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Timo Riske

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2023 NFL Draft: Revisiting the strongest, weakest position groups

College & Draft
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With the scouting combine in the rearview mirror, PFF's Timo Riske takes a look at the positional strength of the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Timo Riske 3 days ago

Breaking down the Bears-Panthers trade: Bears walk away as easy winners, Panthers will be lucky to justify the investment

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The Panthers have decided to put their new quarterback against the wall immediately, as they have essentially surrendered all the benefits of a rookie quarterback contract and traded away the kind of player who would have helped the quarterback succeed.

by Timo Riske 12 days ago

Ranking all 32 NFL teams by offseason assets: Bears and Texans lead the way, Buccaneers are on the brink of a rebuild

NFL
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To eliminate weaknesses and get better in general, teams can use their draft capital and cap space in various ways to increase the overall quality of their rosters. In this article, we will rank teams by their offseason assets.

by Timo Riske 23 days ago

Investigating position group strengths and weaknesses in the 2023 NFL Draft

College & Draft
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PFF's Timo Riske takes an initial look at the positional strength of the 2023 NFL Draft.

by Timo Riske 1 month ago

Super Bowl 57 Data Dive: Strengths and weaknesses for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles

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Diving into several issues for the Philadelphia Eagles that the Kansas City Chiefs could exploit, and vice versa.

by Timo Riske 1 month ago

NFL Week 18 Matchup Winners: Jaelan Phillips adds to his impressive 2022 campaign, Garrett Wilson builds his Offensive Rookie of the Year case

The winners from Week 18's games, including New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

by Timo Riske 2 months ago

2022 NFL playoff picture

According to PFF's model, the winner of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions will secure a playoff spot. The loser will be eliminated from contention.

by Timo Riske 2 months ago

NFL Week 17 Matchup Winners: Tristan Wirfs' return gives the Bucs offense a boost, Saints WR Rashid Shaheed continues to dominate

The winners from Week 17's games, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Tristan Wirfs and New Orleans Saints WR Rashid Shaheed.

by Timo Riske 2 months ago

2022 NFL Playoff Picture: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch a playoff spot with a Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers

According to PFF's model, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will secure a playoff spot with a Week 17 win against the Carolina Panthers. Their chances fall to 40% with a loss.

by Timo Riske 2 months ago

Predicting the 2022 NFL MVP: Patrick Mahomes is still in the driver's seat

Week 16 did little to shake up the 2022 NFL MVP race — it’s still between Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Jalen Hurts.

by Timo Riske 2 months ago

NFL Week 16 winners and losers: Vikings' Justin Jefferson and Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb come out on top

Highlighting the players who got the better of their matchups in Week 15, including Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson.

by Timo Riske 2 months ago

2022 NFL Playoff Picture: Los Angeles Chargers boost playoff odds to 97% with a Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts

According to PFF's model, the Los Angeles Chargers have a 97% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 16 win against the Indianapolis Colts. Their chances fall to 60% with a loss.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

Predicting the 2022 NFL MVP: With three weeks left, it's Patrick Mahomes' award to lose

The injury news circling Jalen Hurts has vaulted Patrick Mahomes into the lead in the 2022 NFL MVP race.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

NFL Week 15 winners and losers: Eagles' A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith come out on top in Week 15

Highlighting the players who got the better of their matchups in Week 15, including Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

2022 NFL Playoff Picture: New York Giants boost playoff chances to 89% with a Week 15 win over the Washington Commanders

According to PFF's model, the New York Giants have an 89% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 15 win against the Washington Commanders. Their chances fall to 41% with a loss.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

Predicting the 2022 NFL MVP: Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts leads the MVP race

Hurts and the Eagles continue with their impressive late-season stretch on offense, catapulting Hurts into the lead for the MVP award, according to the betting markets.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

NFL Week 14 winners and losers: New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner shuts down Buffalo's Stefon Diggs

Highlighting the players who got the better of their matchups in Week 14, including New York Jets rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

2022 NFL Playoff Picture: New York Jets boost playoff chances to 81% with a win over Buffalo Bills

According to PFF's model, the New York Jets have an 81% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 14 win against the Buffalo Bills. Their chances fall to 49% with a loss.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

Predicting the 2022 NFL MVP: Here comes Bengals QB Joe Burrow

Patrick Mahomes missed the opportunity to clinch the MVP race in Week 13, partly due to the heroics of Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, who is now a part of the conversation along with Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago

NFL Week 13 winners and losers: A.J. Brown feasts in revenge game against the Tennessee Titans

The players who got the better of their matchups in Week 13, including Philadelphia Eagles' Haason Reddick and A.J. Brown.

by Timo Riske 3 months ago
Bio

Timo Riske joined PFF in a 2019 as a data scientist from Germany and will tell you the odds.

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