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Los Angeles Rams land Myles Garrett in blockbuster trade with Cleveland Browns
In one of the most stunning blockbuster transactions in modern NFL history, the Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a trade to acquire two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. PFF advanced stats and charting histories break down the massive implications of the deal, which sends standout young edge rusher Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round draft pick to Cleveland.
Fantasy Football 2026: Top 60 Dynasty Rookie 1QB Rankings
PFF’s 2026 dynasty rookie rankings break down the top 60 players in 1QB formats, factoring in draft capital, landing spot and projected opportunity.
New York Giants All-PFF Team: The best players of the past 20 years
In celebration of 20 years of advanced tracking and charting database history, PFF has assembled the ultimate modern-era franchise roster for the New York Giants. Using a seasonal grading baseline that values elite operational efficiency alongside multi-year longevity, this deep dive spans from the 2006 roster to the present day.
Dallas Cowboys All-PFF Team: The best players of the past 20 years
To celebrate 20 years of comprehensive charting data, PFF has constructed the ultimate modern franchise roster for the Dallas Cowboys. Utilizing a normalized grading system that perfectly balances peak dominance with structural longevity, this all-star lineup spans from the 2006 season to the present day.
Fantasy Football 2026: How play action, pre-snap motion, and RPO rates define 2026 fantasy value
As defensive coordinators continue to adapt to spread formations, forward-thinking play-callers are leaning into heavy pre-snap motion and play action to create mathematical mismatches. This data-driven study tracks the shifting leaguewide efficiency baselines across play-action extensions, motion resets, and declining RPO usage.
2026 College Football: The 5 most dangerous YAC receivers
Creating explosive gains in space remains a primary benchmark for modern passing offenses, making yards after the catch (YAC) a vital scouting metric in college football. Leveraging premium PFF tracking data, this analysis profiles the five most dangerous returning wide receivers after the catch ahead of the 2026 season.
Ranking the most valuable non-first-round NFL Draft picks since 2016
Over the last decade, selections outside of the first round have conjured a number of names who have way outplayed their draft slot. Let’s rank the 20 best such candidates, weighing a combination of draft position, cumulative performance and longevity.
2026 Regression Candidates: 8 quarterbacks who will likely throw more interceptions than last year
While raw box score numbers often define early offseason quarterback evaluations, PFF advanced stats uncover hidden turnover variance set to shift the 2026 landscape. By isolating interceptable throw rates from pure circumstantial luck, this analytical study projects eight quarterbacks bound for higher interception totals in 2026.
10 NFL players who could become first-time All-Pros in 2026
The 2025 NFL season saw players like Matthew Stafford, Bijan Robinson and Devin Lloyd garner their first career All-Pro berths. These 10 names could follow suit in 2026.
How Mike McDaniel could transform the Chargers offense with screens
Mike McDaniel's arrival as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator signals a massive schematic overhaul. This analysis breaks down how McDaniel's 20.3% screen rate in Miami can reshape the Chargers offense.
The NFL’s best closers: 10 highest-graded players in the fourth quarter and overtime
While elite superstars dominate early script highlights, an entirely different tier of crucial role players define the final frame of close NFL games. Utilizing proprietary PFF grading data from the 2025 season, this analytical review isolates the highly efficient offensive and defensive players who peaked during fourth quarters and overtime.
Fantasy Football: Three undervalued mid-round running backs
While the elite tier of top fantasy running backs commands premium draft capital, true championship depth is built by securing undervalued starters trapped in ambiguous backfields. Utilizing PFF advanced stats, historical grading, and workload projections, this analysis identifies three mid-to-late-round running backs currently slipping past their realistic production ceilings.
NFL Personnel Trends: How heavier groupings are shrinking the fantasy flex pool
As modern offensive coordinators systematically dial back their reliance on traditional three-wide receiver sets, the pool of reliable fantasy flex starters continues to contract. This data-driven analysis tracks the leaguewide surge in 12, 21, and 22 personnel groupings to pinpoint which offenses are concentrating their usage metrics.
The hidden story behind quarterback interceptions
Traditional box scores treat interceptions as a definitive metric for quarterback performance, but a decade of PFF tracking reveals that nearly one-third of all picks stem from pure bad luck. By isolating proprietary turnover-worthy play data from defensive drops and receiver deflections, this deep dive quantifies net interception luck across the NFL.
2027 NFL Draft: Could Jeremiah Smith be the best wide receiver prospect in history?
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith enters the early lead-up to the 2027 NFL Draft carrying a statistical profile that challenges the greatest prospects in football history. Backed by consecutive elite PFF overall grades of 89.7 and 90.7, Smith's combination of size, vertical speed, and historically low drop rates separates him from prior top-10 selections.
Fantasy Football: High-risk, high-reward tight ends with elite TE1 ceiling
While popular tier-one options like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride dominate early fantasy boards, league-winning positional depth is uncovered by targeting high-variance tight ends. Utilizing PFF advanced stats and efficiency metrics, this analysis profiles three non-elite pass-catchers with a legitimate path to a TE1 finish in 2026.
10 NFL players with the most at stake in 2026
Whether a burgeoning name or a veteran whose tenure as a starter may be shrinking, almost every NFL player has something at stake in 2026. But for these 10 specific talents, this upcoming season projects as a make-or-break one at this stage in their careers.
The NFL’s highest-graded quarterback against every coverage scheme
By analyzing every 2025 passing snap against the NFL’s primary defensive shells, this tape-backed study identifies the highest-graded quarterbacks versus Cover 0, Cover 1, Cover 2, Cover 3, Quarters, Cover 6 and red-zone coverages.
Fantasy Football Rankings 2026: Top 100 tiered running backs
Nathan Jahnke reveals his early 2026 fantasy football rankings for running backs, which is broken into tiers to help fantasy managers make the best decisions.
2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: Dynasty Top 200
The 2026 NFL Draft has reshaped the dynasty landscape. While Josh Allen remains the gold standard for superflex consistency, the rapid ascent of Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels has created a new elite tier at quarterback.
NFL Pace & Volume: How no-huddle trends shape 2026 fantasy football value
With league-wide offensive play volume trending downward over the last three seasons, identifying high-pace offenses has become a vital edge for fantasy football managers.
3 NFL teams that could take a step back in 2026
Optimism is the name of the game throughout the NFL offseason. Yet these three playoff teams from last season have elements to worry about going into 2026.
The Evolution of Patrick Mahomes: How his game has changed
As Patrick Mahomes enters his age-31 season coming off a significant ACL injury, underlying PFF advanced stats reveal a profound transformation in his playing style. While his deep-ball accuracy fell to a career-low 33.9% last year, his short-area efficiency underneath has steadily climbed to elite territory. This data-driven analysis explores how the Chiefs star is blending his former gunslinger mentality with a more controlled, rhythmic approach.
Fantasy Football: High-variance wide receivers with overall WR1 upside in 2026
While established stars like Ja'Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb dominate early draft boards, true league-winning value is found by identifying non-elite wide receivers with path-to-ceiling potential. Utilizing PFF advanced stats and volume metrics, this analysis profiles three high-variance options who could finish as the overall WR1 if their situations break correctly.
Inside Mike McCarthy’s challenge with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh
The high-profile reunion between Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh brings their legendary Green Bay partnership into a completely transformed NFL landscape. PFF advanced stats reveal that this 42-year-old version of Rodgers operates under strict physical constraints, heavily relying on ultra-quick releases and check-downs. This deep dive analyzes how McCarthy's modern schematic adaptations must adjust to maximize a declining veteran quarterback.
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