- Aaron Rodgers making plays in Pittsburgh: The Steelers quarterback tallied three big-time throws in his side's win over the Cleveland Browns.
- Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s unstoppable connection: The Seahawks duo connected on one of the highest-graded plays of the week.
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With the new season underway, we’re launching a weekly series at PFF that provides a behind-the-scenes look at our grading process. Each week, we’ll break down some of the highest-graded individual plays, complete with tweets to show you the action.
Here are a few standout plays from Week 6.
This throw and catch from Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered their best connection of the season in Week 6, with a perfectly placed deep ball that earned both a +1.5 PFF grade — tied for the highest for any throw-and-catch combo heading into Monday Night Football. The play showcased the growing chemistry between the Seahawks duo, who continue to impress through six weeks.
Touchdown JSN! 61 yards.
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2025
SEAvsJAX on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/2RqhCoOuX4
Lukas Van Ness’ quick win off the edge
Van Ness is enjoying a breakout 2025 season, and his lightning-quick sack of Joe Flacco in Week 6 was a prime example. He blew past left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. at the snap, bringing Flacco down before the play could unfold — a move that earned a +1.5 PFF grade for its decisiveness and speed.
LVN TIME
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 12, 2025
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/Fu27EMhGep
Aaron Rodgers‘ dime to DK Metcalf
The Steelers‘ quarterback delivered his best performance of the season Sunday, highlighted by three big-time throws—matching his total from the first four games combined. One standout deep ball earned a +1.0 PFF grade, a sign of his growing confidence and command within the offense. It marked a clear step forward for Pittsburgh’s passing attack.
Rodgers to DK for a touchdown!
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2025
CLEvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/MEeG0WWLpO
Tristan Wirfs’ block on this Sean Tucker touchdown
This block by left tackle Tristan Wirfs earned a +0.5 grade, as he disengaged from a double team to seal off a linebacker at the second level. We're highlighting it because Wirfs delivered positively graded blocks on both of the Buccaneers’ rushing touchdowns Sunday—creating the space needed for the ball carrier to reach the end zone each time.
Sean Tucker's first rushing TD of the season puts the @Buccaneers back in front 🏴☠️
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2025
CINvsGB on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/jbBT3ZZlFD
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