Pro Football Focus
Total reads
344
This week
10
Rank
#197 of 454
Published
547 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
NFL Week 1 Recap: San Francisco 49ers 27, Los Angeles Rams 7
The San Francisco 49ers cruised past the Los Angeles Rams 27–7 in Week 1 on September 11, 2026. 49ers outgained the Rams, 379 total yards to 290.
NFL Week 1 statistical review: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL’s first game in Australia. San Francisco found success through the air and on the ground, while several high-leverage plays went against Los Angeles. PFF Advanced Stats break down the passing, receiving, rushing and efficiency performances from the 2026 season opener.
49ers receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel help lift San Francisco to season-opening victory
Veterans Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel answered questions right off the bat to galvanize the 49ers' big victory over the rival Rams in Australia.
Fantasy Football Week 1: Fantasy-friendly offenses to target
The best fantasy football offensive environments combine efficient play calling with schemes that can concentrate touches among established starters. Play action and motion produced efficiency gains across the NFL in 2025, while heavier personnel packages reduced the number of wide receivers on the field. The Rams, Bears, Chargers and several other offenses stand out entering the 2026 fantasy football season.
Fantasy Football Week 1: 3 players to flex
Raiders receiver Tre Tucker and Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston could be positioned for big outputs in Week 1, making them candidates to occupy fantasy managers' flex slots.
Fantasy Football Week 1: 3 WR/CB matchups to target and avoid
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin and Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Parker Washington could be poised to take advantage of prime coverage opportunities in Week 1.
Fantasy Football Week 1: Running game matchups to target
The Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers could exploit weak run defenses in Week 1, setting up their running backs and quarterbacks for fantasy success.
Fantasy Football Week 1: Passing game matchups to target
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders profile as two offenses that could thrive through the air in Week 1 against weaker Falcons and Dolphins defenses, respectively.
NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from 49ers-Rams
The fantasy football Week 1 recap breaks down major usage developments from the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. Kaelon Black cut into Christian McCaffrey’s workload, while De’Zhaun Stribling earned a prominent role before suffering an ankle injury. The Rams also adjusted their running back and tight end rotations, creating new fantasy considerations for Kyren Williams and Terrance Ferguson.
Seattle is finding more ways to unleash Devon Witherspoon
Devon Witherspoon’s role with the Seattle Seahawks extends well beyond his cornerback designation. After lining up across five different alignments in 2025, Witherspoon worked from the slot, outside cornerback, the box and defensive line in the 2026 opener. His expanding pass-rushing workload adds another dimension after he earned a 90.1 PFF overall grade last season.
Christian Gonzalez shuts down Seahawks again in Week 1
Christian Gonzalez opened the 2026 season with an 87.4 PFF grade in the New England Patriots’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Gonzalez allowed one catch for 4 yards on five targets and earned an 86.3 PFF coverage grade.
Drake Maye’s pressure problems resurface in Patriots’ Week 1 loss to Seahawks
PFF Premium Stats Pro breaks down Drake Maye’s performance in the New England Patriots’ 13-10 Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Maye earned a 28.4 PFF passing grade under pressure after posting a 24.4 mark in the Super Bowl matchup. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats show how Seattle’s pressure continued to disrupt the Patriots quarterback.
PFF Premium Stats Pro: Introducing positively, negatively graded play rate on run plays
PFF Premium Stats Pro adds positively and negatively graded play rates for NFL run blockers and run defenders. The new metrics use PFF’s play-by-play grading to measure how frequently players make positive contributions or avoid costly mistakes. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats highlight 2025 leaders including Chris Lindstrom, Trent Williams, Quinnen Williams and Myles Garrett.
NFL Week 1 statistical review: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in their Week 1 Super Bowl rematch. Seattle overcame Sam Darnold’s early exit, while three second-half Drake Maye interceptions prevented New England from completing the comeback. PFF Advanced Stats break down the passing, receiving, rushing and efficiency performances from the 2026 season opener.
PFF Premium Stats Pro: Introducing pass-block win rate and more
PFF pass-block win rate adds a new metric for evaluating NFL offensive tackles alongside pass-blocking grades and pressure data. Lane Johnson led qualifying tackles with a 95.6% PBWR in 2025 and also posted the highest island win rate at 95.1%. PFF Premium Stats Pro also introduces island rate and island win rate to show how often tackles block without help and how effectively they perform.
2026 NFL offensive line rankings: Broncos, Eagles and Buccaneers open in top three
PFF's 2026 NFL offensive line rankings evaluate all 32 units entering the season, with the Denver Broncos claiming the No. 1 spot. The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers round out the top three, while injuries and lineup changes significantly impact several teams further down the rankings.
NFL all-time record watch: Milestones which could be reached in 2026
Daire Carragher examines NFL record totem poles that could shift in 2026, including Aaron Rodgers and Mike Evans making further contributions.
College Football: Week 2 preview and predictions for the five biggest games
Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down the five best college football games on the Week 2 schedule, headlined by a blockbuster Ohio State-Texas meeting.
NFL Week 1 Recap: New England Patriots 10, Seattle Seahawks 13
The Seattle Seahawks edged the New England Patriots 13–10 in Week 1 on September 9, 2026.
NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Patriots-Seahawks
The fantasy football Week 1 recap breaks down key usage trends from the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Jadarian Price handled most of Seattle’s early-down work, while Mack Hollins earned more playing time than Romeo Doubs for New England. PFF’s snap and usage data also provide insight into Rhamondre Stevenson, Rashid Shaheed and other fantasy-relevant players.
Seahawks-Patriots Week 1: Super Bowl 60 rematch by the numbers
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots open the 2026 NFL season with a Super Bowl 60 rematch at Lumen Field. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats highlight pressure, coverage and rushing as key areas entering the Week 1 matchup. Seattle won the previous meeting despite New England holding narrow advantages in total yards and yards per play.
NFL season openers: The PFF era’s top Week 1 performers
NFL Week 1 history features several all-time greats who consistently delivered elite performances in season openers. Tom Brady leads qualifying offensive players with a 92.8 overall PFF grade, while T.J. Watt owns a 93.7 mark on defense. PFF Grades also highlight standout Week 1 performances from Tyreek Hill, Rob Gronkowski, Terron Armstead and other top players.
Fantasy Football IDP Rankings: NFL Week 1
PFF’s Week 1 fantasy football IDP rankings provide weekly rankings for the 2026 season. Nick Bolton enters the opener against the Denver Broncos after tying his season high in tackles in their last meeting. PFF’s fantasy Tools also offer weekly rankings in additional formats.
Fantasy Football: Last-minute waiver wire targets for the 2026 NFL season
Nic Bodiford pinpoints 23 waiver wire targets ahead of the 2026 fantasy football season, including Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd and Browns receiver KC Concepcion.
The 10 best NFL player matchups to watch in Week 1
Rams EDGE Myles Garrett vs. 49ers tackle Trent Williams highlights a loaded Week 1 slate of NFL player matchups to watch.
Displaying items 1-25 of 547 in total