Mark Chichester

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The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to acquire eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two draft picks. Nelson brings an 85.7 PFF overall grade, an 81.9 pass-blocking grade and a league-leading 0.27 Wins Above Replacement among guards through seven weeks of the 2026 season. The trade could reshape Seattle's offensive line while opening a starting opportunity for Colts rookie Jalen Farmer.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 4:12 pm EDT

The PFF Matchup Tracker is an interactive NFL coverage matchup tracker that compares receivers, tight ends and running backs against cornerbacks, safeties and linebackers. Powered by PFF Premium Stats, the tool provides head-to-head coverage statistics dating back to 2006, including targets, catches, yards, touchdowns, interceptions and passer rating.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 12:55 pm EDT

The PFF Drop-Free Streak Tracker measures how many consecutive catchable passes NFL receivers have caught without a drop. Powered by PFF Premium Stats, the interactive tool features active streaks, historical results dating back to 2017 and position filters.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 12:50 pm EDT

The NFL WR/TE Separation Report analyzes how frequently wide receivers and tight ends are open, measuring separation percentages across targets. The tool breaks down route types, throw types and quarterback reads.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 12:40 pm EDT

Explore NFL QB-receiver partnerships and compare individual passing connections across the league. The tool provides data for quarterback and receiver combinations, allowing users to examine how different partnerships perform.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 12:30 pm EDT

Track the NFL’s longest pass-protection streaks and see which offensive linemen have gone the most consecutive pass-blocking snaps without allowing a sack, hit or pressure. Explore active streaks and all-time leaders using PFF data dating back to 2006.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 12:25 pm EDT

The PFF QB Accuracy Index ranks NFL quarterbacks using advanced accuracy metrics, including CPOE, ACCOE and adjusted completion percentage. Explore how quarterbacks compare across PFF Grades, EPA per play and other passing metrics.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 12:20 pm EDT

Cleveland Browns rookie left tackle Spencer Fano delivered his highest-graded NFL performance in Week 7, earning a 92.2 PFF overall grade against the Tennessee Titans.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2026 5:45 am EDT

The Dallas Cowboys cruised past the Philadelphia Eagles 38–21 in Week 7 on October 26, 2026. Cowboys outgained the Eagles, 417 total yards to 320.

By Mark Chichester Oct 26, 2026 11:52 pm EDT • Dallas Cowboys • Philadelphia Eagles

PFF's NFL Week 7 player grades highlight the highest-graded qualifying performers from 13 completed games of the 2026 season. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman led all players with a 94.3 overall PFF grade, while Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow topped his position with a 93.7 grade.

By Mark Chichester Oct 26, 2026 12:51 pm EDT

The Seattle Seahawks cruised past the Kansas City Chiefs 20–3 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Seahawks outgained the Chiefs, 410 total yards to 213.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 11:42 pm EDT • Kansas City Chiefs • Seattle Seahawks

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 PFF Premium Stats.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 8:58 pm EDT

The Los Angeles Rams cruised past the Las Vegas Raiders 35–21 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Rams outgained the Raiders, 413 total yards to 355.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 8:32 pm EDT • Las Vegas Raiders • Los Angeles Rams

The Detroit Lions edged the Green Bay Packers 20–17 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Lions outgained the Packers, 442 total yards to 313.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 8:32 pm EDT • Detroit Lions • Green Bay Packers

The Denver Broncos cruised past the Arizona Cardinals 30–16 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Broncos outgained the Cardinals, 365 total yards to 358.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 8:32 pm EDT • Arizona Cardinals • Denver Broncos

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the Carolina Panthers 43–13 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Buccaneers outgained the Panthers, 322 total yards to 234.

The New York Giants held off the Houston Texans 27–21 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Giants outgained the Texans, 407 total yards to 233.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 4:52 pm EDT • Houston Texans • New York Giants

The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 29–20 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 4:42 pm EDT • Atlanta Falcons • San Francisco 49ers

The Miami Dolphins edged the New York Jets 28–25 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 4:37 pm EDT • Miami Dolphins • New York Jets

The Cleveland Browns edged the Tennessee Titans 27–24 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Browns outgained the Titans, 485 total yards to 315.

By Mark Chichester Oct 25, 2026 4:27 pm EDT • Tennessee Titans • Cleveland Browns
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!.