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Timo Riske
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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.
Wed, 22 Mar 23 16:00:03 +0000
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.
Mon, 13 Mar 23 12:30:10 +0000
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.
Thu, 02 Mar 23 15:15:00 +0000
PFF's Timo Riske takes an initial look at the positional strength of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Wed, 15 Feb 23 11:00:53 +0000Super Bowl 57 Data Dive: Strengths and weaknesses for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles

Diving into several issues for the Philadelphia Eagles that the Kansas City Chiefs could exploit, and vice versa.
Fri, 10 Feb 23 12:30:12 +0000
The winners from Week 18's games, including New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Tue, 10 Jan 23 17:20:22 +0000
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.
Thu, 05 Jan 23 14:57:38 +0000
The winners from Week 17's games, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Tristan Wirfs and New Orleans Saints WR Rashid Shaheed.
Thu, 05 Jan 23 14:15:15 +0000
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.
Thu, 29 Dec 22 10:45:19 +0000
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.
Wed, 28 Dec 22 15:36:36 +0000
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.
Tue, 27 Dec 22 18:37:43 +0000
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.
Thu, 22 Dec 22 10:45:28 +0000
The injury news circling Jalen Hurts has vaulted Patrick Mahomes into the lead in the 2022 NFL MVP race.
Wed, 21 Dec 22 13:43:31 +0000
Highlighting the players who got the better of their matchups in Week 15, including Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown.
Tue, 20 Dec 22 14:35:11 +0000
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.
Thu, 15 Dec 22 10:15:46 +0000
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.
Wed, 14 Dec 22 13:39:26 +0000
Highlighting the players who got the better of their matchups in Week 14, including New York Jets rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Tue, 13 Dec 22 18:30:37 +0000
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.
Thu, 08 Dec 22 10:30:04 +0000
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.
Wed, 07 Dec 22 11:00:31 +0000
The players who got the better of their matchups in Week 13, including Philadelphia Eagles' Haason Reddick and A.J. Brown.
Tue, 06 Dec 22 10:30:52 +0000Bio
Timo Riske joined PFF in a 2019 as a data scientist from Germany and will tell you the odds.
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