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Every NFL season produces stars who dominate highlight reels and award ballots, but just as often, some of the league’s most impactful players operate in relative obscurity. Whether it’s because of their position, draft pedigree or the situation around them, these contributors consistently win their matchups and drive results without national recognition — the players we call secret superstars.

By Zach Tantillo Jan 20, 2026 9:35 am EST
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PFF grades every player on every play, and these are the top rookies from the divisional round.

By Lauren Gray Jan 20, 2026 7:45 am EST
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Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa headline notable trade candidates entering the 2026 NFL offseason.

By Bradley Locker Jan 20, 2026 6:45 am EST
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With the national championship in the books, Max Chadwick reveals his way-too-early top-25 rankings for the 2026 college football season.

By Max Chadwick Jan 20, 2026 6:30 am EST
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Thomas Valentine breaks down and ranks each remaining playoff team's offense and defense, where the Seattle Seahawks' defense takes the top spot.

By Thomas Valentine Jan 20, 2026 6:15 am EST
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In this piece, we break down rookie production across all 32 teams from the 2025 season to date, presenting every rookie who logged meaningful snaps, with tables sorted by total snaps played and contextualized using PFF grades and PFF Wins Above Replacement (WAR).

By Mark Chichester Jan 20, 2026 6:00 am EST
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The Los Angeles Rams travel to Lumen Field to face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Jan. 25, with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. EST on FOX, in a third meeting between division rivals this season — and the winner advances to Super Bowl LX.

By Mark Chichester Jan 20, 2026 5:45 am EST Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks
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The New England Patriots head to Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 25, for a high-stakes AFC showdown with the Denver Broncos, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. EST on CBS.

By Mark Chichester Jan 20, 2026 5:30 am EST
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The Indiana Hoosiers completed one of the most dramatic turnarounds in sports history, rising from the losingest Power Four program two years ago to national champions with a 27-21 victory over Miami. Indiana sealed the title in a back-and-forth game defined by special-teams swings and momentum-shifting plays.

By Mark Chichester Jan 19, 2026 11:33 pm EST
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Fernando Mendoza profiles as a solid NFL starter after a dominant 2025 season in which he earned a 91.6 PFF grade, won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to the national championship game. His evaluation is built on elite clean-pocket efficiency, strong decision-making and poise under pressure, with enough arm talent and mobility to succeed at the next level even if he is not a traits-driven outlier.

By Trevor Sikkema Jan 19, 2026 11:30 pm EST
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Patriots offensive tackle Morgan Moses and Texans edge defender Will Anderson Jr. headline the PFF Team of the Week.

By Gordon McGuinness Jan 19, 2026 12:48 pm EST
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Each week, we will highlight an interesting grade or stat from every game in the NFL. To dig deeper into every game, including snap counts for every player, subscribe to PFF+.

By Gordon McGuinness Jan 19, 2026 12:33 pm EST
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Each week, we have broken down some of the highest-graded individual plays, complete with tweets to show you the action. Here are a few standout plays from the divisional round.

By Gordon McGuinness Jan 19, 2026 12:20 pm EST
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Nathan Jahnke reveals his fantasy football rankings for the conference championship round in the NFL playoffs.

By Nathan Jahnke Jan 19, 2026 11:21 am EST
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A contest between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams is one conference championship game that presents early betting value.

By Mason Cameron Jan 19, 2026 8:35 am EST
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We break down the advanced metrics after every game of the divisional-round slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

By Timo Riske Jan 19, 2026 8:30 am EST
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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is returning to school, forcing the Jets to change directions at the top of this 2026 NFL mock draft.

By Gordon McGuinness Jan 19, 2026 8:30 am EST
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This year, PFF NFL game recaps have been reimagined to deliver more value than ever. Each game breakdown includes advanced box-score metrics, player participation, snap counts, initial PFF grades and key statistical takeaways — all powered by Premium Stats 2.0. It’s everything you need to quickly catch up on the action and dive deeper into team and player performance.

By Mark Chichester Jan 19, 2026 5:15 am EST
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Nathan Jahnke reveals his early 2026 fantasy football rankings for running backs, which is broken into tiers to help fantasy managers make the best decisions.

By Nathan Jahnke Jan 19, 2026 5:00 am EST
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The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams traded punches in a back-and-forth battle at Soldier Field before the Rams prevailed 20-17 in overtime, advancing to the NFC Championship Game. After Caleb Williams tied it with a stunning fourth-down touchdown late in regulation, Chicago’s quarterback threw an interception in sudden death, setting up Harrison Mevis’ game-winning field goal for Los Angeles.

By Mark Chichester Jan 18, 2026 10:14 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears
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