The 2027 NFL Draft spotlight turns to several college football matchups as prospects look to improve their stock during the final five weeks of the 2026 regular season. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava faces Ohio State, while Mississippi State cornerback Kelley Jones matches up against Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman.

Darian Mensah has emerged as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft after transferring to Miami and becoming PFF's highest-graded college quarterback through the first half of 2026. His accuracy, quick release and anticipation make him an intriguing NFL prospect, although his pocket discipline and performance under pressure raise questions.

Joe Burrow has opened the 2026 NFL season with a career-best 91.2 PFF grade through seven weeks, ranking second among qualifying quarterbacks. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback leads the NFL with 1.54 Wins Above Replacement and delivered a 95.0 passing grade in the second half of Cincinnati's comeback win over Baltimore. With a history of elite late-season performances and the league's easiest remaining schedule, Burrow and the Bengals have a path toward AFC contention.

PFF's NFL Week 7 Special Teams Report highlights standout performances from gunners, vise players, long snappers and kick coverage and return units. Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart earns the play of the week for his blocked field goal against Minnesota, while teammates Ashton Dulin and Cam Taylor-Britt lead the way among gunners.

Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down the top action in the Week 9 college football slate, including No. 3 Georgia battling No. 17 Florida from Atlanta.

Bengals running backs could produce high-level fantasy football results given their Week 8 matchup against the Titans.

The Cardinals' and Cowboys' passing offenses are two that could yield high-end results for fantasy football managers in Week 8.

Rams running back Blake Corum is a player to elevate in Week 8, while Colts receiver Keenan Allen could see an elevated role given injuries and game script.

PFF's NFL wide receiver rankings entering Week 8 of the 2026 season feature Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 1, followed by Zay Flowers and Tee Higgins. Higgins climbs nine spots after a strong performance against the Ravens, while Malik Nabers moves into the top 10 following four consecutive 100-yard games. Explore the top 32 receivers through seven weeks, with PFF receiving grades, yards per route run and weekly ranking changes.

Stay up to date with the latest NFL injury report, including player injury statuses, actives and inactives ahead of game day. Follow live updates as player availability changes throughout the week and official game-day decisions are announced.

The NFL playoff picture features the Kansas City Chiefs atop the AFC and the Minnesota Vikings leading the NFC, with both Minnesota and Buffalo able to clinch postseason berths with wins. The Cleveland Browns face the week's biggest playoff leverage, with their postseason probability ranging from 62.8% with a win to 27.4% with a loss.

The Week 8 fantasy football red zone report tracks who is earning carries and targets inside the opponent's 20-yard line. It also shows which players are converting those opportunities into touchdowns and fantasy points.

As these 10 players exemplify, some of the NFL's best at each position are names making far lower than the average salaries.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are among the most friendly offenses for fantasy football purposes entering Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow takes over as PFF's No. 1 quarterback after a stellar Week 7 showing. Cowboys gunslinger Dak Prescott enters the top five, while Giants newcomer J.J. McCarthy shoots up after a strong first start.

The 2026 NFL offensive line rankings have been updated after Week 7, with the Detroit Lions retaining the top spot. The San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers round out the top three, while injuries and lineup changes affect units throughout the league.

The fantasy football wide receiver report breaks down performance against man and zone coverage. It highlights wide receivers who have performed better against each coverage type and connects those splits to their opposing matchups.