An early look at Round 1, led by Fernando Mendoza, Rueben Bain Jr. and Jordyn Tyson, built on team needs and PFF performance.

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in a back-and-forth NFC Championship Game behind 346 yards and three touchdowns from Sam Darnold to advance to Super Bowl LX. Seattle will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, after the Patriots clinched their berth with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos.

Drake Maye powered through sloppy, snowy conditions by running for 68 yards and throwing for 86, scoring New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper as the Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 10-7 to reach their 12th Super Bowl.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Daire Carragher details how Jeff Hafley’s scheme can transform the Miami Dolphins defense.

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs thrives against man coverage, which the Broncos use at a top-10 rate in the NFL.

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.

How do Tua Tagovailoa, Jacoby Brissett and Malik Willis, among others, stack up this dynasty offseason?

Jacoby Brissett, Tyler Shough and Carson Wentz were among the backups this year who elevated their supporting casts and brought more fantasy success.

Ben Linsey provides data-driven, contextual betting notes for both sides of the ball for each conference championship game.

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.

Below are eight head-to-head collisions to circle as you follow all of the conference championship action, including Puka Nacua vs. Devon Witherspoon.

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.

Jon Macri details IDP defensive backs to target and trade in dynasty fantasy football leagues.