Mark Chichester

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The game may not have ended in a win for the Packers or the Cowboys. But it was another reminder that Micah Parsons remains one of the most disruptive forces in football, capable of single-handedly carrying a team's pass rush.

By Mark Chichester Sep 29, 2025 1:25 pm EDT

An incredible Sunday Night Football showdown ended in a 40-40 tie between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys—the second-highest scoring tie in NFL history. Dak Prescott and Jordan Love combined for six touchdowns in a back-and-forth battle that featured standout quarterback play on both sides. In a game where neither team deserved to lose, the offenses delivered from start to finish.

By Mark Chichester Sep 29, 2025 12:22 am EDT Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers

Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes as the Chiefs cruised past the injury-riddled Ravens, 37-20, in a game that saw Lamar Jackson exit with a hamstring injury. Xavier Worthy sparked Kansas City's offense with 83 receiving yards in his return, while Baltimore struggled to keep pace amid a growing list of defensive injuries.

By Mark Chichester Sep 28, 2025 7:52 pm EDT Kansas City Chiefs Baltimore Ravens

Josh Blackwell’s blocked field goal in the final seconds preserved a 25-24 win for the Bears, who head into their bye week at 2-2. It was an uneven performance, but Chicago did just enough to escape with the victory.

By Mark Chichester Sep 28, 2025 7:44 pm EDT Las Vegas Raiders Chicago Bears

Parker Washington’s 87-yard punt return touchdown—the Jaguars’ first in eight seasons—helped fuel a 26-21 win over the 49ers, backed by a defense that forced four takeaways.

The Rams rebounded from a tough Week 3 loss by handing the previously unbeaten Colts their first defeat of the season, 27-20. Critical errors by Adonai Mitchell wiped two potential Colts touchdowns off the board, opening the door for Los Angeles to capitalize late. Tutu Atwell's go-ahead touchdown and Kamren Curl's second interception sealed a hard-fought victory that pushed the Rams to 3-1.

By Mark Chichester Sep 28, 2025 7:18 pm EDT Los Angeles Rams Indianapolis Colts

Saquon Barkley was held to just 43 yards on 19 carries and Jalen Hurts threw for only 130 yards, but the Philadelphia Eagles found other ways to win, edging the previously unbeaten Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25 in Week 4.

Michael Penix Jr. completed 20-of-27 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns, as the Atlanta Falcons topped the Washington Commanders 34-27 in Week 4. The Falcons offense was highly efficient, generating 0.61 EPA per pass play, and the defense held off a late rally to move to 2-2 on the year.

Drake Maye threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns and added another score on the ground as the New England Patriots cruised to a 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. The rookie quarterback delivered one of his most efficient performances to date, helping the Patriots build a 28-6 halftime lead and never look back.

The Steelers are 3–1. They’re winning. The run game is efficient. The defense is playing well. Rodgers, meanwhile, is managing the offense but not leading it.

By Mark Chichester Sep 28, 2025 2:27 pm EDT Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers jumped out to an early lead and held off a late rally from the Minnesota Vikings to secure a 24-21 victory in Dublin, Ireland, to kick off Week 4. The defense came up big in the final minutes, stopping the Vikings' final drive just outside field goal range to preserve the win.

The Cardinals tied the game late after a missed field goal by Jason Myers and a touchdown drive led by Kyler Murray. But a short kickoff gave the Seahawks prime field position, and Sam Darnold capitalized by driving downfield to set up the game-winning kick.

By Mark Chichester Sep 25, 2025 11:34 pm EDT Arizona Cardinals Seattle Seahawks

The Browns' defense has stifled three elite offenses so far with a mixture of pass rush, run-defense acumen and discipline.

By Mark Chichester Sep 24, 2025 12:05 pm EDT

The Giants plan to bench the veteran quarterback in favor of rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Dart will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium.

By Mark Chichester Sep 23, 2025 1:42 pm EDT

The outward numbers and team success seem encouraging for Daniel Jones' 2025 season. But, what do other underlying metrics and tape reveal?

By Mark Chichester Sep 23, 2025 7:00 am EDT

The Lions outlasted the Ravens in a thrilling 38-30 shootout, fueled by relentless pressure on Lamar Jackson and a key fourth-quarter fumble by Derrick Henry. Jared Goff capped the win with a perfect deep shot to Amon-Ra St. Brown, setting up the game-sealing touchdown. Detroit’s offense clicked, while their defense delivered timely stops to thwart Baltimore’s comeback bid.

By Mark Chichester Sep 22, 2025 11:42 pm EDT Detroit Lions Baltimore Ravens

The Kansas City Chiefs overcame a slow start to defeat the New York Giants 22–9 in Week 3. Patrick Mahomes wasn’t at his best but still outperformed Russell Wilson, who struggled again and is likely to face renewed calls for a benching after another disappointing showing.

By Mark Chichester Sep 21, 2025 11:50 pm EDT Kansas City Chiefs New York Giants

The Chargers moved to 3–0 with a 23–20 win over the Broncos on Sunday. After taking a 10–0 lead, Los Angeles allowed Denver to respond with 20 unanswered points. Trailing in the fourth, Justin Herbert led a late touchdown drive, capped by a 20-yard pass to Keenan Allen.

By Mark Chichester Sep 21, 2025 7:52 pm EDT Los Angeles Chargers Denver Broncos

Caleb Williams tied his career high with four touchdown passes on Sunday, leading the Chicago Bears to a 31–14 win over the Dallas Cowboys and giving Ben Johnson his first victory as an NFL head coach.

By Mark Chichester Sep 21, 2025 7:47 pm EDT Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped with a 29–27 win over the Jets, pulling out the victory in the final seconds. After a blocked field goal was returned for a touchdown to give the Jets a late lead, Baker Mayfield responded by driving Tampa Bay back into field-goal range. With a chance at redemption, the Bucs nailed the game-winner to seal the win.

By Mark Chichester Sep 21, 2025 4:43 pm EDT Tampa Bay Buccaneers New York Jets
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!.