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PFF's college football Week 6 Team of the Week recognizes the top performers from the 2026 season, including national and conference selections. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, Iowa running back Kamari Moulton and Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam headline the national honors. Explore the complete PFF Teams of the Week for the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Group of 6.

By Gordon McGuinness Oct 11, 2026 10:27 am EDT

Data-backed NFL bets for Week 5 focus on the Buffalo Bills' matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, with underlying metrics suggesting opportunities for Buffalo on both sides of the ball. James Cook and Josh Allen could capitalize on weaknesses in the Rams' run defense and coverage, while Buffalo's pass rush presents a difficult matchup for Matthew Stafford.

By Judah Fortgang Oct 11, 2026 10:05 am EDT

NFL Week 5 betting picks focus on Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins and Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward. Denver's NFL-leading 55.8% perfectly blocked run rate creates a favorable matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, while Houston's league-best perfect coverage rate presents challenges for Ward.

By Judah Fortgang Oct 11, 2026 9:34 am EDT
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Fantasy football Week 5 waiver wire targets include Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell and wide receiver Tre' Harris. Brissett draws a favorable matchup against Detroit, while Mitchell's expanded workload makes him a potential flex option.

By Nathan Jahnke Oct 11, 2026 8:58 am EDT

The 2026 college football scores include Georgia's 20-17 win over Alabama, Oklahoma's 27-24 victory against Texas and Kentucky's 35-34 defeat of LSU. Ohio State beat Maryland 45-16, while Notre Dame defeated Stanford 58-7 and Oregon State topped San Diego State 66-14.

By Mark Chichester Oct 11, 2026 8:41 am EDT

NFL same-game parlay picks feature the Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars in matchups that could create favorable player prop opportunities. Cody White's production against single coverage and Roman Wilson's success against man coverage underpin passing-focused parlays.

By Judah Fortgang Oct 10, 2026 9:49 am EDT

NFL Week 5 touchdown picks feature Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty and New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Gibbs has scored seven total touchdowns through four games, while Jeanty has handled every Raiders carry inside the 5-yard line without scoring a rushing touchdown. Wilson's production against man coverage highlights his matchup with Cleveland, with PFF Advanced Stats providing additional context on player usage and efficiency.

By Judah Fortgang Oct 9, 2026 12:19 pm EDT

PFF Premium Stats Pro's Oct. 9 update brings FBS and FCS players to the Scatter Builder, allowing users to compare college football players across two statistics. New report glossaries and position-specific player profile tiles make advanced stats easier to interpret and compare. PFF Guru also receives streamlined player comparisons, while the Premium Stats Pro API adds the college metrics introduced Oct. 1.

By PFF.com Oct 9, 2026 11:36 am EDT

NFL international games have produced a wide range of fantasy football results, from Jonathan Taylor's 49.6-point performance in Berlin to low-scoring matchups overseas. Historical PPR performances from Saquon Barkley, De'Von Achane and Matthew Stafford highlight the importance of workload, receiving opportunities and touchdowns. PFF grades provide additional context for evaluating individual performances without assuming that international travel determines fantasy outcomes.

By Ryan Conway Oct 9, 2026 11:10 am EDT

PFF's Live Draft Assistant helped build a 4-0 superflex dynasty fantasy football team that ranks second in league scoring through four weeks. Trey McBride, Jonathan Taylor and Kyren Williams have anchored the roster, while Tee Higgins has earned a 91.3 overall PFF grade.

By Ryan Conway Oct 9, 2026 9:33 am EDT
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