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Mark Chichester

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The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a dramatic 28-27 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 10, thanks to a late touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to newly acquired wide receiver Mike Williams. 

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Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a 19-3 victory over the Chicago Bears in a Week 10 rookie quarterback showdown against Caleb Williams.

By Mark Chichester Nov 10, 2024 4:57 pm EST Chicago Bears New England Patriots
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earned yet another elite PFF grade and threw three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading a comeback that lifted his team to a 35-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.

By Mark Chichester Nov 8, 2024 12:17 am EST Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Ravens
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Lamar Jackson retains his spot at the top of PFF's quarterback rankings after one of the best performances of his NFL career.

By Mark Chichester Nov 6, 2024 5:00 am EST
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The Indianapolis Colts didn’t get the boost they hoped for with Joe Flacco stepping in for Anthony Richardson, falling 21-13 to the Sam Darnold-led Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

By Mark Chichester Nov 4, 2024 12:00 am EST Indianapolis Colts Minnesota Vikings
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Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley delivered standout performances to help the Philadelphia Eagles overcome some self-inflicted obstacles in a 28-23 victory over the Jaguars in Week 9.

By Mark Chichester Nov 3, 2024 8:26 pm EST
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was in top form on Sunday, completing 19 of 24 passes for 222 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions or turnover-worthy plays, guiding his team to a 27-21 victory over the slumping Dallas Cowboys.

By Mark Chichester Nov 3, 2024 5:44 pm EST Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons
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Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass nailed a career-long 61-yard field goal with just five seconds remaining to lift his team to a thrilling 30-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

By Mark Chichester Nov 3, 2024 4:47 pm EST Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins
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The Washington Commanders didn’t need any miracles this week, but they did fend off a comeback attempt from the New York Giants to secure a 27-22 win in Week 9.

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The Bengals' Joe Burrow ascends to the top spot in PFF's quarterback rankings following Week 8.

By Mark Chichester Oct 30, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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A year filled with Super Bowl hopes has spiraled out of control, leading to a midseason coaching change. Now, the team finds itself holding the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s what we would do if the New York Jets indeed select fourth overall.

By Mark Chichester Oct 28, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
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The projected draft order after Week 8, incorporating each team's remaining strength of schedule (1st is hardest), along with their ranks in EPA per play and EPA allowed per play to give a full picture of the current landscape.

By Mark Chichester Oct 28, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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The San Francisco 49ers bounced back from their Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.

By Mark Chichester Oct 28, 2024 12:21 am EDT Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49ers
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Move aside, Minneapolis Miracle. Fans across the DMV now have their own last-second triumph to celebrate — the latest story in the NFL's archive of unforgettable finishes.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2024 8:42 pm EDT Washington Commanders Chicago Bears
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The high-flying Detroit Lions dismantled the rebuilding Tennessee Titans at home in Week 8, securing a 52-14 victory with most of the scoring done in the first half.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2024 5:22 pm EDT Tennessee Titans Detroit Lions
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Rookie QB Drake Maye and veteran Aaron Rodgers went head-to-head in a tense AFC East showdown in Week 8, with the New England Patriots pulling off a 25-22 win over the New York Jets.

By Mark Chichester Oct 27, 2024 5:06 pm EDT New York Jets New England Patriots
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Jalen Hurts scored four touchdowns — three on the ground and one through the air — as the Philadelphia Eagles cruised to a 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

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Pass-Protection Win Rate measures how frequently an offensive lineman successfully completes a pass-blocking rep without being beaten (plays excluding screens, RPOs and spikes).

By Mark Chichester Oct 23, 2024 8:50 am EDT
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Lamar Jackson ascends to the top spot in PFF's quarterback rankings following Week 7.

By Mark Chichester Oct 23, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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Harrison Smith is the most reliable defensive back in the NFL right now. Smith has had 13 interception opportunities since 2020, and he's dropped just one of them.

By Mark Chichester Oct 22, 2024 12:45 pm EDT
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