardinals. Christian McCaffrey...
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The Browns retain the top spot in the PFF defensive line rankings ahead of Week 11, though the Broncos and Eagles have jumped four spots after Week 10.
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The New York Jets and New...
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The Rams occupy the top spot in PFF's NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 11.
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Matthew Stafford extended his MVP campaign with 280 yards and four more touchdowns, pushing the Rams to 7-2. Los Angeles' fierce defense also forced two turnovers to...
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The Browns remain atop the defensive line rankings after Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.
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We're diving into every matchup in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season â?? including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Las Vegas Raiders and Denver...
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The New York Jets, in particular, shook up the NFL trade deadline by shipping off star players, and now they have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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