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From player props to first touchdown bets, PFF breaks down the conference championship games using matchup data, usage trends and market context to uncover actionable edges.

By Mark Chichester Jan 25, 2026 10:08 am EST
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PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff by 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 hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key storylines to know for every conference championship game.

By Andrew Shaver Jan 25, 2026 10:00 am EST
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Jarrett Stidham steps into a Denver offense that leads the NFL in perfect block rate, a key factor given his history of outperforming expectations when protected in a pass-heavy game script. In a separate matchup, the Rams’ shift toward 11 personnel has elevated Jordan Whittington into a consistent slot role, setting him up for steady volume against a Seahawks defense that limits perimeter receivers but allows production over the middle.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 25, 2026 9:39 am EST
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Anytime touchdown bets are among the most popular markets in football, but they are often driven more by guesswork than data. PFF’s new First Touchdown Finder is designed to change that, using early-game efficiency, player usage and matchup context to identify the most actionable scoring opportunities each week.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 25, 2026 9:01 am EST
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The Seahawks tend to funnel targets to running backs and tight ends, giving Colby Parkinson a window to produce in this third iteration of Rams-Seahawks.

By Mason Cameron Jan 23, 2026 2:05 pm EST
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Daire Carragher details how Jeff Hafley’s scheme can transform the Miami Dolphins defense.

By Daire Carragher Jan 23, 2026 11:04 am EST
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs thrives against man coverage, which the Broncos use at a top-10 rate in the NFL.

By Mason Cameron Jan 23, 2026 10:15 am EST
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Now that the 2025 college football season has concluded, it’s time to take stock of the year’s top performers. The PFF College 101 highlights the 101 best players from the 2025 season, combining PFF grades, on-field impact and positional value to provide a comprehensive look at college football’s elite.

By Max Chadwick Jan 23, 2026 9:50 am EST
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How do Tua Tagovailoa, Jacoby Brissett and Malik Willis, among others, stack up this dynasty offseason?

By Ryan Conway Jan 23, 2026 9:00 am EST
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Jacoby Brissett, Tyler Shough and Carson Wentz were among the backups this year who elevated their supporting casts and brought more fantasy success.

By Ryan Conway Jan 23, 2026 8:15 am EST
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Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball for each conference championship game.

By Ben Linsey Jan 23, 2026 7:30 am EST
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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.

By Zoltán Buday Jan 23, 2026 6:15 am EST Seattle Seahawks Sam Darnold
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Below are eight head-to-head collisions to circle as you follow all of the conference championship action, including Puka Nacua vs. Devon Witherspoon.

By Bradley Locker Jan 23, 2026 6:00 am EST
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Davante Adams profile as players whose target volume should rebound in the divisional round based on their route usage, quarterback tendencies and predicted target share.

By Joseph Bryan Jan 23, 2026 5:45 am EST
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Jon Macri details IDP defensive backs to target and trade in dynasty fantasy football leagues.

By Jonathon Macri Jan 23, 2026 5:30 am EST
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The First Touchdown Finder is built similarly to the PFF Player Props tool, allowing users to filter by game, position, price, and more, while highlighting team-level early-scoring edges and player-level opportunities. You can read more about how the tool works in our full First Touchdown Finder breakdown, then follow along below as we use it to identify some of the best first touchdown bets for championship weekend.

By Mason Cameron and Ben Linsey Jan 23, 2026 5:15 am EST
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PFF’s First Touchdown Finder Report uses early-game efficiency, usage trends and red zone data to identify first touchdown scorer value — all in one customizable betting tool.

By PFF.com Jan 23, 2026 5:00 am EST
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With the January transfer window officially closed, PFF tracks the top 100 portal entrants from the 2026 cycle, including commitments, remaining unsigned players and each player’s PFF grading profile.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Jan 22, 2026 12:27 pm EST
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Consistent fantasy production is hard to come by. These three players yielded strong result at the start of the year before going quiet to close out the 2025 season.

By Nic Bodiford Jan 22, 2026 6:30 am EST
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Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold will meet again with a trip to Super Bowl 60 on the line. What does each bring to the table in this third iteration of Rams-Seahawks?

By Ryan Smith Jan 22, 2026 6:15 am EST Sam Darnold
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