Each of Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami (FL) boasts a trait that not only has led it to the College Football Playoff semifinals, but also that separates it from the rest of the field.
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.
We're diving into every matchup in the wild-card round of the 2025 NFL season — including key storylines, matchups to watch and injury news. The Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers kick things off on Saturday afternoon.
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.
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.
Rookie Harold Fannin Jr. was a top fantasy contributor from the start, while T.J. Hockenson failed to overcome the Vikings' overall offensive failures.
The PFF Dwight Stephenson Award, named after the former Miami Dolphins great, is given annually to the NFL's best player, regardless of position. This year's winner is the Browns' Myles Garrett.
NFL teams can (and do) make adjustments come January, but squads have also demonstrated their core principles and identities over the regular season. With those tenets in mind, below is one schematic key to keep an eye on in every wild-card game.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford certainly isn’t playing like he is in the twilight phase of his career. In fact, he is well deserving of the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award for the 2025 season.
The 14 best teams in the NFL head into the postseason, all with hopes of lifting the Lombardi Trophy, but only one team can. So, we’ll look at the biggest strengths and weaknesses of every playoff team to see who really has the edge as we head into wild-card weekend.
Matthew Stafford earned his place on the PFF All-Pro Team by leading all quarterbacks in PFF passing grade (93.3), separating himself from the field with elite consistency throughout the regular season. Myles Garrett anchored the defense after leading edge defenders in PFF grade (92.7) and PFF pass-rush grade (93.3) while posting a record-setting 23-sack campaign.
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 a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.
Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother John to be out of a job very long but just hopes his next landing spot isn't in the AFC, where the Chargers reside. "As I told him, whatever team he goes to is going to be formidable," Jim said.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that his goal in life is to the retire as the owner with the most Super Bowl wins and that he has "work to do" to catch the Patriots' Robert Kraft.
Which QB fits with the Raiders at No. 1? How high could Jeremiyah Love go? Will the Buckeyes run the first round? Let's project the first 32 picks for April.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who sat out last week to help his hand heal from a Week 13 fracture, took snaps in practice and said the rest was helpful.
Packers QB Jordan Love, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion in Week 16, doesn't have any concerns about rust entering the wild-card game vs. the Bears.
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson said Monday that he fully intends to play next season. In preparation for free agency, he also recently switched to Athletes First superagent David Mulugheta, according to NFLPA records.
The Chiefs acknowledged Wednesday that they are aware of domestic violence allegations made by a woman who is the ex-girlfriend of Rashee Rice, with the team saying it's in communication with the league and will have no additional comment at this time.
Coaches for teams in the wild card round won't be available for head coaching interviews until next week and one of the assistants who is seen as likely to see some interest is Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula.
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