Bradley Locker

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The Bengals paid edge defender Boye Mafe a handsome contract in free agency, and performances like Week 7 against the Ravens reinforce their commitment.

By Bradley Locker Oct 26, 2026 6:00 am EDT

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Chiefs cornerback Mansoor Delane highlights the player matchups to watch throughout Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.

By Bradley Locker Oct 23, 2026 7:00 am EDT

The last few years of NFL trades emphasizes that virtually no player is unequivocally off limits. Below are 10 names that don't have high trade odds, but would make for spectacular additions for their new teams.

By Bradley Locker Oct 21, 2026 7:00 am EDT

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon returned from a calf injury and was lightning in a bottle, racking up three pressures en route to compiling one of the highest defensive grades from an NFL player in 2026.

By Bradley Locker Oct 19, 2026 6:10 am EDT

Jets receiver Garrett Wilson vs. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez highlights a list of 10 premier player matchups to watch in Week 6 of the NFL season.

By Bradley Locker Oct 16, 2026 6:15 am EDT

Justin Herbert owns the NFL's highest turnover-worthy play rate, but his surroundings haven't helped whatsoever. Bradley Locker breaks down the Chargers quarterback's tough start to 2026, including why hope isn't lost.

By Bradley Locker Oct 15, 2026 7:15 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Oct 12, 2026 6:30 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Oct 9, 2026 6:15 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Oct 7, 2026 6:45 am EDT

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

By Bradley Locker Oct 5, 2026 6:00 am EDT

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

By Bradley Locker Oct 2, 2026 5:45 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Sep 30, 2026 5:30 am EDT

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

By Bradley Locker Sep 28, 2026 5:30 am EDT

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

By Bradley Locker Sep 25, 2026 5:45 am EDT

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

By Bradley Locker Sep 23, 2026 5:30 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Sep 22, 2026 7:30 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Sep 21, 2026 5:00 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Sep 18, 2026 5:00 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Sep 16, 2026 5:51 am EDT

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.

By Bradley Locker Sep 14, 2026 6:00 am EDT
Bio

Bradley joined PFF in July 2023 with the Data Collection Team and began working as an NFL Contributor for the content team in April 2024. Bradley is also a senior at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.