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NFL Week 3 statistical review: Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers
Atlanta dominates at Lambeau: The Falcons defeated the Packers 35-14 without benefiting from a turnover, defensive score or special teams touchdown. Drake London takes over: London caught passes for 194 yards on nine targets, with more than half of his yardage coming on two isolated go routes.
NFL Week 2 statistical review: New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams
Rams control Week 2 matchup: Los Angeles defeated the New York Giants 28-6 on Monday Night Football to close Week 2. Passing game favors Los Angeles: Matthew Stafford consistently delivered from clean pockets, while the Rams' pass rush pressured Jameis Winston throughout the game.
Statistical Review of NFL Week 2
Every Week 1 game visualized: Each matchup features a collection of PFF charts designed to show how the game unfolded. Offense goes beyond the box score: Visualizations cover scoring opportunities, drive efficiency, dropback outcomes and receiving and rushing efficiency. Key hidden factors are included: Special teams, turnovers and drive maps provide additional context for each NFL Week 1 matchup.
NFL Week 2 statistical review: Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions
Buffalo controls the game: The Bills opened Week 2 with a 41-31 win over the Lions behind an efficient offensive performance. Bills dominate the trenches: Buffalo limited Detroit’s rushing attack while finding success on the ground despite facing heavy boxes.
NFL Week 1 statistical review: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
Kansas City controls the game: The Chiefs earned a 31-10 victory while holding Denver to drives of 20 yards or fewer after its opening touchdown possession. Denver struggles to protect Bo Nix: The Broncos quarterback was sacked four times after ranking among the least-sacked quarterbacks of the previous two seasons.
Statistical Review of NFL Week 1
Every Week 1 game visualized: Each matchup features a collection of PFF charts designed to show how the game unfolded. Offense goes beyond the box score: Visualizations cover scoring opportunities, drive efficiency, dropback outcomes, receiving and rushing efficiency. Key hidden factors are included: Special teams, turnovers and drive maps provide additional context for each NFL Week 1 matchup.
NFL Week 1 statistical review: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles misses key opportunities: Matthew Stafford threw an interception in scoring range and failed to convert a fourth-down quarterback sneak at the goal line. San Francisco finds offensive balance: Brock Purdy and the passing game consistently moved the ball, while the 49ers also generated steady production on the ground.
NFL Week 1 statistical review: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
Seattle wins the Super Bowl rematch: The Seahawks defeated the Patriots 13-10 despite losing Sam Darnold early and turning to Drew Lock. Turnovers sink New England: Drake Maye threw three second-half interceptions, including one in the end zone with the Patriots positioned to tie or win the game.
2026 NFL Draft trade analyzer: Which teams won every Round 1 trade?
Draft capital vs. player value drives outcomes: The PFF trade analyzer compares perceived pick value to expected player outcomes using WAR-based models, revealing which teams gained long-term advantages. Trading down consistently creates value: Teams like Cleveland, Miami, Buffalo and San Francisco leveraged extra picks to increase their chances of generating positive WAR outcomes across multiple scenarios.
Super Bowl 60: The tactical matchups behind Seahawks vs. Patriots
We’re only one game away from the end of the 2025 NFL season, but the most anticipated matchup is still to come. With the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots set to battle for the Lombardi Trophy and a place in the football history books, every snap will matter more than it has all year. In this article, we’ll break down the most important storylines for Super Bowl 60 on both sides of the ball.
NFL Conference Championship Statistical Review: Patriots will meet Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
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NFL Divisional-Round Statistical Review: Broncos and Rams survive in OT, Patriots and Seahawks also advance
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NFL Wild-Card Round Statistical Review: Rams survive Panthers, Bears storm back vs. Packers
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2025 NFL regular season statistical review: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Rams and Patriots end the regular season in their own tier: They fielded the league's most efficient offenses, along with above-average defenses, en route to securing playoff berths. The 49ers overcame one of the NFL's toughest schedules: San Francisco dealt with a tough slate of defenses but finished 12-5 to earn the NFC's No. 6 seed.
NFL Week 18 Statistical Review: Steelers clinch AFC North, Panthers eke out NFC South title
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Week 17 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Falcons upset Rams to bring unlikely NFC South scenario into play
Bijan Robinson put together a special performance: Stacked boxes were no problem for the star running back, who helped the Falcons post nearly a 40% run success rate on early downs. Puka Nacua was kept mostly quiet: Despite recording a game-high 118 air yards, Nacua finished with only 47 yards on five catches (albeit with a touchdown).
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 18: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Patriots have closed the gap: While the Rams have clearly stood atop the team tiers for much of the latter part of the season, two straight losses have provided New England a window to move up. The 49ers are now converting series at a league-high rate: The Rams and Bills had been at the top for much of the year, but San Francisco's offensive outburst in Sunday Night Football pushes the team into the top spot.
