FF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff — pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you.
Michelle Magdziuk provides the top running back takeaways from Week 2 that could have a significant impact on fantasy football points in Week 3 and beyond.
A classic AFC East rivalry kicks off the Week 3 NFL slate, as the Dolphins travel to Buffalo to face a Bills team they haven’t beaten at Highmark Stadium since 2016.
A staple atop the rankings last season, the Cleveland Browns defensive line reclaims the No. 1 spot, led by the dominant tandem of Myles Garrett and Maliek Collins.
Advanced coverage grade uses machine learning to map the separation allowed on a play to the expected PFF coverage grade the player would have earned had they been targeted. This system also takes into account the difficulty of the assignment and the situation when making that assessment.
Elite defensive linemen don’t just have to beat their blockers — they often have to beat double teams and chip blocks designed specifically to stop them. By analyzing chip-block and double-team rates, we can identify which NFL defenders consistently face extra attention in the trenches and still manage to make an impact. [am4show have=’p51;p64;p69;p90;p92;’ guest_error=’gold_required’ […]
Separation percentage measures how often a receiver beats the coverage to get open rather than benefiting from a defense more focused on limiting yards after the catch or stopping them short of the first down.
Line moves tell a story — the edge comes from knowing whether it’s a true signal or just an overreaction. Injuries, weather and public pick releases are just a few of the forces that can push numbers around, but the real value comes from understanding which shifts actually matter.
Quarterback is the most important position on the field, but we can often get stuck in their most recent blunders or successes, making it difficult to come up with an objective ranking. In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we’ve evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present […]
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could return this week against the Cardinals after missing last Sunday's victory over the Saints because of a toe injury.
Khalil Mack's left elbow injury, which left him sidelined and in a sling for much of the Chargers' Week 2 victory over the Raiders, isn't season-ending, a source confirmed to ESPN.
After tearing the plantar fascia in his left foot while calling a timeout Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he feels "good" and doesn't have any lingering issues from the injury.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray took down an Instagram post that included a photo of him wearing a Michael Vick jersey while posing with one of his bulldogs, saying that he "in no way, shape or form" condones dogfighting.
The Commanders' return to Washington is finally official as the District of Columbia Council voted 11-2 in favor of the measure once more -- an expected outcome given its vote more than a month ago but one that faced some brief uncertainty Wednesday.
In two games against the Rams last year — one in the regular season, one in the playoffs — Eagles running back Saquon Barkley totaled 460 rushing yards and 534 yards from scrimmage.
When the Steelers face the Patriots on Sunday, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin will be facing a team he has had little success against — but an opposing coach he has had much success against.
In early 2022 (if not during the 2021 season), the Dolphins were cooking up a plan that entailed coach Sean Payton and quarterback Tom Brady joining forces.
A number of teams around the league will be starting backup quarterbacks this week, but Jets head coach Aaron Glenn thinks his club is better situated than the others.
After the Steelers lost to the Seahawks in Week 2, their quarterback Aaron Rodgers opined that "it's good for us" to lose a game because people might have been feeling too good about themselves after a win in the season opener.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff had one of the best games of his career on Sunday against the Bears, and he gives the Lions' offensive line the bulk of the credit.
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