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Mark Chichester

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The Dallas Cowboys are on the verge of acquiring wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal centered around draft pick compensation, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade is expected to be finalized later today.

By Mark Chichester May 7, 2025 11:06 am EDT Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers
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WAA has several applications, but here we are using it to evaluate and rank each team’s 2025 draft class.

By Mark Chichester May 6, 2025 10:55 am EDT
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Now that the draft is over, we can begin to step back and assess how each team approached the board. The visuals below are simple: green highlights players who were taken later than their ranking (a potential value steal), while red marks those selected earlier than expected based on our board.

By Mark Chichester Apr 30, 2025 9:06 am EDT
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It’s hard to consider any of these picks true reaches given the nature of the later rounds, but some selections — like the New York Jets’ bet on wide receiver Arian Smith — stood out as particularly bold. Here’s a look at some of the biggest gambles from Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Mark Chichester Apr 26, 2025 8:15 pm EDT
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With the 2025 NFL Draft nearing its end, several teams have already made standout selections that could reshape their futures. Here’s a look at the best picks so far.

By Mark Chichester Apr 26, 2025 12:13 am EDT
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From long-awaited pass-rush reinforcements in Atlanta to Philadelphia benefiting once again from the rest of the league's missteps, here's a deeper look at the five most significant themes that emerged from Day 1.

By Mark Chichester Apr 25, 2025 5:15 am EDT
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With Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft complete, a number of high-end prospects are still available heading into Day 2. Using our draft board and player evaluations, we’ve assembled a full team of the best players still waiting to be selected.

By Mark Chichester and Ben Cooper Apr 25, 2025 2:11 am EDT
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The 2025 NFL Draft order is officially set following the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59.

By Mark Chichester Apr 21, 2025 5:45 am EDT
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Here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space.

By Mark Chichester Mar 10, 2025 10:00 am EDT
NFL
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As we wrap up the season, here's a team-by-team breakdown of how every rookie fared, highlighting their PFF grades and snap counts to provide a comprehensive look at their contributions.

By Mark Chichester Feb 11, 2025 5:30 am EST
NFL
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Jalen Hurts took full command in Super Bowl 59, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a dominant and decisive Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Whether you're looking for betting insights, in-depth matchup breakdowns, scheme analysis or the highest-graded players on the field, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know before kickoff.

By Mark Chichester Feb 9, 2025 11:30 am EST
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Everything you need to know about Super Bowl 59, backed by PFF's data-driven insights.

By Mark Chichester Feb 3, 2025 9:51 am EST
College & Draft
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The 2025 Senior Bowl rosters are packed with NFL hopefuls, giving scouts, analysts and fans an early look at the next wave of talent.

By Mark Chichester Jan 28, 2025 9:48 am EST
NFL
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All the numbers you need to know about the remaining contenders, from key team metrics to quarterback comparisons and the highest-graded players on each roster.

By Mark Chichester Jan 22, 2025 8:50 am EST
NFL
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A look at the teams with the highest probability of winning the Super Bowl, per PFF's power rankings.

By Mark Chichester Jan 21, 2025 9:45 am EST
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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every game of the NFL's divisional round playoff game, including advanced box-score metrics, snap counts, players of the game and more.

By Mark Chichester Jan 20, 2025 7:47 am EST
NFL
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The Buffalo Bills secured a hard-fought 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round on Sunday, advancing to the AFC Championship for the second time in quarterback Josh Allen's career.

By Mark Chichester Jan 19, 2025 10:14 pm EST Buffalo Bills Baltimore Ravens
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The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket to the NFC championship game with a 28-22 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, led by a dominant performance from Saquon Barkley and a clutch defensive stand late in the game.

By Mark Chichester Jan 19, 2025 6:38 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles
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The Washington Commanders delivered a stunning 45-31 upset over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday night, earning their first trip to the NFC championship game in 33 years. 

By Mark Chichester Jan 19, 2025 12:07 am EST Washington Commanders Detroit Lions
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