2026 Offseason Overviews

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Using PFF grading, we identify the top performer at each offensive line position from the teams still alive in the postseason to assemble the best possible five-man unit.

By Zoltán Buday Jan 15, 2026 9:40 am EST
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Using PFF’s snap-by-snap grading, we identify the offensive linemen whose play took a clear step forward in 2025 and cemented them as top-tier performers at their positions.

By Zoltán Buday Jan 15, 2026 9:10 am EST
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PFF graded every player on every play during the wild-card round, and these were the top wide receivers by PFF receiving grade.

By Lauren Gray Jan 15, 2026 6:45 am EST
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A significant part of the roster-building equation that every team must consider is which internal free agents to retain. Below is one player on an expiring contract whose franchise would love to re-sign.

By Bradley Locker Jan 15, 2026 6:30 am EST
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We're diving into every matchup in the divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs — including key storylines, matchups to watch, and injury news. The Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos kick things off on Saturday afternoon.

By Thomas Valentine Jan 15, 2026 6:15 am EST
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With the recent departure of Mike Tomlin from the Pittsburgh Steelers, nine NFL franchises are now searching for a new head coach ahead of the 2026 season. Each opening presents a unique mix of strengths and challenges, but as first-year head coaches like Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson and Liam Coen have shown this season, the right hire can accelerate a turnaround quickly.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 14, 2026 8:45 am EST
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It's crunch time in the quest to win a Super Bowl. These three players need to be better in the divisional round for their teams to advance.

By Ryan Smith Jan 14, 2026 8:30 am EST
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Max Chadwick provides one rookie who can be his team's X-factor during the NFL playoffs.

By Max Chadwick Jan 14, 2026 7:00 am EST
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Wild Card Weekend delivered a wide range of quarterback performances that shaped the outcome of playoff games. Rather than focusing on a single box-score outcome, this breakdown examines the best quarterbacks from the opening playoff round across several key categories, highlighting how passers impacted games and separated themselves when the stakes were highest.

By Nick Akridge Jan 14, 2026 6:45 am EST
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The Los Angeles Rams travel to Chicago, Ill., to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Jan. 18, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

By Mark Chichester Jan 14, 2026 6:15 am EST Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears
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The Houston Texans travel to Foxborough, Mass., to face the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 18, with kickoff set for 3:00 pm ET on ESPN.

By Mark Chichester Jan 14, 2026 6:00 am EST Houston Texans New England Patriots
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The San Francisco 49ers travel to face the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Wash., on Saturday, Jan. 17, with kickoff set for 8:00 pm ET on FOX.

By Mark Chichester Jan 14, 2026 5:45 am EST Seattle Seahawks San Francisco 49ers
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The Buffalo Bills travel to face the Denver Broncos in Denver, Colo., on Saturday, Jan. 17, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. EST on CBS.

By Mark Chichester Jan 14, 2026 5:30 am EST Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos
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Players like Drake Maye, Parker Washington and Byron Young made major strides during the 2025 NFL season.

By Thomas Valentine Jan 14, 2026 5:15 am EST
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Tomlin reached the playoffs in 12 of his 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, but his recent winless streak — and struggles on both sides of the ball — spelled an end.

By Bradley Locker Jan 13, 2026 5:04 pm EST
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Undrafted free agents have a long road to NFL snaps, but these 10 players made the most of their workloads during the 2025 regular season.

By Ben Cooper Jan 13, 2026 11:45 am EST
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Josh Allen powered the Bills to a road win with one of his best performances of the season, earning a PFF grade (94.0) while producing three touchdowns, an 8.6% big-time throw rate and zero turnover-worthy plays. Meanwhile, Colston Loveland delivered the best game of his young career for Chicago, hauling in eight receptions on 15 targets for 137 yards and earning a career-high PFF receiving grade (90.1).

By Gordon McGuinness Jan 13, 2026 11:01 am EST
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The former No. 1 overall pick earned a 77.3 PFF grade, the second-highest among all quarterbacks on Wild Card Weekend. He showcased his full arsenal with six big-time throws, tied for the most by any quarterback in a single game this season.

By Nick Akridge Jan 13, 2026 10:33 am EST
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The Houston Texans enter the divisional round with a 15.7% chance to win the Super Bowl and are projected to reach the game 27% of the time. Seattle also remains firmly in the mix among the eight remaining teams, with its probability profile reflecting a viable path to a deep playoff run.

By Mark Chichester Jan 13, 2026 8:45 am EST
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We break down the advanced metrics after every game of the wild-card slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

By Timo Riske Jan 13, 2026 8:30 am EST
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