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Ben Linsey

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Recent Articles

nfl-measuring-defensive-line-alignment-versatility-entropy

Shuffling defensive linemen isn't necessary to achieve pressure, but defenses are more often doing so to create favorable matchups.

By Ben Linsey Jul 2, 2025 7:15 am EDT
nfl-philadelphia-eagles-tush-push-advantage

While the Eagles outperform most of the league in average EPA per quarterback sneak, there’s little evidence to suggest they hold a significant edge in execution. Their true advantage lies in volume: they’ve fully embraced one of the most efficient short-yardage plays in football, leveraging it more frequently than any other team.

By Ben Linsey Jun 17, 2025 8:30 am EDT
nfl-data-aaron-rodgers-fit-pittsburgh-steelers-offense-2025

Vertical throws and play-action success are staples of an Aaron Rodgers-led offense, and Pittsburgh could reap the benefits.

By Ben Linsey Jun 17, 2025 6:15 am EDT
nfl-screen-pass-rates-success-study-2025

NFL teams are calling more screens. But, why? We dive into the data from the 2024 season.

By Ben Linsey May 30, 2025 7:00 am EDT
bet-nfl-week-1-betting-lines-to-target-2025-schedule-release

The 2025 NFL schedule has been revealed, and with it comes the first wave of betting lines.

By Ben Linsey May 15, 2025 9:00 am EDT
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Ben Linsey breaks down all the initial betting angles for the NFL's 2025 season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.

By Ben Linsey May 12, 2025 11:47 am EDT
bet-nfl-super-bowl-59-chiefs-eagles-betting-notebook

Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball ahead of Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

By Ben Linsey Feb 9, 2025 7:00 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-super-bowl-59-favorite-player-prop-bets-pff-key-insights-2025

PFF's Key Insights tool looks for strength-on-weakness matchups that could be meaningful through a player prop lens.

By Ben Linsey Feb 9, 2025 6:30 am EST
Betting
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bet-super-bowl-betting-primer-prop-bets-alt-lines-parlays-chiefs-eagles

We are a little more than a week away from Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

By Ben Linsey Jan 31, 2025 9:30 am EST
nfl-super-bowl-59-tendencies-philadelphia-eagles-kansas-city-chiefs

Patrick Mahomes' scrambling and Saquon Barkley's home-run ability will be front of mind for the Eagles' and Chiefs' defenses, respectively, in the Super Bowl.

By Ben Linsey Jan 30, 2025 5:45 am EST
bet-nfl-playoffs-conference-championships-betting-notebook-2024-2025

Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball ahead of the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games.

By Ben Linsey Jan 26, 2025 6:45 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-playoffs-conference-championships-favorite-player-prop-bets-pff-key-insights-2025

PFF's Key Insights tool looks for strength-on-weakness matchups that could be meaningful through a player prop lens, and we'll be using them all season to provide our favorite weekly bets.

By Ben Linsey Jan 26, 2025 6:15 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-playoffs-divisional-round-favorite-player-prop-bets-pff-key-insights-2024

PFF's Key Insights tool looks for strength-on-weakness matchups that could be meaningful through a player prop lens, and we'll be using them all season to provide our favorite weekly bets.

By Ben Linsey Jan 18, 2025 5:15 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-playoffs-divisional-round-weekend-betting-notebook-2024-2025

Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball ahead of every divisional-round NFL playoff game.

By Ben Linsey Jan 18, 2025 5:00 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-wild-card-weekend-favorite-player-prop-bets-pff-key-insights-2024

PFF's Key Insights tool looks for strength-on-weakness matchups that could be meaningful through a player prop lens, and we'll be using them all season to provide our favorite weekly bets.

By Ben Linsey Jan 11, 2025 11:15 am EST
Betting
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nfl-wild-card-weekend-betting-notebook-2024-2025

Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball ahead of every game during Wild-Card Weekend game.

By Ben Linsey Jan 11, 2025 5:00 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-week-18-sunday-betting-notebook-2024

Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball ahead of every Sunday NFL matchup in Week 18.

By Ben Linsey Jan 5, 2025 10:10 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-week-18-favorite-player-prop-bets-pff-key-insights-2024

PFF's Key Insights tool looks for strength-on-weakness matchups that could be meaningful through a player prop lens, and we'll be using them all season to provide our favorite weekly bets.

By Ben Linsey Jan 5, 2025 9:15 am EST
Betting
Premium Content
bet-nfl-week-18-saturday-betting-notebook-2024

Ben Linsey provides data-driven and contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball ahead of every Saturday NFL matchup in Week 18.

By Ben Linsey Jan 4, 2025 5:00 am EST
Betting
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bet-nfl-week-17-sunday-betting-notebook-2024

Ben Linsey provides data-driven and contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball ahead of every Sunday NFL matchup in Week 17.

By Ben Linsey Dec 29, 2024 10:00 am EST
Bio

Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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