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 interceptions. San Francisco shifted to a run-heavy, short-passing approach after halftime, with McCaffrey’s 12-yard touchdown run and a Matt Gay field goal extending a lead the defense protected throughout. […]
PFF’s fantasy football recap focuses on player usage and stats, breaking down all the vital information you need to achieve fantasy success in 2025. Carolina Panthers @ San Francisco 49ers Ricky Pearsall’s snap rate returns to normal: Pearsall played a higher percentage of snaps in 12 personnel than he did last week. Pearsall opened the […]
We’re using PFF’s Premium Stats to dig into the numbers behind Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start. And the data offers a clearer look at how he performed beyond the box score.
Myles Garrett continued to strengthen his Defensive Player of the Year case in Week 12, producing 11 pressures — including three sacks — and earning a 92.8 PFF pass-rush grade in another dominant outing. On offense, Jahmyr Gibbs exploded for 264 total yards and a 91.4 PFF grade, ripping off multiple long runs and forcing […]
Jahmyr Gibbs delivered one of Week 12’s most explosive performances, piling up 264 total yards and shredding the Giants defense with multiple long runs. Rashee Rice matched that impact on the Chiefs’ side, turning 12 targets into 141 yards while averaging 3.62 yards per route run as Patrick Mahomes’ top option.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his breakout season with another explosive downfield touchdown, earning a +1.5 PFF grade on one of Week 12’s most impressive receptions. Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders matched that highlight with a +1.5 graded throw of his own, showcasing poise under pressure in his first career start.
Overall, this class blends blue-chip defensive playmakers, a deep perimeter talent pool and a more meaningful cluster of quarterbacks worthy of early consideration than last cycle.
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, are already looking toward the future, with fans and decision-makers turning their attention to the offseason and the upcoming draft.
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PFF’s Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down all the key storylines, standout performances and analytical takeaways from Week 13 of the college football season.
Before the games kick off in the final weekend of the regular season, here’s what PFF’s updated playoff bracket would look like based on our top 25 for the week.
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 the absence of Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, ranking 29th in EPA per play allowed.
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49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a "cheap shot" from Tre'von Moehrig by throwing an open-handed right cross to the Panthers safety's face after the final whistle Monday night.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has entered the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the flight home Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell said.
The MRI for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield revealed a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder but showed no additional damage, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.
Dallas was down 21. Detroit was down 10. And Kansas City was down 11. What did we learn as all three rallied in the second half to win their Week 12 games?
The Panthers offense took its time getting going on Monday night, but their biggest play of the night has brought them back within one score of the 49ers.
Christian McCaffrey scored 50 touchdowns as a member of the Panthers and he scored his first touchdown against the team in the third quarter of Monday night's game at Levi's Stadium.
Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn had a pair of interceptions in the first half of Monday night's game against the 49ers, but he may not be around for the second half.
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy played a sloppy first half in Monday night's game against the Panthers, but his team still leads 10-3 at the halftime break.
After Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Cowboys, during which the Eagles blew a 21-0 lead, Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley said of the opponents, "They wanted it a little more."
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that he anticipates Joe Burrow starting at quarterback against the Ravens on Thanksgiving and the team's first injury report of the week sends the same message.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that safety Kyle Hamilton avoided a serious ankle injury in Baltimore's win over the Jets, but it's not a sure thing that he'll be able to play in Week 13.
The Eagles jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first 19 minutes of Sunday's game in Dallas, but their offense never scored again in what wound up as a 24-21 loss.
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