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 9 contest.

The Browns remain atop the defensive line rankings after Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

Cooper DeJean and Sauce Gardner remain atop PFF's cornerback rankings ahead of Week 9.

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.

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 eight weeks.

We're diving into every matchup in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season — including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins kick things off on Thursday Night Football.

Second-year passer Drake Maye has now earned five consecutive 70.0-plus PFF game grades, a benchmark no Patriots quarterback has reached since Brady’s run through the 2017 Super Bowl season. The streak not only highlights Drake Maye’s rapid development but also represents something New England has been chasing since Tom Brady’s departure: stability at the most important position in football.

The elite trio of Micah Parsons, Aidan Hutchinson and Myles Garrett continue to make up the top three in PFF pass-rush grade ahead of Week 9.

Jordan Love stole the show in the Packers-Steelers Sunday Night Football clash, taking the spotlight from former mentor Aaron Rodgers. His accuracy was a major factor, as he completed 20 consecutive passes en route to a Week 8–best 90.9% adjusted completion percentage.

Among the slew of metrics to evaluate play under center, PFF’s signature Wins Above Replacement stat is as good as any.

The Buffalo Bills move past the Kansas City Chiefs and into the top three after a strong showing against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.

The Green Bay Packers climb to No. 2 in PFF's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.

According to PFF simulations, the Texans have a 55% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 9 win, but that number drops to 25% with a loss.

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos dominated offensively in Week 8, beating the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 to secure Denver's fifth consecutive win. Nix was surgical in dissecting the Cowboys defense, continuing his surge in form after a slow start to the season.

We'll examine team performance in various categories after each week of the 2025 NFL season.

Although both teams were inefficient in the first half, the Chiefs came out firing after halftime to down the Commanders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota.

PFF grades every player on every play, and these are the top rookies through eight weeks of action.

These 10 stars on underperforming teams may not be traded, but they're sure to attract callers before the NFL's trade deadline.