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Ben Linsey

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10 takeaways from the 2023 PFF QB Annual

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The PFF QB Annual returns with a look back at the 2022 season for 40 of this year's prospective starting quarterbacks, including the first four quarterbacks selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Ben Linsey Jul 20, 2023 7:30 am EDT

2023 NFL Draft: 6 biggest steals of Round 1

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Ben Linsey breaks down the six biggest steals from Round 1 in the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Ben Linsey Apr 28, 2023 12:48 am EDT

2023 NFL Draft Preview: Answering 15 questions about top prospects using PFF's database

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From Bryce Young's projected playing weight to Sam LaPorta's tackle-shedding ability, we dive into 15 questions about the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects.

by Ben Linsey Apr 27, 2023 9:57 am EDT

The Jordan Love era begins: What to expect from the Green Bay Packers' new QB1

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Jordan Love remains a mystery box. And for better or worse, that box will finally be opened in 2023 with Aaron Rodgers now out of the picture in Green Bay.

by Ben Linsey Apr 24, 2023 4:24 pm EDT Green Bay Packers

NFL Week 18 Game Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Cleveland Browns 14

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The Pittsburgh Steelers handled their business with a 28-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 18 but missed out on the postseason due to results around the league.

by Ben Linsey Jan 8, 2023 6:37 pm EST Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL Week 17 Game Recap: New York Giants 38, Indianapolis Colts 10

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The New York Giants clinched their first playoff berth since 2016 in dominant fashion with a 38-10 victory over the floundering Indianapolis Colts.

by Ben Linsey Jan 1, 2023 4:34 pm EST Indianapolis Colts New York Giants

NFL Week 16 Game Recap: Cincinnati Bengals 22, New England Patriots 18

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It looked like the Cincinnati Bengals were going to cover as three-point favorites with ease, but the New England Patriots made things interesting late in a 22-18 loss to Cincinnati.

by Ben Linsey Dec 24, 2022 5:11 pm EST Cincinnati Bengals New England Patriots

NFL Week 15 Game Recap: New Orleans Saints 21, Atlanta Falcons 18

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The first game of the Desmond Ridder era in Atlanta began with a 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints after a 3.7-yard-per-attempt performance from the Falcons rookie.

by Ben Linsey Dec 18, 2022 4:28 pm EST New Orleans Saints Atlanta Falcons

NFL Week 14 Game Recap: Jacksonville Jaguars 36, Tennessee Titans 22

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The Jacksonville Jaguars had a 3% chance to win the AFC South entering Week 14, per PFF’s rest-of-season simulations, but that jumped to just north of 10% following this 36-22 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

by Ben Linsey Dec 11, 2022 5:39 pm EST Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL Week 13 Game Recap: Philadelphia Eagles 35, Tennessee Titans 10

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The Philadelphia Eagles’ dominant 35-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans was highlighted by a vengeful 119-yard, two-touchdown performance from WR A.J. Brown against his former team.

by Ben Linsey Dec 4, 2022 5:19 pm EST Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Week 11 Game Recap: Baltimore Ravens 13, Carolina Panthers 3

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Outside of a Demarcus Robinson spike game, things weren’t pretty for the Baltimore Ravens offense in their 13-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

by Ben Linsey Nov 20, 2022 5:36 pm EST Carolina Panthers Baltimore Ravens

NFL Week 10 Game Recap: Tennessee Titans 17, Denver Broncos 10

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It was far from an explosive performance from the Tennessee Titans offense, but they continue to find ways to win. This time it came in the form of a 17-10 victory at the expense of the floundering Denver Broncos. 

by Ben Linsey Nov 13, 2022 5:46 pm EST Tennessee Titans Denver Broncos

NFL Week 9 Game Recap: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Atlanta Falcons 17

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Cameron Dicker converted his 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired to secure a 20-17 victory that sent the Los Angeles Chargers to 5-3 on the season.

by Ben Linsey Nov 6, 2022 5:09 pm EST Los Angeles Chargers Atlanta Falcons

NFL Week 8 Game Recap: Dallas Cowboys 49, Chicago Bears 29

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The Dallas Cowboys offense got everything they wanted against the Chicago Bears in a 49-29 victory that took the Cowboys to 6-2 on the season. 

by Ben Linsey Oct 30, 2022 5:00 pm EDT Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys

NFL Week 7 Game Recap: Tennessee Titans 19, Indianapolis Colts 10

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Four Randy Bullock field goals and a standout defensive performance provided enough cushion for a 19-10 victory, pushing Tennessee to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the division through seven weeks.

by Ben Linsey Oct 23, 2022 4:46 pm EDT Tennessee Titans Indianapolis Colts

NFL Week 6 Game Recap: New York Giants 24, Baltimore Ravens 20

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The New York Giants continue their fast start to the season with a 24-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

by Ben Linsey Oct 16, 2022 5:27 pm EDT New York Giants Baltimore Ravens

NFL Week 5 Game Recap: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Cleveland Browns 28

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The Los Angeles Chargers came out on top in a back-and-forth Week 5 affair against the Cleveland Browns, advancing to 3-2 with a 30-28 victory.

by Ben Linsey Oct 9, 2022 4:31 pm EDT Los Angeles Chargers Cleveland Browns

NFL Week 4 Game Recap: New York Jets 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 20

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The New York Jets’ 24-20 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers featured the 2022 debut for both Zach Wilson and rookie Kenny Pickett.

by Ben Linsey Oct 2, 2022 5:23 pm EDT New York Jets Pittsburgh Steelers

Updated NFL roster rankings for all 32 teams for 2022: Strengths, weaknesses and X factors for every starting lineup

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PFF stacks the most complete rosters from top to bottom after the preseason, with Super Bowl contenders leading the way.

by Ben Linsey Sep 4, 2022 6:30 am EDT

Re-drafting the 2020 NFL Draft: Justin Herbert joins the Commanders and the Detroit Lions take Justin Jefferson

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Two years have passed since the Cincinnati Bengals selected quarterback Joe Burrow first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ben Linsey takes a look back on how the draft should have gone, which includes Justin Herbert going to Washington and Justin Jefferson going to Detroit.

by Ben Linsey Jun 22, 2022 6:00 am EDT
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Ben Linsey joined 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.

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