Michelle Magdziuk provides the top running back takeaways from Week 7 that could have a significant impact on fantasy football points in Week 8 and beyond.

By Michelle Magdziuk Oct 23, 2025 11:00 am EDT

PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff — pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you. So, whether you’re looking to win your fantasy matchup, hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key storylines to know for every Week 8 contest.

By Andrew Shaver, Jason DeLoach and Maurice Smith Oct 23, 2025 11:00 am EDT

Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter have formed a dominant duo, earning 91.5 and 90.3 grades, respectively. Anderson’s 29.0% pass-rush win rate leads both the team and the NFL, while Hunter isn’t far behind at 24.1% and leads the Texans with four quarterback hits. Seven Houston defenders have earned pass-rush grades of 72.1 or better, and all four players with at least 100 pass-rush snaps have recorded 10 or more pressures.

By John Kosko Oct 23, 2025 9:30 am EDT
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean leads the way in PFF's cornerback rankings, and he is followed by Sauce Gardner and DJ Turner.

By John Kosko Oct 23, 2025 8:40 am EDT
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Advanced coverage grade uses machine learning to map the separation allowed on a play to the expected PFF coverage grade the player would have earned had they been targeted. This system also takes into account the difficulty of the assignment and the situation when making that assessment.

By PFF.com Oct 23, 2025 8:10 am EDT

Justin Herbert is in a great spot to attack the Vikings' defense with heavy passing volume.

By Mason Cameron Oct 23, 2025 8:00 am EDT

PFF is grading every player on every play during the 2025 NFL season, and these are the top wide receivers by PFF receiving grade through seven weeks.

By Lauren Gray Oct 23, 2025 7:00 am EDT

Josh Jacobs is on pace for career highs in several receiving metrics this season, a product of the Packers' shrewd planning to always get him involved.

By Daire Carragher Oct 23, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Gain a fantasy football edge in Week 8 by targeting or avoiding these wide receivers based on their cornerback matchups.

By Nic Bodiford Oct 23, 2025 6:30 am EDT
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Wondering how to handle Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 8 fantasy football lineups? Nathan Jahnke's start-sit column has you covered.

By Nathan Jahnke Oct 23, 2025 6:15 am EDT

We're diving into every matchup in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season — including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers kick things off on Thursday Night Football.

By Thomas Valentine Oct 23, 2025 5:30 am EDT

Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down the biggest games of the Week 9 college football slate.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Oct 23, 2025 5:15 am EDT
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Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season is here, and so are Jon Macri's IDP fantasy football rankings.

By Jonathon Macri Oct 23, 2025 5:00 am EDT

Micah Parsons, Aidan Hutchinson and Myles Garrett form the top three in PFF pass-rush grade ahead of Week 8.

By Ryan Smith Oct 22, 2025 8:40 am EDT

Trevor Sikkema breaks down why Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese is climbing up 2026 NFL Draft boards this season.

By Trevor Sikkema Oct 22, 2025 8:15 am EDT
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This fantasy football report is an extension of PFF wide receiver grades, which also detail how receivers perform against man and zone coverages.

By Jonathon Macri Oct 22, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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The top five of the offensive line rankings goes unchanged ahead of Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

By Zoltán Buday Oct 22, 2025 7:30 am EDT

The Blue Bombers, despite a narrow 17-16 win, led the way with seven players selected. The Stampeders ranked second with six, while the last-place Ottawa Redblacks didn’t have a player named to this week’s team.

By Bryson Vesnaver Oct 22, 2025 7:15 am EDT
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Jalen Hurts put on a show in Sunday’s win by attacking downfield. He silenced much of the criticism when he went 5-for-6 for 215 yards and four big-time throws on passes that traveled 20 or more yards downfield. Hurts is only the second quarterback this season to record a deep passing grade of 99.9 in a single game.

By Nick Akridge Oct 22, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Nic Bodiford breaks down the NFL defenses that have the most fantasy-friendly matchups in Week 8.

By Nic Bodiford Oct 22, 2025 6:30 am EDT
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