PFF's enterprise business has joined Teamworks.Learn More The consumer business remains independent, continuing to power your winning decisions through PFF.com and PFF+.

Ben Linsey

NFL Analyst • View all analysts

Recent Articles

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy made headlines when he named Andy Dalton the starting quarterback ahead of OTAs, but will this strategy work out for rookie Justin Fields?

By Ben Linsey Jul 28, 2021 6:00 am EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL tight end rankings.

By Ben Linsey Jul 28, 2021 5:40 am EDT

The Washington Football Team has agreed to terms on a three-year extension for tight end Logan Thomas, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

By Ben Linsey Jul 27, 2021 12:39 pm EDT Washington Commanders

Los Angeles Rams interior defender Aaron Donald comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL interior defender rankings.

By Ben Linsey Jul 27, 2021 5:40 am EDT

Chicago Bears edge rusher Khalil Mack comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL edge defender rankings, while Denver's Von Miller falls out of the top 10.

By Ben Linsey Jul 27, 2021 5:20 am EDT

Arizona Cardinals center Rodney Hudson comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL center rankings.

By Ben Linsey Jul 26, 2021 5:30 am EDT

Will Mac Jones will be able to beat out Cam Newton at quarterback in New England, and how will the wide receiver depth chart shake out for the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North?

By Ben Linsey Jul 21, 2021 6:00 am EDT

Rookies Justin Fields and Trey Lance will attempt to unseat veterans at quarterback with the Bears and 49ers, respectively, while quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill will battle for a starting spot in New Orleans.

By Ben Linsey Jul 20, 2021 6:00 am EDT

After spending nine years with the Los Angeles Chargers, Melvin Ingram is headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he'll join a star-studded defensive front.

By Brad Spielberger and Ben Linsey Jul 19, 2021 5:09 pm EDT Pittsburgh Steelers
NFL
Premium Content

Matthew Stafford is the new man at the helm of a Los Angeles Rams offense looking to get back to its explosive ways of the past.

By Ben Linsey Jul 15, 2021 7:00 am EDT Los Angeles Rams

The players on this list are already regarded as some of the NFL's best, but none have earned a coveted spot on an All-Pro team.

By Ben Linsey Jul 14, 2021 6:00 am EDT

Younger players, such as Josh Allen, Tristan Wirfs and A.J. Brown, reign supreme when building a core for each of the 32 NFL teams to construct a roster around ahead of the 2021 NFL season.

By Ben Linsey Jul 13, 2021 6:00 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content

Entering the 2021 NFL season, there is no reason that the Dallas Cowboys can’t contend for the title of league’s best offense with better luck in the injury department.

By Ben Linsey Jul 9, 2021 9:00 am EDT Dallas Cowboys
NFL
Premium Content

Washington's Jonathan Allen was the highest-graded pass-rusher on Washington’s defense last season and ranked among the best pass-rushing defensive tackles in the NFL in 2020.

By Ben Linsey Jul 8, 2021 7:00 am EDT

With the help of a large number of simulations of the 2021 season, PFF can attempt to capture some of that variance by highlighting best- and worst-case scenarios for all 16 NFC teams.

By Ben Linsey Jul 7, 2021 7:30 am EDT

With the help of a large number of simulations of the 2021 season, PFF can attempt to capture some of that variance by highlighting best- and worst-case scenarios for all 16 AFC teams.

By Ben Linsey Jul 6, 2021 8:30 am EDT

With the 2021 draft and free agency behind us, we're breaking down each team's roster using the PFF database, with an eye toward the projected starters.

By Ben Linsey Jul 1, 2021 6:15 am EDT

PFF has found that offensive linemen typically don’t reach their full potential before Year 3 or Year 4. Here are five candidates who are positioned to break out in 2021.

By Ben Linsey Jun 14, 2021 8:00 am EDT

Slot defenders aren’t just specialists any longer — they’re essentially defensive starters. Here are PFF's 10 best slot cornerbacks entering the 2021 NFL season.

By Ben Linsey Jun 1, 2021 6:00 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content

Examining what has to go right for offensive coordinator Matt Canada, rookie running back Najee Harris and a re-worked offensive line to turn the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense around in 2021.

By Ben Linsey May 31, 2021 6:45 am EDT
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.