Nick Akridge

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At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.

By Nick Akridge Nov 20, 2025 3:19 pm EST
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In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

By Nick Akridge Nov 19, 2025 9:00 am EST
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Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers capped Week 11 with a dramatic overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons, continuing their surge with a fifth victory in their last seven games. Young delivered one of the best outings of his young career, putting up career-best numbers through the air.

By Nick Akridge Nov 18, 2025 6:00 am EST Carolina Panthers
ranking-the-nfls-highest-graded-run-blockers-and-defenders-in-week-10

At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.

By Nick Akridge Nov 13, 2025 3:27 pm EST
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In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

By Nick Akridge Nov 12, 2025 6:15 am EST
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As Bears fans know, the team’s future largely depends on how well Caleb Williams performs. While there have been ups and downs, he’s playing the best football of his young career, helping Chicago win six of its last seven games.

By Nick Akridge Nov 11, 2025 9:16 am EST
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At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.

By Nick Akridge Nov 6, 2025 3:42 pm EST
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In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

By Nick Akridge Nov 5, 2025 6:15 am EST
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There were plenty of questions about Stafford’s health entering the season, but he’s answered all of them with his play. At 37, he’s performing at an MVP-caliber level, and if he keeps this up, the Rams will remain one of the most dangerous teams in the NFC.

By Nick Akridge Nov 4, 2025 8:20 am EST Los Angeles Rams
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Jordan Love stole the show in the Packers-Steelers Sunday Night Football clash, taking the spotlight from former mentor Aaron Rodgers. His accuracy was a major factor, as he completed 20 consecutive passes en route to a Week 8–best 90.9% adjusted completion percentage.

By Nick Akridge Oct 29, 2025 8:15 am EDT
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Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos dominated offensively in Week 8, beating the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 to secure Denver's fifth consecutive win. Nix was surgical in dissecting the Cowboys defense, continuing his surge in form after a slow start to the season.

By Nick Akridge Oct 28, 2025 9:35 am EDT
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Jalen Hurts put on a show in Sunday’s win by attacking downfield. He silenced much of the criticism when he went 5-for-6 for 215 yards and four big-time throws on passes that traveled 20 or more yards downfield. Hurts is only the second quarterback this season to record a deep passing grade of 99.9 in a single game.

By Nick Akridge Oct 22, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Despite the early-season criticism, the Eagles are now 5-2 and remain one of the top teams in the NFC. With Hurts playing at this level, this offense looks nearly unstoppable — a daunting reality for defensive coordinators trying to slow down the defending Super Bowl champions.

By Nick Akridge Oct 21, 2025 10:26 am EDT Philadelphia Eagles
ranking-the-nfls-highest-graded-run-blockers-and-defenders-in-week-6

At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.

By Nick Akridge Oct 16, 2025 4:45 pm EDT
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Seattle's Sam Darnold enters Week 7 as the NFL’s highest-graded passer, with Matthew Stafford and Dak Prescott close behind.

By Nick Akridge Oct 15, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Seattle’s decision to replace Geno Smith with Sam Darnold was a bold one, but Darnold’s performance has more than justified the move. He’s currently playing like one of the league’s top quarterbacks, and if he maintains this level of play, there’s every reason to believe the Seahawks can contend in the NFC.

By Nick Akridge Oct 14, 2025 10:00 am EDT Seattle Seahawks
ranking-the-nfls-highest-graded-run-blockers-and-defenders-in-week-5

At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.

By Nick Akridge Oct 9, 2025 2:45 pm EDT
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nfl-quarterback-rankings-ahead-of-week-6-2025

In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

By Nick Akridge Oct 8, 2025 9:30 am EDT
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With the way Baker Mayfield played in the second half of Sunday’s game, there wouldn’t have been many teams capable of keeping up with the Buccaneers offense. Mayfield has continued to elevate his play year over year — his overall grade improved from his first to second season in Tampa Bay, and if he stays on his current trajectory, he’ll raise that mark again in 2025.

By Nick Akridge Oct 7, 2025 10:15 am EDT
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At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.

By Nick Akridge Oct 2, 2025 9:51 am EDT
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