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Sam Monson

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It may be a tired cliche, but this year's "team nobody wants to play in the playoffs" could be the Los Angeles Rams.

By Sam Monson Dec 28, 2023 9:03 am EST Los Angeles Rams
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After blowing a 27-7 lead, the New York Jets snatched victory back from the jaws of defeat with a late 54-yard field goal, beating the Washington Commanders 30-28 in Week 16. 

By Sam Monson Dec 24, 2023 5:12 pm EST Washington Commanders New York Jets
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The Cleveland Browns had a monster day on offense to beat the Houston Texans 36-22 on Christmas Eve.

By Sam Monson Dec 24, 2023 4:54 pm EST Houston Texans Cleveland Browns
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The Pittsburgh Steelers got the festive season off to an impressive start with a comfortable 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Sam Monson Dec 23, 2023 8:14 pm EST Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers
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For as real as Baker Mayfield's career highs have been, the lows are every bit as consequential, but he possesses a ceiling that not every quarterback option has demonstrated, and that has value.

By Sam Monson Dec 21, 2023 10:01 am EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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The Browns have the talent to beat any team on their day — with Joe Flacco at quarterback — but turning that into postseason success will largely depend on the team's ability to offset mistakes and turnovers.

By Sam Monson Dec 19, 2023 8:39 am EST Cleveland Browns
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The San Francisco 49ers were the second team on the scoreboard against the Arizona Cardinals but proved far too good for their division rival in Week 15, easing away to a 45-29 victory.

By Sam Monson Dec 17, 2023 7:20 pm EST Arizona Cardinals San Francisco 49ers
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The Houston Texans left it late, but they emerged from overtime with a 19-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans in the battle for the Oilers heritage.

By Sam Monson Dec 17, 2023 4:49 pm EST Houston Texans Tennessee Titans
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In a revival of an old NFC Central rivalry, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers downed the Green Bay Packers 34-20 in Week 15.

By Sam Monson Dec 17, 2023 4:38 pm EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers Green Bay Packers
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After a two-touchdown comeback, the Cincinnati Bengals completed the job in overtime and beat the Minnesota Vikings, 27-24, in Week 15.

By Sam Monson Dec 16, 2023 4:37 pm EST Cincinnati Bengals Minnesota Vikings
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With quarterback Kirk Cousins out for the season, it's largely up to the Minnesota Vikings' defense to get the team into the postseason.

By Sam Monson Dec 14, 2023 6:00 am EST Minnesota Vikings
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The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles, although sitting with a 10-3 record, look shaky.

By Sam Monson Dec 12, 2023 8:46 am EST Philadelphia Eagles
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Led by a stout defense, the Denver Broncos secured a comfortable 24-7 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on the road in Week 14.

By Sam Monson Dec 10, 2023 7:51 pm EST Los Angeles Chargers Denver Broncos
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The Houston Texans lost on the road to the New York Jets by a score of 30-6 in a game that also temporarily cost them starting quarterback C.J. Stroud, who exited with a concussion.

By Sam Monson Dec 10, 2023 4:54 pm EST Houston Texans New York Jets
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The New Orleans Saints comfortably overcame the struggling Carolina Panthers, 28-6, at home in Week 14.

By Sam Monson Dec 10, 2023 4:34 pm EST Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints
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The Houston Texans' quarterback choice in the 2023 NFL Draft was essentially made for them, but that doesn't mean they didn't deploy a good process.

By Sam Monson Dec 7, 2023 8:42 am EST Houston Texans
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The NFL MVP is a quarterback award, but in a season without a clear frontrunner at the position, perhaps Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill deserves some consideration.

By Sam Monson Dec 5, 2023 9:00 am EST Miami Dolphins
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A missed extra point sent this game to overtime, but in the end, the Indianapolis Colts downed the Tennessee Titans, 31-28, in Week 13.

By Sam Monson Dec 3, 2023 4:57 pm EST Tennessee Titans Indianapolis Colts
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The Detroit Lions survived a comeback attempt by the New Orleans Saints and won 33-28 to move to 9-3 for the first time since 1962.

By Sam Monson Dec 3, 2023 4:34 pm EST Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints
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Bryce Young's 49.2 PFF grade puts him in the company of many failed quarterback prospects but also a handful of success stories.

By Sam Monson Nov 29, 2023 8:45 am EST Carolina Panthers
Bio

Sam joined PFF as one of the core members in the early days. He now co-hosts the PFF NFL Podcast, and covers all things NFL. He graduated from the Technological Institute of Dublin with a degree in International Journalism. He’s been featured on NFL Network, The 33rd Team and more.

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