We break down the advanced metrics after each game of the conference championship slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

With the January transfer window officially closed, PFF tracks the top 100 portal entrants from the 2026 cycle, including commitments, remaining unsigned players and each player’s PFF grading profile.

Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold will meet again with a trip to Super Bowl 60 on the line. What does each bring to the table in this third iteration of Rams-Seahawks?

Every year, some teams make significant jumps in EPA per play, one of the most effective ways of measuring offensive success in the NFL. Here are the most-improved offenses in EPA per play from 2024 to 2025.

PFF graded every player on every play during the divisional round, and these were the top wide receivers by PFF receiving grade.

Free agency is still more than a month away, but team fits for this year's top players on the market are already starting to take shape.

Below is each team’s best free agent by overall PFF grade from the 2025 campaign, including Jets running back Breece Hall.

We're diving into every matchup in the conference championships of the 2025 NFL playoffs — including key storylines, matchups to watch and injury news. The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos kick things off on Sunday afternoon.

Mason Cameron details the best landing spots for PFF's 10 highest-graded free agents on offense.

Using PFF grades and situational data, we examine how the remaining quarterbacks stack up — and where each can tilt the conference championship games.