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Ben Linsey

NFL Analyst • View all analysts

Recent Articles

Every NFL team has a nemesis. PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look at the players who have performed best against each team in the NFL over the last 13 seasons.

By Ben Linsey Jun 14, 2019 9:00 am EDT

In the recently concluded 2019 version of the PFF50, Von Miller finished 11th while Khalil Mack finished eighth. PFF's Ben Linsey explains why the Chicago Bears edge defender beat his counterpart to the top spot.

By Ben Linsey Jun 13, 2019 11:00 am EDT Chicago Bears Denver Broncos

The additions of Lindstrom and McGary indicate that Ryan will get more clean pockets to work from in 2019 — a dangerous thing for opposing defenses.

By Ben Linsey Jun 7, 2019 12:00 pm EDT Atlanta Falcons

Jacksonville Jaguars first-round edge defender Josh Allen will play defensive end in Todd Wash's defense, a position Allen should thrive at in the NFL.

By Ben Linsey Jun 4, 2019 11:00 am EDT Jacksonville Jaguars

PFF Analyst Ben Linsey delivers the first PFF Clutch Team, highlighting the players who performed best in the fourth quarter of one-score games.

By Ben Linsey May 31, 2019 8:00 am EDT

With free agency and the 2019 NFL Draft now well in the rearview mirror, PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look at the league's most improved defensive secondaries.

By Ben Linsey May 28, 2019 8:05 am EDT

PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look back at Jamie Collins tenure in New England and explains why New England is the perfect landing spot for Collins' skill set.

By Ben Linsey May 20, 2019 1:30 pm EDT New England Patriots

PFF lists the top-10 wide receivers in contested-catch rate in 2018.

By Ben Linsey May 13, 2019 10:28 am EDT

PFF's Ben Linsey depicts what each NFL team should do with their rookie quarterback's skillset to maximize their value in 2019 and beyond.

By Ben Linsey May 9, 2019 11:00 am EDT

With no first-round pick and uncertain roles for the players taken by the Cowboys on Day 2, the door is opened for a later selection to make the biggest impact in his rookie season.

By Ben Linsey May 1, 2019 9:04 am EDT

PFF Analyst Ben Linsey takes an in-depth look at DI Matt Ioannidis, who recently signed a three-year, 21.75-million dollar contract extension with Washington.

By Ben Linsey Apr 30, 2019 1:05 pm EDT

PFF Analyst Ben Linsey examines the data on the NFL's highest-graded red-zone wide receivers.

By Ben Linsey Apr 16, 2019 10:15 am EDT

PFF Analyst Ben Linsey looks at the importance of Doug Baldwin in the Seahawks' passing attack.

By Ben Linsey Apr 9, 2019 12:03 pm EDT Seattle Seahawks

PFF Analyst Ben Linsey looks at the NFL's best performers on short, intermediate, and deep targets.

By Ben Linsey Apr 2, 2019 10:40 am EDT

Pro Football Focus looks at risks taken in the 2018 NFL Draft that more than paid off in 2019.

By Ben Linsey Mar 29, 2019 11:09 am EDT

From the Browns' defensive line to the Raiders' receiving corps, PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the NFL's most improved units after the first wave of free agency.

By Ben Linsey Mar 22, 2019 9:00 am EDT

After filling in admirably for the suspended Jameis Winston and splitting time with him once he returned, Ryan Fitzpatrick earned himself a two-year, 11-million-dollar contract with the quarterback-deficient Miami Dolphins.

By Ben Linsey Mar 19, 2019 2:02 pm EDT Miami Dolphins

PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the Kansas City Chiefs' latest free agency signing, CB Bashaud Breeland.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2019 3:19 pm EDT Green Bay Packers

PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the Chiefs' signing of Tyrann Mathieu.

By Ben Linsey Mar 13, 2019 9:31 am EDT Kansas City Chiefs

PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look at the San Francisco 49ers' signing of free agent LB Kwon Alexander.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2019 10:00 am EDT San Francisco 49ers
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.