NFL Week 17 Statistical Review: Browns upset Steelers, 49ers take shootout with Bears
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NFL playoff picture ahead of Week 17
A huge week for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: According to PFF simulations, the Buccaneers have a 65% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 17 win, but that number drops to 38% with a loss. The New York Giants are lining up for the No. 1 overall pick: From here, the Giants land the first overall pick in 46% of PFF simulations.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 17: Team tiers, pass rates and more
Here come the Bills: Buffalo clinched a playoff spot in Week 16 and has quietly been surging up the EPA ranks, now sitting neck-and-neck with the Patriots in this week's team tiers. The Rams are still on track despite a Week 16 defeat: Impressively, 90% of their dropbacks this season have resulted in a target (as opposed to a sack, throwaway, batted pass, etc.) — 4 percentage points better than any other team.
Week 16 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: 49ers all but end Colts' playoff hopes
Red-zone success and key turnovers fueled a blowout: Brock Purdy was on his game, helping the 49ers find the end zone on four of five red-zone drives. A pick-six and a forced fumble on a kickoff helped, too. Stacked boxes didn't deter the 49ers from ground-game success: The 49ers posted a 48.0% success rate on runs despite facing far more players in the box than the Colts' run game.
NFL Week 16 Statistical Review: Lions fall short against Steelers, Patriots get back on track against Ravens
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Week 16 Thursday Night Football Statistical Review: Seahawks move atop NFC with wild OT win over Rams
Puka Nacua racked up a career-high 225 receiving yards: The star Rams receiver was again Matthew Stafford's primary target, but it wasn't enough to hold on against the Seahawks. Jaxon Smith-Njigba turned things around after a quiet first half: He contributed a team-high 96 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets after it appeared the Rams were poised to shut him down.
NFL playoff picture ahead of Week 16
A huge week for the Carolina Panthers: According to PFF simulations, the Panthers have a 50% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 16 win, but that number drops to 5% with a loss. The Las Vegas Raiders are lining up for the No. 1 overall pick: From here, the Raiders land the first overall pick in 32% of PFF simulations.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 16: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Rams are a juggernaut: There remains a massive gap between Los Angeles and the next-best squad in the team tiers after the Rams' big Week 15 win over the Lions. The Bills are well-positioned to make a late-season run: Buffalo will face the league's easiest remaining schedule by opposing offensive strength.
Week 15 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Steelers beat Dolphins with sights set on AFC North title
D.K. Metcalf and Kenneth Gainwell continue to fuel the Steelers' passing game: Whether it's deeper throws to Metcalf or short tosses to Gainwell, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is leaning on the two to extend drives. The Dolphins are now officially eliminated from the playoffs: The 28-15 scoreline made things seem closer than they were. The Steelers had the game well under control with a big third quarter, dashing Miami's slim postseason hopes.
NFL Week 15 Statistical Review: Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention, Bills complete comeback vs. Patriots
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Week 15 Thursday Night Football Statistical Review: Falcons storm back to deal Buccaneers a crushing loss
Kyle Pitts' career game propelled the Falcons' offense: The former No. 4 overall pick racked up 165 receiving yards and three scores, helping the Falcons upset the Buccaneers. Miscues were the name of the game: The Falcons were called for a whopping 19 accepted penalties, and the Buccaneers failed to pounce on two fumbles and couldn't stop Atlanta on a third-and-28 and a subsequent fourth-and-14.
NFL playoff picture ahead of Week 15
A huge week for the Baltimore Ravens: According to PFF simulations, the Ravens have a 48% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 15 win, but that number drops to 12% with a loss. The Las Vegas Raiders are lining up for the No. 1 overall pick: From here, the Raiders land the first overall pick in 36% of PFF simulations.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 15: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Rams move further ahead in the team tiers: Los Angeles is fielding the league's most efficient offense and a top-five defense. The Colts face a tough road to the playoffs: Indianapolis has one of the hardest remaining schedules in the league and is now without starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who tore his Achilles.
Week 14 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Chargers take down reeling Eagles in overtime
Four interceptions doomed the Eagles' passing game: It was not Jalen Hurts‘ night. He technically accounted for five turnovers, fumbling after recovering an initial fumble off one of his interceptions. Scrambles proved crucial for the Chargers' offense: Los Angeles generated 0.05 EPA per play on scrambles on a night when their dropbacks led to -0.39 EPA per play overall.
