Nick Akridge

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Drake Maye is playing with impressive efficiency — avoiding negative plays, consistently delivering the ball on time, and making smart decisions. He has cut down on the erratic misses that showed up in college and early in his rookie season and is now leading New England to dominant wins.

By Nick Akridge Oct 1, 2025 11:15 am EDT
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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 Oct 1, 2025 10:00 am EDT
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Using PFF data to assess the NFL's best players in the run game on both sides of the ball in Week 3.

By Nick Akridge Sep 25, 2025 3:43 pm EDT
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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 Sep 24, 2025 11:26 am EDT
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Caleb Williams and the Bears notched their first win Sunday with a dominant offensive showing, offering a glimpse of what’s possible when Williams has time to operate in Ben Johnson’s system. It was the kind of performance Chicago needed to calm nerves and restore confidence.

By Nick Akridge Sep 23, 2025 10:15 am EDT
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Using PFF data to assess the NFL's best players in the run game on both sides of the ball in Week 2.

By Nick Akridge Sep 18, 2025 4:53 pm EDT
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By Nick Akridge Sep 17, 2025 8:40 am EDT
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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 Sep 10, 2025 8:37 am EDT
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The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft endured an up-and-down rookie campaign, although the Chicago Bears' general turmoil didn't help matters.

By Nick Akridge Jul 29, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Diving into Jayden Daniels’ rookie campaign and breaking down what went right—and what needs work—for the former No. 2 overall pick.

By Nick Akridge Jul 14, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Arch Manning has yet to play a full season's worth of snaps but has the potential to be a top quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft.

By Nick Akridge May 27, 2025 10:30 am EDT
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Quinn Ewers, Dillon Gabriel, Jalen Milroe and Tyler Shough are a few of the later-round options on PFF's big board.

By Nick Akridge Apr 23, 2025 7:45 am EDT
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Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart all have first-round buzz and questions to answer.

By Nick Akridge Apr 22, 2025 10:15 am EDT
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We break down Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough's strengths and weaknesses in this 2025 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Apr 16, 2025 6:30 am EDT
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We break down Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel's strengths and weaknesses in this 2025 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Apr 9, 2025 6:15 am EDT
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We break down Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's strengths and weaknesses in this 2025 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Apr 2, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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We break down Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers' strengths and weaknesses in this 2025 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Mar 26, 2025 6:30 am EDT
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We break down Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord's strengths and weaknesses in this 2025 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Mar 19, 2025 6:15 am EDT
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The biggest move of the opening day of free agency came when the Washington Commanders traded for Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the fourth-most-valuable left tackle in football last season.

By Nick Akridge Mar 13, 2025 10:08 am EDT
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