Judah Fortgang

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A.J. Brown has been one of the league’s most effective receivers against man coverage, and Jalen Hurts has produced nearly 0.5 EPA per play more when facing man than zone. With Detroit playing heavy man coverage without the personnel to match up, this creates a strong setup for an Eagles passing-focused build featuring Hurts, Brown and Eagles -1.5.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 16, 2025 10:59 am EST

Mahomes has returned to one of the highest scrambling rates in the NFL this year and is producing at his usual level when he takes off. That should lead to plenty of offensive success, making the Chiefs, their team-total overs, alternate lines and Mahomes props appealing in Week 11.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 16, 2025 10:32 am EST

J.J. McCarthy has struggled badly on plays with no disruption, failing to generate positive EPA even when the league baseline is 0.3. With the Vikings defense overrated and Caleb Williams positioned to succeed against the blitz, this matchup is far less favorable for a quarterback who has consistently destroyed too many clean-play opportunities.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 16, 2025 10:18 am EST

Anytime touchdown bets are always a fan favorite — but instead of guessing, you can lean on the new PFF Player Prop Tool to separate signal from noise.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 16, 2025 8:21 am EST
4 months ago

PFF's Ben Linsey, Mason Cameron and Judah Fortgang share their favorite bets of Week 11 of the 2025-26 NFL Season.

A contest between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins is among the Week 11 games that present early betting value.

By Mason Cameron and Judah Fortgang Nov 10, 2025 9:30 am EST

Chris Olave’s expanded role and consistent success against zone coverage make him a strong candidate to finally break out against a Panthers defense that’s been torched downfield in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Kyle Monangai’s rising workload and a dream matchup versus a Giants defense position him as one of Week 10’s top breakout bets.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 9, 2025 9:16 am EST

Anytime touchdown bets are always a fan favorite — but instead of guessing, you can lean on the new PFF Player Prop Tool to separate signal from noise.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 9, 2025 8:31 am EST

Matthew Stafford draws a vulnerable 49ers defense decimated by injuries and trending near the bottom of the league in disruption rate, while Justin Herbert’s increased scrambling and rushing efficiency give him a path to production even against Pittsburgh’s elite pass rush. Both quarterbacks enter Week 10 with matchups that set up favorably for efficiency-based betting angles and same-game parlay builds.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 9, 2025 5:15 am EST

The Texans’ defense is built to disrupt Trevor Lawrence, forcing perfect coverage and quick pressure at rates among the NFL’s best — a troubling combination for a quarterback holding the ball longer and taking sacks at a high clip. With C.J. Stroud out, Davis Mills’ quick-release tendencies and a healthier receiving corps give Houston a realistic path to move the ball against a depleted Jaguars secondary.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 9, 2025 5:00 am EST
4 months ago

PFF's Ben Linsey, Mason Cameron and Judah Fortgang share their favorite bets of Week 10 for the 2025 NFL season.

A contest between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is among the Week 10 games that present early betting value.

By Mason Cameron and Judah Fortgang Nov 3, 2025 9:32 am EST

Both the Giants and Colts draw favorable schematic matchups in Week 9, each positioned to exploit specific defensive weaknesses. New York’s man-heavy defense matches up well against a limited 49ers offense, while Indianapolis’ passing game — particularly Josh Downs — should thrive against Pittsburgh’s vulnerable man coverage unit.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 2, 2025 8:30 am EST

Both Jahmyr Gibbs and Kimani Vidal are positioned for big weeks in elite offensive environments against vulnerable run defenses. The data supports each as strong touchdown and yardage bets, with Gibbs’ passing-game usage and Vidal’s bell-cow workload giving them multiple paths to production.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 2, 2025 8:00 am EST

The Giants’ heavy man-coverage tendencies could finally work in their favor against a limited 49ers offense, while Seattle’s vertical attack is built to punish a Washington defense that continues to give up explosive plays. Both matchups present clear data-backed edges worth targeting this week.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 2, 2025 3:15 am EST

The Colts offense has been historically efficient through eight weeks, ranking first in points per drive and dominating man coverage matchups. With a massive schematic and personnel edge over the Steelers’ secondary, the data supports Indianapolis covering the -9.5 spread.

By Judah Fortgang Nov 2, 2025 3:00 am EST
4 months ago

PFF's Ben Linsey, Mason Cameron and Judah Fortgang share their favorite bets for Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

A contest between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons is among the Week 9 games that present early betting value.

By Mason Cameron and Judah Fortgang Oct 27, 2025 9:45 am EDT

Top SGP picks for Week 8, each tied to a clear story the data suggests could play out.

By Judah Fortgang Oct 26, 2025 8:30 am EDT
By Judah Fortgang Oct 26, 2025 7:47 am EDT
Bio

Judah joined PFF in June 2022 for Research and Development. He’s currently a Betting Analyst and Contributor to the consumer content team. Judah is also the co-founder of SportfolioKings, an alternative sports betting data analytics and intelligence platform. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science.