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Use this page to access all of PFF’s weekly rankings — from position groups like quarterbacks and cornerbacks to full unit rankings such as offensive and defensive lines.
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As we move deeper into the NFL season, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. So, over the last few weeks, PFF has started to map out the NFL draft landscape, constructing early mock drafts with the help of the PFF mock draft simulator.
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The Cardinals land their quarterback of the future in Fernando Mendoza at No. 7, then turn their attention to rebuilding the secondary with ball-hawking corner Keith Abney II and versatile safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
PFF Grades and Data: Key insights for the Week 15 NFL games December 11, 2025
PFF’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. So, whether you’re looking to win your fantasy matchup, hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, […]
Fantasy Football: Running back report entering Week 15 December 11, 2025
Michelle Magdziuk provides the top running back takeaways from Week 14 that could have a significant impact on fantasy football points in Week 15 and beyond.
2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 15: The Rams continue to excel in run defense, Vikings stand out in Week 14 December 11, 2025
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 tempo. This season, we will closely monitor NFL defensive line play. Unlike our offensive line rankings, which in some cases consider previous-season rankings, these rankings will be based […]
2025 NFL cornerback rankings ahead of Week 15 December 11, 2025
These rankings utilize PFF All-Coverage charting and data to rank the cornerbacks, providing insights into PFF coverage grades and our Successful Coverage Over Expected (SCOE) metric, which measures how well each coverage defender performed above expectations on non-targeted coverage snaps.
PFF Advanced Coverage Grade: Ranking the best defenders in the NFL ahead of Week 15 December 11, 2025
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.
2025 NFL quarterback rankings ahead of Week 15 December 11, 2025
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.
NFL Week 15 fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em December 11, 2025
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Falcons-Buccaneers Thursday Night Football Week 15 Preview: Odds, lines, best bets December 11, 2025
Count on rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka to get back on track against a Falcons defense that has struggled to limit volume to receivers since returning from their bye.
NFL wide receiver rankings ahead of Week 15 December 11, 2025
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Fantasy Football: 3 WR/CB matchups to target and avoid for Week 15 December 11, 2025
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Herbert: Hand sore but X-rays were mostly clean December 11, 2025
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NFL memo outlines priorities for new referee CBA December 11, 2025
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Bucs activate receivers Evans, McMillan from IR December 11, 2025
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Ravens, DT Jones reach extension before hearing December 11, 2025
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Steelers' Watt at hospital having lung evaluated December 11, 2025
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Lamar Jackson returns to practice on Thursday after Wednesday rest day December 11, 2025
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Matt LaFleur: Josh Jacobs unlikely to practice Thursday, we'll see how he feels tomorrow December 11, 2025
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Sherrone Moore remains in custody December 11, 2025
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Sean McVay: I'm truly happy for Jared Goff December 11, 2025
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Patrick Mahomes: I know percentages are not high, but I think it'd be special if we made a run December 11, 2025
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Dave Canales: We have to treat every game as a championship opportunity December 11, 2025
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Jalen Hurts: It's about how you respond, I'm confident I'll do it well December 11, 2025
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Caleb Williams wants to avoid being on receiving end of Myles Garrett's record-breaking sack December 11, 2025
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