Mark Chichester

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Using PFF WAR-based models and multiple trade value charts, we break down every Round 1 deal from the 2026 NFL Draft to determine which teams truly gained value.

By Mark Chichester, Ben Linsey and Timo Riske Apr 24, 2026 9:41 am EDT

The framework for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh (April 23–25) is officially set. Following the blockbuster trade on April 18, 2026, that sent Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, the New York Giants now control two top-10 selections (No. 5 and No. 10), fundamentally altering the first-round landscape.

By Mark Chichester Apr 20, 2026 10:20 am EDT
College & Draft
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Pressure isn’t just an offensive line stat. Using PFF Premium Stats, we examine how much of it top 2026 quarterbacks create themselves — and what it means for their NFL projection.

By Mark Chichester Apr 8, 2026 10:29 am EDT
College & Draft
Premium Content

This tool lets you sort prospects by PFF grade, snaps and WAA, all while viewing Trevor Sikkema’s expert analysis for the top players. Build your own fully customizable draft board that saves automatically in your browser: add scouting notes, reorder rankings anytime, download your full board and even share a top-10 image — all with direct links to player profiles for deeper evaluation.

By Mark Chichester Apr 2, 2026 1:30 pm EDT

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine sets the stage for the draft — and PFF has every tool you need to track it. With a customizable Big Board, unlimited Mock Draft Simulator reps, a new Scouting Assistant and a live results tracker, you don't need to go anywhere else.

By Mark Chichester Feb 23, 2026 3:30 am EST
College & Draft
Premium Content

Built on the same principles as true pass sets, these plays filter out screens, play-action passes, rollouts and other schemed advantages, while focusing on standard dropbacks with legitimate pass-rush opportunities. The goal is simple: isolate a defender’s ability to win in obvious passing situations.

By Mark Chichester Feb 16, 2026 5:15 am EST
College & Draft
Premium Content

Using PFF’s most stable pass-protection metric, we break down the offensive tackles who performed best in true pass sets — the situations that matter most when projecting NFL pass blockers.

By Mark Chichester Feb 12, 2026 7:00 am EST

As teams gear up for the offseason, here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space.

By Mark Chichester Feb 9, 2026 9:45 am EST

Five early takeaways from a Super Bowl shaped by Seattle’s pass rush, New England’s lack of offensive answers and a few standout individual efforts.

The Seattle Seahawks delivered a dominant defensive performance in Super Bowl 60, overwhelming New England quarterback Drake Maye with a Super Bowl-record seven sacks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Seattle’s defense also forced two interceptions and a fumble, while kicker Jason Myers accounted for 15 points with a Super Bowl-record five field goals. The Seahawks pulled away for a 29-13 victory, controlling the game with constant pressure and steady scoring.

Across our Super Bowl coverage, we break down how early-game efficiency, player usage, matchup context and pricing come together to shape each market — from first touchdown scorers to passing, rushing and receiving props — using the same predictive models and premium data that power PFF’s betting ecosystem.

By Mark Chichester Feb 8, 2026 10:49 am EST

Early-game efficiency, scripted usage and first-half red-zone data help surface first touchdown scorer bets where PFF’s model sees value — even in volatile longshot markets.

By Mark Chichester Feb 8, 2026 10:34 am EST

Super Bowl 60 will take place under the lights at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., where the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet on Sunday, Feb. 8. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with two of the NFL’s most complete teams battling for the Lombardi Trophy on the sport’s biggest stage.

By Mark Chichester Feb 2, 2026 9:00 am EST

A new PFF tool puts every Senior Bowl invite in one place, pairing 2025 grades and wins above average with verified measurements, percentile rankings and position-based filters to streamline prospect evaluation.

By Mark Chichester Jan 27, 2026 9:15 am EST

This year, PFF NFL game recaps have been reimagined to deliver more value than ever. Each game breakdown includes advanced box-score metrics, player participation, snap counts, initial PFF grades and key statistical takeaways — all powered by Premium Stats 2.0.

By Mark Chichester Jan 26, 2026 5:15 am EST

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in a back-and-forth NFC Championship Game behind 346 yards and three touchdowns from Sam Darnold to advance to Super Bowl LX. Seattle will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, after the Patriots clinched their berth with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos.

By Mark Chichester Jan 25, 2026 10:08 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks

Drake Maye powered through sloppy, snowy conditions by running for 68 yards and throwing for 86, scoring New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper as the Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 10-7 to reach their 12th Super Bowl.

By Mark Chichester Jan 25, 2026 6:29 pm EST Denver Broncos New England Patriots

From player props to first touchdown bets, PFF breaks down the conference championship games using matchup data, usage trends and market context to uncover actionable edges.

By Mark Chichester Jan 25, 2026 10:08 am EST

The Seahawks emerge as the Super Bowl favorite with a 58% projection, while the Patriots enter a new era with a 20.6% chance to win it all.

By Mark Chichester Jan 20, 2026 9:45 am EST

In this piece, we break down rookie production across all 32 teams from the 2025 season to date, presenting every rookie who logged meaningful snaps, with tables sorted by total snaps played and contextualized using PFF grades and PFF Wins Above Replacement (WAR).

By Mark Chichester Jan 20, 2026 6:00 am EST
Bio

Mark Chichester is the managing editor at PFF. He joined PFF in April 2016 as a data collector before moving into an editorial role in 2018 and becoming the site’s managing editor in June 2022. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, ESPN and Yahoo!.