Dalton Wasserman

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The Packers need to find more consistency through the air, both on offense and defense, to take the next step and put themselves in Super Bowl contention.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 12, 2025 6:00 am EDT Green Bay Packers

The Lions are oozing with talent at all levels of their offense and defense, but a lack of depth in the trenches and coaching turnover could cause them more difficulties than in recent years.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 11, 2025 10:15 am EDT Detroit Lions

PFF's database allows us to go back in time and analyze previous NFL drafts at a high level. Here is how the 2020 NFL Draft could have played out with hindsight.

By Max Chadwick, Dalton Wasserman and Trevor Sikkema Aug 11, 2025 8:45 am EDT
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Iowa State will have to regroup in 2025 after losing several stars to the NFL.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 11, 2025 7:30 am EDT
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This season will be a big test for Texas A&M transfer quarterback Conner Weigman, once thought to be a potential first-round NFL draft pick.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 11, 2025 7:15 am EDT
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A new era for Colorado football begins following Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' departure to the NFL.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 10, 2025 4:30 pm EDT
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Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield enters a potential make-or-break year amid the program's two-year bowl drought.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 10, 2025 12:00 pm EDT

Denver boasts a potentially elite defense, a quarterback who protects the football and a future Hall of Fame head coach. Already ahead of schedule after making the postseason last year, the Broncos should expect to return in 2025. The ceiling of this team will depend on the impact of its offensive skill players.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 10, 2025 8:15 am EDT Denver Broncos
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Jake Retzlaff's offseason departure will leave BYU with a new starting quarterback for 2025.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 9, 2025 11:23 am EDT

The Cowboys have enough star power to reach the postseason if Dak Prescott can prove last year’s struggles were an outlier. However, questions about their ability to run the ball and stop the run could place a hard cap on how far they can advance once they get there.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 9, 2025 8:45 am EDT Dallas Cowboys
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Led by quarterback Sawyer Robertson, Baylor is poised to feature one of the Big 12's best offenses in 2025.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 9, 2025 5:00 am EDT
By Dalton Wasserman Aug 8, 2025 6:00 am EDT Cleveland Browns

With Burrow, Chase and Higgins, the Bengals can compete with anyone. But to make the leap from playoff hopeful to true Super Bowl contender, they need a more reliable offensive line and greater consistency on defense.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 7, 2025 8:45 am EDT

Few quarterbacks face more pressure this season than Caleb Williams. The supporting cast around him is significantly improved, and if his production begins to match his elite talent, Chicago could contend for a playoff spot.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 6, 2025 8:15 am EDT Chicago Bears

Bryce Young’s development and improvement in the front seven are the two most important factors for Carolina’s success this season. If both materialize, the Panthers could become a sneaky NFC South contender.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 5, 2025 9:15 am EDT Carolina Panthers
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Losing RB Cam Skattebo certainly hurts, but the duo of QB Sam Leavitt and WR Jordan Tyson might be enough to carry Arizona State to another Big 12 title and College Football Playoff berth in what is a wide-open Big 12.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 5, 2025 8:31 am EDT
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Losing a superstar like Tetairoa McMillan is a blow, but Arizona can still hope for a bowl game with Noah Fifita returning and some promising offensive weapons. However, a shaky defense will likely limit the Wildcats' ceiling.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 5, 2025 7:50 am EDT

As long as Josh Allen is healthy, the Bills will remain favorites to win the AFC East. Their championship hopes, however, hinge on whether the defense — a unit that has consistently underwhelmed in the postseason — can take a meaningful step forward.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 4, 2025 8:50 am EDT
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With the toughest schedule in the country ahead, Wisconsin will need key newcomers on both sides of the ball to step up if it hopes to return to a bowl game.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 4, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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Washington has a high ceiling, powered by a potentially explosive offense and promising pieces in the secondary. To reach that ceiling, though, the Huskies must improve in the trenches on both sides of the ball.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 4, 2025 7:40 am EDT
Bio

Dalton joined PFF in July 2022, working with the Data Collection team. Overtime, he found his place as a College Football / Draft Analyst, and co-host of Preferred Walk-On.