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Ben Cooper

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The 49ers suffocated the Browns with stingy defense — namely, two important turnovers — to move to 9-4.

By Ben Cooper Nov 30, 2025 4:14 pm EST Cleveland Browns San Francisco 49ers

Thanksgiving is here, which means we’ve reached the part of the season where the offseason starts to creep into view and frustrated fanbases turn their eyes toward free agency and the NFL draft. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together an early look at some of the standout potential free agents set to hit the market in 2026.

By Ben Cooper, Mark Chichester and John Owning Nov 27, 2025 4:00 am EST

The Eagles blew a 21-0 lead through several miscues, potentially reigniting the Cowboys' playoff hopes in the process.

By Ben Cooper Nov 23, 2025 7:54 pm EST Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles

The Patriots' win streak lives on. They downed the Bengals to claim a ninth straight victory and further cement their lead atop the AFC East.

By Ben Cooper Nov 23, 2025 4:34 pm EST Cincinnati Bengals New York Jets

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's big day powered the Seahawks' offense to another big day and the team's eighth win.

By Ben Cooper Nov 23, 2025 4:20 pm EST Tennessee Titans Seattle Seahawks

The Ravens got through another ugly offensive start to hand the Jets their ninth loss of the season.

By Ben Cooper Nov 23, 2025 4:14 pm EST New York Jets Baltimore Ravens

No Josh Jacobs, no problem. Emanuel Wilson carried the load for the Packers, who stifled the reeling Vikings in Week 12.

By Ben Cooper Nov 23, 2025 4:10 pm EST Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings

Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut after Dillon Gabriel's concussion, but the Ravens eked out the comeback win.

By Ben Cooper Nov 16, 2025 7:35 pm EST Cleveland Browns Baltimore Ravens

Josh Allen brushed off some early mistakes and accounted for six touchdowns in the Bills' Week 11 win over the Buccaneers.

By Ben Cooper Nov 16, 2025 4:29 pm EST Buffalo Bills Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Two defensive touchdowns propelled the Steelers to an eventual blowout win of the Bengals in Week 11.

By Ben Cooper Nov 16, 2025 4:22 pm EST Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers

The Bears nullified a late Vikings touchdown with a game-winning field goal following Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return.

By Ben Cooper Nov 16, 2025 4:14 pm EST Chicago Bears Minnesota Vikings

Rookie first-rounder Malaki Starks is the NFL's highest-graded defender over the past two weeks, coinciding with his improved coverage play and two interceptions.

By Ben Cooper Nov 10, 2025 11:57 am EST Baltimore Ravens

The Jaguars relinquished a 19-point fourth-quarter lead to the Davis Mills-led Houston Texans, falling to 5-4 in the process.

By Ben Cooper Nov 9, 2025 4:43 pm EST Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars

The Ravens' resurgence is full steam ahead. Baltimore is now the winner of three straight after starting the season 1-5.

By Ben Cooper Nov 9, 2025 4:32 pm EST Baltimore Ravens Minnesota Vikings

The New England Patriots are certifiably atop the AFC East, building on their lead after the Bills' loss.

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough earned his first NFL win as a starter, moving the Saints to 2-8.

By Ben Cooper Nov 9, 2025 3:59 pm EST Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints

The Steelers forced an impressive six turnovers against the Colts — five of which came at the hands of quarterback Daniel Jones.

By Ben Cooper Nov 2, 2025 5:14 pm EST

Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland capped a wild back-and-forth affair with a 58-yard score with less than 20 seconds remaining against the Bengals.

By Ben Cooper Nov 2, 2025 4:57 pm EST Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals

The Steelers halted the Colts' run of impressive play, forcing six turnovers in a 27-20 win.

By Ben Cooper Nov 2, 2025 4:41 pm EST Indianapolis Colts Pittsburgh Steelers

The New England Patriots secured their seventh win of the season — already three more than in 2024.

By Ben Cooper Nov 2, 2025 4:29 pm EST New England Patriots Atlanta Falcons
Bio

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.