Mark Chichester

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College football Week 3 scores include every result from across the 2026 slate, with Ole Miss beating LSU 32-24 and Alabama defeating Florida State 50-36. Each matchup links directly to PFF Premium Stats Pro for PFF grades, EPA and more.

By Mark Chichester Sep 20, 2026 8:30 am EDT

The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 41–31 in Week 2 on September 17, 2026. Bills outgained the Lions, 453 total yards to 357.

By Mark Chichester Sep 18, 2026 10:01 am EDT • Buffalo Bills • Detroit Lions

Caleb Williams helped power the Chicago Bears to 59 points in Week 1 but finished with a 64.0 PFF passing grade. PFF’s play-by-play grading and accuracy data explain the difference between Williams’ impressive box score and his underlying performance. His positively and negatively graded plays, ball placement and a costly mistake erased by penalty provide important context behind the grade.

By Mark Chichester Sep 15, 2026 5:45 am EDT

Fantasy football Week 1 produced major swings from PFF projections, with Caleb Williams, Derrick Henry and D’Andre Swift delivering three of the biggest booms. Ja’Marr Chase, De’Von Achane and Christian McCaffrey headline the notable Week 1 busts.

By Mark Chichester Sep 15, 2026 5:15 am EDT

The Kansas City Chiefs routed the Denver Broncos 31–10 in Week 1 on September 14, 2026. Chiefs outgained the Broncos, 393 total yards to 172.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 11:46 pm EDT • Denver Broncos • Kansas City Chiefs

One game isn't enough to establish a new baseline, but Walker's first performance of 2026 offered plenty of reasons for optimism. He won at a high rate in pass protection, remained perfect when isolated without help and delivered one of his best run-blocking performances since entering the league.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 1:55 pm EDT

NFL Week 1 featured standout performances across the league, with PFF Grades highlighting the best player from each completed game. Zay Flowers, T.J. Watt, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Justin Jefferson are among the players who led their respective matchups. See the highest-graded player from every Week 1 game, with a minimum requirement of 10 snaps played.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 12:41 pm EDT

NFL Week 1 scores and results are collected in one place with links to PFF statistical recaps for every completed matchup. Each game breakdown features advanced box-score metrics, snap counts, player participation and initial PFF grades. PFF Premium Stats provides a deeper look at team and player performance throughout Week 1.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The New York Giants held off the Dallas Cowboys 28–20 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Giants outgained the Cowboys, 431 total yards to 259.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 12:14 am EDT • Dallas Cowboys • New York Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders cruised past the Miami Dolphins 27–13 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Raiders outgained the Dolphins, 305 total yards to 259.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 8:20 pm EDT • Las Vegas Raiders • Miami Dolphins

The Philadelphia Eagles edged the Washington Commanders 24–22 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Eagles outgained the Commanders, 308 total yards to 297.

The Minnesota Vikings cruised past the Green Bay Packers 39–22 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 8:14 pm EDT • Green Bay Packers • Minnesota Vikings

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–14 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Cardinals outgained the Chargers, 393 total yards to 268.

NFL Week 1 produced standout performances from Trevor Lawrence, Zay Flowers, Derrick Henry and several other stars in the early window. PFF’s initial grades highlight Lawrence’s four-touchdown performance, Flowers’ explosive receiving day and T.J. Watt’s impact against Atlanta.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 6:36 pm EDT

The Detroit Lions edged the New Orleans Saints 31–30 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 6:12 pm EDT • Detroit Lions • New Orleans Saints

The Cincinnati Bengals held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33–27 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Bengals outgained the Buccaneers, 356 total yards to 263.

The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 23–10 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Jets outgained the Titans, 361 total yards to 195.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Tennessee Titans • New York Jets

The Jacksonville Jaguars routed the Cleveland Browns 34–10 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Jaguars outgained the Browns, 355 total yards to 271.

The Chicago Bears routed the Carolina Panthers 59–37 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Bears outgained the Panthers, 533 total yards to 471.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Carolina Panthers • Chicago Bears

The Buffalo Bills held off the Houston Texans 36–31 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Bills outgained the Texans, 410 total yards to 386.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Houston Texans • Buffalo Bills
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!.