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Ben Cooper

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Saquon Barkley won the battle between the NFL's top running backs, ripping off a 25-yard touchdown scamper midway through the fourth quarter to propel the Eagles past the Ravens in Week 14.

By Ben Cooper Dec 1, 2024 7:47 pm EST Baltimore Ravens Philadelphia Eagles
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Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison combined for 118 second-half receiving yards, and the Vikings' defense picked off Kyler Murray twice to spur the comeback effort.

By Ben Cooper Dec 1, 2024 4:23 pm EST Arizona Cardinals Minnesota Vikings
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Kirk Cousins' four interceptions doomed the Atlanta Falcons to a third straight loss, a 17-13 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13.

By Ben Cooper Dec 1, 2024 3:57 pm EST Los Angeles Chargers Atlanta Falcons
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The Packers built a 24-3 lead by halftime and, despite giving up some second-half production, closed out a 30-17 win over the Dolphins on Thanksgiving night.

By Ben Cooper Nov 28, 2024 11:55 pm EST Miami Dolphins Green Bay Packers
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Derrick Henry racked up 140 rushing yards — 101 after contact — and forced four missed tackles as John Harbaugh and the Ravens prevailed over Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, 30-23, in Week 12.

By Ben Cooper Nov 25, 2024 11:38 pm EST Los Angeles Chargers Baltimore Ravens
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With Brandon Allen and Jordan Love struggling to complete passes, whether due to drops, pressure or poor accuracy, Packers running back Josh Jacobs took it upon himself to provide points.

By Ben Cooper Nov 24, 2024 7:58 pm EST Green Bay Packers San Francisco 49ers
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The Denver Broncos used Bo Nix's efforts to take care of the Las Vegas Raiders, 29-19, and move to 7-5.

By Ben Cooper Nov 24, 2024 7:45 pm EST Las Vegas Raiders Denver Broncos
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Despite Caleb Williams playing another excellent game, the Vikings used stifling run defense and a lethal dose of wide receiver Jordan Addison to take a 30-27 overtime win over the Bears in Week 12.

By Ben Cooper Nov 24, 2024 4:57 pm EST Chicago Bears Minnesota Vikings
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With about two minutes remaining, the Houston Texans appeared set to tie the Tennessee Titans at 30. But kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn sent a 28-yard field goal try wide left, leaving Will Levis victorious over C.J. Stroud in Week 12.

By Ben Cooper Nov 24, 2024 4:40 pm EST Houston Texans Tennessee Titans
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The Texans shut out the Cowboys in the second half to claim a dominant 34-10 win in Week 11.

By Ben Cooper Nov 19, 2024 12:15 am EST Houston Texans Dallas Cowboys
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Josh Allen's fourth-down touchdown run helped the Bills hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season.

By Ben Cooper Nov 17, 2024 7:44 pm EST Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs
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Chris Boswell was the superior kicker in a battle with Justin Tucker. Boswell hit on all six of his attempts, whereas Tucker sent two of his tries wide left — a continuation of his season-long struggles.

By Ben Cooper Nov 17, 2024 5:13 pm EST Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers
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Matthew Stafford's arm talent and the Rams' consistent pressure on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye proved vital in Los Angeles' 28-22 win in Week 11.

By Ben Cooper Nov 17, 2024 4:57 pm EST Los Angeles Rams New England Patriots
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The Packers blocked Cairo Santos' 46-yard, game-winning try, ensuring Green Bay walked away as 20-19 victors over the Bears in Week 11.

By Ben Cooper Nov 17, 2024 4:26 pm EST Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers
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Self-inflicted wounds plagued the Rams to end the team's three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Dolphins halted a three-game skid.

By Ben Cooper Nov 11, 2024 11:31 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is simply on an impressive run of elite performances, guiding his team to a third straight victory — this time a 27-17 triumph in Week 10.

By Ben Cooper Nov 10, 2024 7:16 pm EST Los Angeles Chargers Tennessee Titans
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Unfortunately for the Vikings and Jaguars, neither Sam Darnold nor Mac Jones looked anything close to former first-rounders in Minnesota's 12-7 Week 10 victory.

By Ben Cooper Nov 10, 2024 5:13 pm EST Jacksonville Jaguars Minnesota Vikings
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The Bills, despite two interceptions from quarterback Josh Allen, throttled Indianapolis thanks to a pick-six, a good showing from a makeshift receiving corps and excellent pass-rushing production.

By Ben Cooper Nov 10, 2024 4:51 pm EST Buffalo Bills Indianapolis Colts
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The seven-game slide is over. The Saints used clean pockets and stingy defense, headlined by a key Tyrann Mathieu interception with 2 minutes remaining, to shock the Falcons in Week 10.

By Ben Cooper Nov 10, 2024 4:22 pm EST New Orleans Saints Atlanta Falcons
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Although Baker Mayfield evened the score with a late touchdown pass, Mahomes worked his magic once more in overtime to help the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

By Ben Cooper Nov 4, 2024 11:56 pm EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kansas City Chiefs
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Ben joined PFF in July 2017 as a Content Writer and Player Participation Analyst. He currently works in Editorial Content for the consumer team. Ben obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Maryland.

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