2025 Offseason Overviews

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This season, we’re launching a weekly series at PFF that provides a behind-the-scenes look at our grading process. Each week, we’ll break down some of the highest-graded individual plays, complete with tweets to show you the action.

By Gordon McGuinness Jan 5, 2026 10:21 am EST
NFL
Premium Content
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We examined team performance in various categories after each week of the 2025 NFL campaign, and now we present a full regular-season review.

By Timo Riske Jan 5, 2026 9:25 am EST
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Now that the 2025 NFL regular season has come to a close, it’s time to pull back the curtain on the PFF grading process. Each week, we have been spotlighting the highest-graded plays. Now, we take a full-season view at the very best plays of 2025.

By Gordon McGuinness Jan 5, 2026 9:13 am EST
NFL
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We break down the advanced metrics after every game of the Week 18 slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

By Timo Riske Jan 5, 2026 8:40 am EST
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The NFL wild-card round is set from Saturday through Tuesday, featuring seven games across FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC and Amazon. Below is a clean, game-by-game breakdown of kickoff times and the latest spreads, totals and moneyline odds — all in one place.

By Mark Chichester Jan 5, 2026 7:59 am EST
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With the regular season in the books, draft season can officially begin. Using the finalized draft order, here’s an updated first-round 2026 NFL mock that focuses on team needs, scheme fits and where the top prospects could realistically land.

By Trevor Sikkema Jan 5, 2026 7:20 am EST
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Based on PFF grades and information, below is the best choice for organizations searching for their directions this offseason.

By Bradley Locker Jan 5, 2026 6:30 am EST
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Complete scores and recaps from every College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, breaking down key performances, final results, and how each CFP matchup unfolded. Plus, a full look at the College Football Playoff semifinal schedule, including dates, times, and TV information.

By Mark Chichester Jan 5, 2026 5:45 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 PFF.com Jan 5, 2026 5:30 am EST
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Rookie kicker Tyler Loop's missed field goal as time expired, capping a wild back-and-forth affair, sealed the Steelers' victory and playoff berth.

By Ben Cooper Jan 5, 2026 12:06 am EST Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty ran for 87 yards in a 14-12 victory over the division rival Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the victory, the Raiders hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

By John Owning Jan 4, 2026 8:17 pm EST Las Vegas Raiders Kansas City Chiefs
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Rhamondre Stevenson scored three touchdowns to help lift the New England Patriots to a 38-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, securing the AFC East champions the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs.

By John Owning Jan 4, 2026 8:13 pm EST Miami Dolphins New England Patriots
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The Texans were victorious in their ninth straight matchup in Week 18, besting the Colts 38-30. Ka'imi Fairbairn made all six of his field goals, and Houston's elite defense secured three takeaways in Riley Leonard's first NFL start.

By Bradley Locker Jan 4, 2026 8:08 pm EST
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards yards and one touchdown in a 19-16 win over the division rival Chicago Bears, who still finished season as the NFC North champions.

By John Owning Jan 4, 2026 8:04 pm EST Chicago Bears Detroit Lions
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The Broncos moved to 14-3 and secured the AFC's No. 1 seed, defying all preseason expectations.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2026 8:00 pm EST Los Angeles Chargers Denver Broncos
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The Rams pulled away behind Matthew Stafford, who capped his impressive regular season with another four passing touchdowns.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2026 7:53 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Arizona Cardinals
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With Mitchell Trubisky at the helm, the Bills dealt the Jets one last emphatic blow this season. Buffalo now enters the postseason as the AFC's No. 6 seed.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2026 7:26 pm EST Buffalo Bills New York Jets
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With most starters resting, the Eagles fell 24-17 to Washington as Josh Johnson engineered a fourth-quarter comeback, costing Philadelphia the NFC’s No. 2 seed and dropping them to the No. 3 spot. Nick Sirianni accepted the short-term loss in exchange for rest, but the Super Bowl champions now open the playoffs at home without the bye they were chasing.

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The Falcons won their fourth straight game to end the 2025 season, outlasting the Saints 19-17 — and granting the Panthers the NFC South in the process. Drake London shined with 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Atlanta forced two New Orleans turnovers — including a fourth-quarter interception by Dee Alford.

By Bradley Locker Jan 4, 2026 4:48 pm EST
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Brian Flores and the Vikings put a vice grip on the shorthanded Packers in Week 18, securing a 16-3 victory to close out the 2025 season. Minnesota limited Clayton Tune to just 34 passing yards in his second career start, while Justin Jefferson notched 101 receiving yards — and over 1,000 in 2025.

By Bradley Locker Jan 4, 2026 4:47 pm EST
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