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With free agency beginning in under two months, it’s a great time to evaluate how front offices fared in their quest to sign impact players last season.

Whether teams have gobs or minimal amounts of cap space, virtually every franchise will invariably make some type of addition. With roster needs, previous connections and available money in mind, here’s one external free agent that each squad should focus on.

Below are eight head-to-head collisions to circle as you follow all of the conference championship action, including Puka Nacua vs. Devon Witherspoon.

Below is each team’s best free agent by overall PFF grade from the 2025 campaign, including Jets running back Breece Hall.

Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa headline notable trade candidates entering the 2026 NFL offseason.

Below are eight head-to-head collisions to circle as you follow all of the divisional round action, including Byron Young vs. Darnell Wright.

A significant part of the roster-building equation that every team must consider is which internal free agents to retain. Below is one player on an expiring contract whose franchise would love to re-sign.

Tomlin reached the playoffs in 12 of his 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, but his recent winless streak — and struggles on both sides of the ball — spelled an end.

Based on both the 2025 NFL regular season and wild-card round, below is one schematic key to follow in the four upcoming divisional round showdowns.

Against the Jaguars in the wild-card round, Josh Allen proliferated his outstanding playoff performances — which could propel the Bills to the Super Bowl.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Miami (FL)'s Rueben Bain Jr. stood out during the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Below are 10 head-to-head collisions to circle as the 2025 NFL postseason gets underway, including Stefon Diggs vs. Derwin James.

NFL teams can (and do) make adjustments come January, but squads have also demonstrated their core principles and identities over the regular season. With those tenets in mind, below is one schematic key to keep an eye on in every wild-card game.

Based on PFF grades and information, below is the best choice for organizations searching for their directions this offseason.

Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss and Indiana's Devan Boykin stood out during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

The Texans were victorious in their ninth straight matchup in Week 18, besting the Colts 38-30. Ka'imi Fairbairn made all six of his field goals, and Houston's elite defense secured three takeaways in Riley Leonard's first NFL start.

The Falcons won their fourth straight game to end the 2025 season, outlasting the Saints 19-17 — and granting the Panthers the NFC South in the process. Drake London shined with 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Atlanta forced two New Orleans turnovers — including a fourth-quarter interception by Dee Alford.

Brian Flores and the Vikings put a vice grip on the shorthanded Packers in Week 18, securing a 16-3 victory to close out the 2025 season. Minnesota limited Clayton Tune to just 34 passing yards in his second career start, while Justin Jefferson notched 101 receiving yards — and over 1,000 in 2025.

Below are 10 head-to-head collisions to circle as you determine which games to prioritize watching and/or following this weekend, including Alex Highsmith vs. Ronnie Stanley.

Below are 10 head-to-head collisions to circle as you determine which games to prioritize watching and/or following this weekend, including Tetairoa McMillan vs. Devon Witherspoon.