Bradley Locker

After nearly winning the NFL's MVP award in 2025, Drake Maye came to a crashing halt during the playoffs and the start of 2026. However, the Patriots quarterback has turned things up a notch over his last two games, punctuated by a career-best day in Week 5.

Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward vs. Colts guard Quenton Nelson highlights 10 top-flight player matchups to follow throughout the NFL's Week 5 action.

Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chargers edge defender Tuli Tuipulotu highlight 15 NFL players who might be on the trade block before Nov. 10.

Travis Hunter finished Week 4 as the Jaguars' highest-graded defensive player, another milestone in his early sophomore season growth.

Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb vs. Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. is among the top NFL player duels that will occur in Week 4.

Through three weeks of the 2026 NFL season, more quarterbacks have 10-plus dropbacks in any year since 2010. However, backups like Marcus Mariota and Drew Lock have transcended their labels in a big way.

Las Vegas has started the season undefeated, largely thanks to an upstart defense featuring several underrated names performing at an exemplary level.

Rams receiver Davante Adams vs. Broncos corner Pat Surtain II headlines the NFL's best matchups to watch in an exciting Week 3 slate.

The Buffalo Bills remain on top of PFF's NFL Power Rankings through two weeks of the 2026 season.

Eight NFL teams have started the 2026 NFL season without a win. From the Chargers to the Dolphins, Bradley Locker breaks down how concerned each should be.

Through two weeks of the 2026 NFL season, Barham is not only the league's highest-graded defender, but lays claim to the best mark for a defensive rookie in PFF history.

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season includes a slew of star player matchups, including Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase vs. Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr.

The Buffalo Bills take over the No. 1 spot in PFF's NFL Power Rankings after Week 1, while the Los Angeles Chargers slide 10 spots after falling to the Arizona Cardinals.

Josh Allen's deep passing, combined with new wrinkles from head coach Joe Brady, powered the Bills' offense to a huge day in a Week 1 win over the vaunted Texans defense.

Veterans Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel answered questions right off the bat to galvanize the 49ers' big victory over the rival Rams in Australia.

Rams EDGE Myles Garrett vs. 49ers tackle Trent Williams highlights a loaded Week 1 slate of NFL player matchups to watch.

PFF's signature Power Rankings model establishes a hierarchy of all 32 NFL teams going into the 2026 season, with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks claiming the first two spots.

In the wake of absences, these 10 NFL players carry extra — and perhaps unexpected — magnitude in driving their team’s 2026 outcome.

In light of Aaron Donald unretiring to team up with Myles Garrett, Bradley Locker ranks the 10 best pass-rushing tandems in PFF history.

As players like Myles Garrett and Jaylen Waddle get set to make new team appearances in 2026, these 10 names have set the standard for first-game excellence with a different franchise.