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Ben Linsey

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PFF Analyst Ben Linsey look at seven players who could sign one-year deals during the 2019 free agency period.

By Ben Linsey Mar 8, 2019 12:27 pm EST

PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look at free-agent-to-be Jordan Hicks, the top linebacker available in 2019's free agent class.

By Ben Linsey Mar 4, 2019 2:27 pm EST Philadelphia Eagles

PFF's Ben Linsey looks to the trenches and looks back at the best game by an offensive lineman in 2018.

By Ben Linsey Feb 27, 2019 11:20 am EST

It's looking more and more likely that Antonio Brown will start the 2019 season in a different uniform. PFF's Ben Linsey looks at some potential destinations for the star wide receiver.

By Ben Linsey Feb 22, 2019 1:28 pm EST

Take a look at how each first and second-round pick since 2015 in the AFC East has graded in their NFL careers.

By Ben Linsey Feb 20, 2019 11:26 am EST

Take a look at how each first and second-round pick since 2015 in the NFC North has graded in their NFL careers.

By Ben Linsey Feb 15, 2019 9:24 am EST

PFF's Ben Linsey highlights the top-10 interior offensive linemen set to enter free agency.

By Ben Linsey Feb 5, 2019 2:01 pm EST

Jared Goff's play in Weeks 13-15 sent out the blueprint to his demise, and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick used it to lead his team to a win in Super Bowl LIII.

By Ben Linsey Feb 4, 2019 4:05 pm EST Los Angeles Rams New England Patriots

PFF's Ben Linsey digs into the PFF data and explains why the Patriots offensive line is peaking at just the right time.

By Ben Linsey Jan 31, 2019 2:10 pm EST

Pro Football Focus' list of the top-10 cornerbacks set to hit free agency this offseason.

By Ben Linsey Jan 29, 2019 1:41 pm EST

Buffalo Bills undrafted rookies Levi Wallace and Robert Foster each played well above expectation in 2018.

By Ben Linsey Jan 25, 2019 1:29 pm EST Buffalo Bills
NFL
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PFF's Ben Linsey digs into the PFF data on the Patriots' pass rush and explains why their defensive scheme could be the key to stopping Jared Goff and the Rams in Super Bowl 53.

By Ben Linsey Jan 23, 2019 1:29 pm EST

New England Patriots' Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski came up big against the Kansas City Chiefs and will look to do much of the same in the Super Bowl.

By Ben Linsey Jan 22, 2019 12:56 pm EST New England Patriots
NFL
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It wasn’t too long ago that the Pittsburgh Steelers had arguably the most complete set of skill position players in the NFL, but things look to be changing for the Steelers. Has JuJu Smith-Schuster already shown that he can be a number one option? PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look.

By Ben Linsey Jan 18, 2019 4:00 pm EST

PFF's Ben Linsey dives into five key takeaways we can pull from the New England Patriots' Week 6 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018.

By Ben Linsey Jan 16, 2019 10:11 am EST

New York Giants' Evan Engram and O.J. Howard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are two tight ends bound for big things in Year 3 of their respective careers.

By Ben Linsey Jan 15, 2019 1:13 pm EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers New York Giants

The Chiefs' pass rush is one of the more underrated units in the league. PFF's Ben Linsey explains why the Chiefs' pass-rushing trio enters the playoffs as one of league’s best.

By Ben Linsey Jan 11, 2019 12:59 pm EST

Aqib Talib has proven himself to be one of the top cornerbacks in the league over recent seasons. PFF's Ben Linsey explains why he's vital to the Rams' playoff hopes.

By Ben Linsey Jan 9, 2019 12:56 pm EST

Last week, the Seahawks' refusal to put the ball in the hands of their best player and franchise quarterback cost the Seahawks their season. PFF's Ben Linsey explains why.

By Ben Linsey Jan 8, 2019 1:56 pm EST

Patrick Mahomes draws significant praise for his off-platform throws and high-end play out of structure, but no one's talking about just how good he is inside of structure with the Chiefs' slew of weapons and Andy Reid the mastermind with the play sheet.

By Ben Linsey Jan 4, 2019 11:34 am EST Kansas City Chiefs
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.