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Timo Riske

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Ranking all 32 NFL teams by offseason assets: Cardinals and Commanders lead the way

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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 Mar 11, 2024 10:42 am EDT

Super Bowl 58: Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs passing offense are peaking at the perfect time

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The Kansas City Chiefs will make their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years — only this time they'll be reigning champions. But even though quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the overarching constant, it's safe to say that this year’s Chiefs team is different from the ones we've seen in past Super Bowls.

by Timo Riske Feb 6, 2024 10:15 am EST

A statistical review of the NFL's conference championship games

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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after the conference championship games, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind both contests.

by Timo Riske Jan 29, 2024 8:48 am EST

A statistical review of the divisional-round games: 49ers, Lions, Chiefs and Ravens advance

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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every game of the divisional round, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

by Timo Riske Jan 22, 2024 8:36 am EST

A statistical review of NFL Super Wild Card Weekend: Cowboys crash out of the playoffs, Texans impress against Browns

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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every game of the wild-card round, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

by Timo Riske Jan 15, 2024 9:27 am EST

A statistical review of NFL Week 18: Steelers, Packers, Texans and Buccaneers clinch playoff spots

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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every game of the Week 18 slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

by Timo Riske Jan 8, 2024 8:48 am EST

2023 NFL season-long statistical review: Final team tiers, dropback outcomes and more

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We examined team performance in various categories after each week of the 2023 NFL season. Here is the final version after the regular season.

by Timo Riske Jan 8, 2024 8:42 am EST

NFL Week 18 Playoff Picture: It's win or go home for the Texans, Colts, Buccaneers

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The Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will secure a playoff berth with a Week 18 win, but they will be eliminated from contention with a loss.

by Timo Riske Jan 4, 2024 1:11 pm EST

A statistical review of NFL Week 17: Cowboys narrowly beat the Lions, Ravens lock up the No. 1 seed

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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every game of the Week 17 slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

by Timo Riske Jan 1, 2024 8:48 am EST

NFL season-long statistical review after Week 17: Team tiers, dropback outcomes and more

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We'll examine team performance in various categories after each week of the 2023 NFL season.

by Timo Riske Jan 1, 2024 7:29 am EST

NFL Week 17: A statistical review of Jets-Browns Thursday Night Football

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The Cleveland Browns clinched a playoff spot by beating the New York Jets 37-20 on Thursday Night Football. Here is our initial statistical review of the game.

by Timo Riske Dec 29, 2023 11:07 am EST Cleveland Browns New York Jets

NFL Week 17 Playoff Picture: Bills lock up a playoff spot with a win against the Patriots

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The Buffalo Bills have a 97% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 17 win against the New England Patriots, but their chances will fall to 41% with a loss.

by Timo Riske Dec 28, 2023 5:00 am EST

A statistical review of NFL Week 16: Raiders shock the Chiefs, Ravens take control of the AFC

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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every game of the Week 16 slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

by Timo Riske Dec 26, 2023 9:48 am EST

NFL season-long statistical review after Week 16: Team tiers, dropback outcomes and more

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We'll examine team performance in various categories after each week of the 2023 NFL season.

by Timo Riske Dec 26, 2023 9:34 am EST

NFL Week 16: A statistical review of Saints-Rams Thursday Night Football

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The Los Angeles Rams kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the New Orleans Saints 30-22 on Thursday Night Football. Here is our initial statistical review of the game.

by Timo Riske Dec 22, 2023 7:50 am EST Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Saints

NFL Week 16 Playoff Picture: The surging Los Angeles Rams increase playoff chances to 66% with a win against New Orleans Saints

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The Los Angeles Rams have a 66% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 16 win against the New Orleans Saints, but their chances will fall to just 12% with a loss.

by Timo Riske Dec 20, 2023 12:06 pm EST

NFL Week 15: A statistical review of Eagles-Seahawks Monday Night Football

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The Seattle Seahawks kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 on Monday night. Here is our initial statistical review of the game.

by Timo Riske Dec 19, 2023 9:59 am EST

NFL season-long statistical review after Week 15: Team tiers, dropback outcomes and more

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We'll examine team performance in various categories after each week of the 2023 NFL season.

by Timo Riske Dec 19, 2023 7:24 am EST

A statistical review of NFL Week 15: Dallas Cowboys fall to Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers keep rolling

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PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every Saturday and Sunday game of the Week 15 slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

by Timo Riske Dec 18, 2023 10:17 am EST

NFL Week 15: A statistical review of Chargers-Raiders Thursday Night Football

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The Las Vegas Raiders blew out the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football, winning 63-21 to move to 5-9 on the year.

by Timo Riske Dec 15, 2023 8:25 am EST
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Timo Riske joined PFF in a 2019 as a data scientist from Germany and will tell you the odds.

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