PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff by 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 hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key […]
One long-shot angle worth targeting pairs Drake Maye’s downfield efficiency with Demario Douglas’ separation and explosive profile, making a bet like Maye over his passing yards alongside Douglas clearing a modest yardage threshold an intriguing upside play. On the other side, if New England’s pass game forces Houston into a negative script, Xavier Hutchinson’s expanded […]
Drake Maye’s league-best deep passing efficiency lines up perfectly against a Texans defense that consistently invites shots downfield, while New England’s man-heavy, high-disruption defense attacks C.J. Stroud’s well-documented struggles versus pressure and man coverage — issues compounded by Houston’s injuries at wide receiver.
The Bills’ passing game faces a tough matchup against a Broncos defense that plays man coverage at one of the highest rates in the league and fields three above-average corners. Meanwhile,Matthew Stafford draws a Bears defense that ranks bottom-five in disruption, setting up an ideal spot for him to thrive from clean pockets.
The Rams' struggling coverage unit may not be able to contain surging Bears rookie Luther Burden III, whose average of 2.51 yards per route run ranks fifth among receivers with at least 100 routes run.
Jaleel McLaughlin's 5.2 yards per carry since Week 11 ranks in the top 10 among qualifying backs, allowing him to surpass this line in six of his past seven games.
Troy Franklin and Jauan Jennings profile as players whose target volume should rebound in the divisional round based on their route usage, quarterback tendencies and predicted target share.
Using PFF grading, we identify the top performer at each offensive line position from the teams still alive in the postseason to assemble the best possible five-man unit.
Using PFF’s snap-by-snap grading, we identify the offensive linemen whose play took a clear step forward in 2025 and cemented them as top-tier performers at their positions.
The Broncos lost Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin to first-half injuries, leaving the team with only three wide receivers in Saturday's divisional round game against the Bills.
Former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, 63, agreed to the five-year deal the New York Giants offered him earlier this week, the club announced Saturday night, and sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the contract is for $20 million per season.
The NFL will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by displaying "Choose Love" in the end zones and on helmet decals for all divisional round playoff games this weekend.
The NFL changed overtime rules in the regular season to make the rules more like the playoffs, but postseason overtime still has some important differences, including 15-minute periods and no ties.
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