Zoltán Buday

Some NFL teams vigorously attacked roster holes in the first wave of free agency, while others stood pat, leaving them still in search of answers.

The Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets and Washington Commanders all enter the offseason with significant cap space and major roster needs to address. That financial flexibility could allow each team to aggressively pursue upgrades in free agency as they look to reshape their rosters for the 2026 season.

Zoltan Buday takes a look at seven NFL players who outperformed their salaries from the 2025 season.

Some NFL teams will swing for the fences this offseason, while others will be more methodical amid tighter salary-cap situations. Here are some players the latter could target.

In 2025, both the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots went from last place in their respective divisions to division champions the very next season. It’s another reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the NFL and how almost every year, at least one team makes the leap from worst to first.

Joe Thuney has quietly been the NFL’s most dominant pass protector for years. The data behind his inaugural award win shows why his résumé now belongs in Hall of Fame conversations.

Similar to an All-Pro team, these are the best Patriots and Seahawks players at every position set to suit up for Super Bowl 60.

We examine both team's defenses through EPA per play and success rate and then compare those numbers to the other 18 Super Bowl participants of the past decade.

We examine both team's attacks through EPA per play and success rate and then compare those numbers to the other 18 Super Bowl participants of the past decade.

Zoltán Buday breaks down how the Seattle Seahawks’ rookie class powered their Super Bowl run.

For 2026, these three mainstays of the NFL playoffs could get back to their winning ways.

Roster turnover, cap constraints and regression can flip the NFL landscape quickly, and these three playoff teams are facing the steepest climb to get back in 2026.

The New England Patriots are off to Super Bowl 60, anchored by a much-improved offensive line.

Sam Darnold’s surface-level numbers look familiar, but the details tell a different story. Improved play-action aggression and a sharp reduction in negative plays have helped power Seattle to the No. 1 seed and within one win of Super Bowl 60.

Using PFF grading, we identify the top performer at each offensive line position from the teams still alive in the postseason to assemble the best possible five-man unit.

Using PFF’s snap-by-snap grading, we identify the offensive linemen whose play took a clear step forward in 2025 and cemented them as top-tier performers at their positions.

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell has been among the NFL’s best offensive linemen, but he took his play to another level in 2025, earning PFF Protector of the Year honors.

The Broncos, powered by tackle Garett Bolles and guard Quinn Meinerz, lay claim to the top spot in the final 2025 NFL offensive line rankings

The Eagles' and Titans' offensive lines continue to climb as the 2025 NFL regular season winds down.

Injuries and poor play send the Colts tumbling out of the top 10, while the Eagles surge five spots this week to No. 6.