Drake Maye’s league-best deep passing efficiency lines up perfectly against a Texans defense that consistently invites shots downfield, while New England’s man-heavy, high-disruption defense attacks C.J. Stroud’s well-documented struggles versus pressure and man coverage — issues compounded by Houston’s injuries at wide receiver.
The Bills’ passing game faces a tough matchup against a Broncos defense that plays man coverage at one of the highest rates in the league and fields three above-average corners. Meanwhile,Matthew Stafford draws a Bears defense that ranks bottom-five in disruption, setting up an ideal spot for him to thrive from clean pockets.
The Rams' struggling coverage unit may not be able to contain surging Bears rookie Luther Burden III, whose average of 2.51 yards per route run ranks fifth among receivers with at least 100 routes run.
Jaleel McLaughlin's 5.2 yards per carry since Week 11 ranks in the top 10 among qualifying backs, allowing him to surpass this line in six of his past seven games.
Troy Franklin and Jauan Jennings profile as players whose target volume should rebound in the divisional round based on their route usage, quarterback tendencies and predicted target share.
Using PFF grading, we identify the top performer at each offensive line position from the teams still alive in the postseason to assemble the best possible five-man unit.
Using PFF’s snap-by-snap grading, we identify the offensive linemen whose play took a clear step forward in 2025 and cemented them as top-tier performers at their positions.
A significant part of the roster-building equation that every team must consider is which internal free agents to retain. Below is one player on an expiring contract whose franchise would love to re-sign.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman said players such as A.J. Brown are in short supply when asked if he would be open to trading the star wide receiver this offseason.
The Packers are working to bring back coach Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst, and the expectation is that there will be contract extensions for both, league sources told ESPN.
Samson Nacua, the brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, will not be charged after he was arrested last month for allegedly taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, with investigators now telling ABC7 that they believe it was accidental.
The Giants are finalizing a deal for John Harbaugh to become their next coach. It has been a rough decade for New York, but this hire could finally turn the tide.
When the Jets selected quarterback Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, they thought he'd win playoff games for years to come.
The Broncos elevated wide receiver Elijah Moore and tight end Caleb Lohner from the practice squad to the active roster for Saturday's game, the team announced Friday.
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