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Top-graded CFL players of Week 21: Highlighting the league’s best performers October 28, 2025
From quarterbacks dissecting defenses to defensive linemen wreaking havoc in the trenches, these are the athletes who stood out above the rest in Week 21. We'll be highlighting this group every week of the season, so CFL fans can keep track of the top-tier talent making an impact across the league.
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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.
NFL Lockdown Report: Best defenders at preventing separation in coverage October 28, 2025
Lockdown Percentage focuses on coverage, measuring how well a defender prevents a receiver from getting open.
NFL Separation Report: Best receivers at beating coverage to get open October 28, 2025
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.
PFF Power Ratings Release: NFL risers and upcoming schedules ahead of Week 9 October 28, 2025
In this article, we highlight the three teams that gained the most ground after last week’s results. We’ll also examine schedule strength over the next four weeks, spotlighting the softest and toughest upcoming slates — a crucial lens for identifying potential overreactions in lines, totals and futures.
PFF CFL Player Grades Database October 28, 2025
Due to popular demand, PFF is expanding its premium football analysis north of the border.
PFF QB Film Room: Breaking down the best quarterback performances of the 2025 season October 28, 2025
Each week, PFF analyst Nick Akridge dives into the tape to study one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, detailing how they see the field, manipulate defenses and execute the throws that define games. Whether it’s Bo Nix making adjustments at the line of scrimmage, Jalen Hurts airing it out or Drake Maye making pinpoint accurate […]
QB Film Review: Bo Nix is commanding the line of scrimmage, and the Broncos are rolling October 28, 2025
Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos dominated offensively in Week 8, beating the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 to secure Denver's fifth consecutive win. Nix was surgical in dissecting the Cowboys defense, continuing his surge in form after a slow start to the season.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 9: Team tiers, pass rates and more October 28, 2025
We'll examine team performance in various categories after each week of the 2025 NFL season.
Week 8 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Chiefs take care of business against Commanders October 28, 2025
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Fantasy Football: Boom, bust performances to consider ahead of Week 9 October 28, 2025
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Top 15 NFL rookies through Week 8 October 28, 2025
PFF grades every player on every play, and these are the top rookies through eight weeks of action.
Fantasy football rushing share: NFL Week 8 October 28, 2025
Rushing share is one of the clearest indicators of a running back’s role — and often, their fantasy value. Whether you're trying to confirm a bell cow workload or spot a changing committee, early trends can tell us plenty.
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These 10 stars on underperforming teams may not be traded, but they're sure to attract callers before the NFL's trade deadline.
Fantasy football target share: NFL Week 8 October 28, 2025
Target share is an extremely valuable statistic for fantasy football, especially early in the season. It gives us a clear view of who quarterbacks trust and who offensive coordinators are scheming touches for.
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Kelce equals Holmes as Chiefs' career TD leader October 28, 2025
Travis Kelce led the Chiefs to a comfortable win over the Commanders with six receptions on eight targets for 99 yards -- and his 83rd career touchdown, which tied former running back Priest Holmes for the most total touchdowns in franchise history.
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Projecting the 2026 NFL draft order: Changes at the top after Week 8 October 28, 2025
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With Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz landing on injured reserve for the rest of the year with a serious shoulder injury, the Vikings have two quarterbacks on the team.
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From the moment the United States Supreme Court opened the floodgates in 2018 for state-by-state legalized sports wagering, it was inevitable that a sports-wagering scandal would attract the attention of the United States Congress.
Jerry Jones on Trevon Diggs: I don't think he's played his last game for Cowboys October 28, 2025
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs was placed on injured reserve over the weekend as he deals with both a concussion and a knee injury, which led to a question for team owner Jerry Jones on Tuesday about whether Diggs has played his final snap for the team.
Jared Goff says fourth-down aggressiveness is a benefit on third-down playcalling October 28, 2025
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Sean McVay: Roger McCreary will add some depth to our group, we're excited about it October 28, 2025
The Rams have been looking for some help in the secondary and found it by trading for cornerback Roger McCreary to start the week.
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Defensive problems have been a constant for the Cowboys this season and they were impossible to miss during the team's loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
PFT's Week 9 2025 NFL power rankings October 28, 2025
The Colts strengthen their grip on the top spot.
Zach Ertz confident Commanders can put it all together, but "the clock is ticking" October 28, 2025
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn lamented his team's inability to capitalize on early Chiefs turnovers in Monday night's 28-7 and the team can't afford to miss too many more opportunities if they want to make it back to the playoffs this season.
Travis Kelce on tying Chiefs TD record: I just cherish these moments October 28, 2025
Tight end Travis Kelce had a hand in the Chiefs' slow offensive start against the Commanders on Monday night and he also had a hand in the second half turnaround that ended with a 28-7 win.
Bengals defense had a players-only meeting on Monday October 28, 2025
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was looking for some leadership on the defensive side of the ball in the wake of Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets and players responded to that on Monday.
Steelers to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling October 28, 2025
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Dan Quinn, Andy Reid both cite fourth downs as a key reason Commanders lost to Chiefs October 28, 2025
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Monday Night Football: Chiefs run past Commanders 28-7 October 28, 2025
The Chiefs gained 276 yards and scored 21 points in the second half as Patrick Mahomes tossed three TDs.
Patrick Mahomes throws third TD of second half, Chiefs lead 28-7 October 28, 2025
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