NFL Week 14 Statistical Review: Jaguars, Packers and Steelers take outright division leads
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Week 14 Thursday Night Football Statistical Review: Lions take a shootout with Cowboys
The Lions tore apart what had seemed like an improved Cowboys defense: Detroit amassed nine drives in scoring range and converted five red-zone trips into four touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb was on pace for a big game: The star wideout still finished with 121 receiving yards on six catches, but a concussion prematurely ended his outing.
NFL playoff picture ahead of Week 14
A massive week for the Pittsburgh Steelers: According to PFF simulations, the Steelers have a 67% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 14 win, but that number drops to 17% with a loss. The Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 seed in the NFC, but for how long? The Los Angeles Rams (35%), Seattle Seahawks (21%) and Green Bay Packers (14%) all have a better chance of securing the top seed in the conference by season's end.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 14: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Bills remain a huge threat in the AFC: While Buffalo has appeared notably weaker this season, the team is still 8-4 and in the upper echelon of offensive strength. The Texans‘ defense is propelling the team: Houston slots in as the NFL's strongest defensive team by EPA per play, helping the team rattle off four straight wins.
Week 13 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Patriots hold onto AFC's No. 1 seed with dominant win
The Patriots keep rolling: Mike Vrabel's squad is up to 10 straight wins behind second-year sensation Drake Maye, who helped New England produce 0.24 EPA per dropback against the Giants. Drake Maye spread the ball around: Five Patriots receivers saw at least four targets in Week 13, with tight end Hunter Henry leading the charge.
NFL Week 13 Statistical Review: Bears take over as NFC's No. 1 seed, Panthers upset Rams
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NFL Week 13 Thanksgiving Statistical Review: Cowboys stave off Chiefs, Bengals roar past Ravens
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NFL playoff picture ahead of Week 13
Premium Content Sign Up A huge week for the Houston Texans: According to PFF simulations, the Texans have a 70% chance of making the playoffs with a Week13 win, but that number drops to 32% with a loss. With the first overall pick, the Tennessee Titans select: The Titans have a 40% of picking first overall in 2026, according to PFF simulations.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 13: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Rams are the team to beat: They are shining on both sides of the ball amid a six-game win streak, establishing themselves as a top Super Bowl contender ahead of Week 13. The Bears are thriving off giveaways: No team has gained more points through turnovers this season, and Chicago added to its totals with two more takeaways against the Steelers this past week.
Week 12 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: 49ers keep pace in crowded NFC West with win over Panthers
The 49ers' adjustments paid dividends: After early interceptions, head coach Kyle Shanahan went more conservative, leaning on the reliable Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle to move the chains. The Panthers turned away from their run game despite success: Carolina generated positive EPA on early-down runs yet chose to attack San Francisco mostly through the air.
NFL Week 12 Statistical Review: Cowboys stun Eagles, Shedeur Sanders secures first NFL win
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Week 12 Thursday Night Football Statistical Review: Texans keep rolling with Davis Mills at the helm
The Texans hounded Josh Allen: Sacks formed the main storyline of the game — that the Bills couldn't stop Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, among others, from generating pressure. Late-down efficiency kept the Bills in the game: The Texans earned the win with dominant defense and just enough offense, but Buffalo kept the score close with some late-down magic, producing a 39.1% success rate on such plays.
NFL playoff picture ahead of Week 12
A huge week for the Kansas City Chiefs: According to PFF simulations, the Chiefs have a 68% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 12 win, but that number drops to 33% with a loss. With the first overall pick, the Tennessee Titans select: The Titans have a 39% of picking first overall in 2026, according to PFF simulations.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 12: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Rams have moved into a tier of their own: Los Angeles is excelling on offense and defense amid a five-game win streak and now sits ahead of the pack in the team tiers. The Colts will be tested down the stretch: Indianapolis faces a gauntlet of talented defenses over the rest of the season.
Week 11 Monday Night Football Statistical Review: Cowboys throttle Raiders
The Cowboys turned five red-zone trips into three touchdowns: Dak Prescott, George Pickens and Javonte Williams powered a balanced attack — and a 33-16 victory. The Raiders are in a rut: Losers of four straight, Las Vegas again failed to generate consistent success this week. Running back Ashton Jeanty has been held in check, forcing Geno Smith to play hero.
NFL Week 11 Statistical Review: Broncos widen division lead, Rams move atop NFC West
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Week 11 Thursday Night Football Statistical Review: New England Patriots remain on pace for their first division title since 2019
Two very different passing games: The Patriots’ passing offense looked like its usual self with Drake Maye at the helm. The Jets’ passing game continued to struggle, but they were able to generate value from Justin Fields’ scrambles to extend drives. Positives for the Jets: The Jets’ running game was very efficient and kept them within striking distance for much of the night.
NFL playoff picture ahead of Week 11
A huge week for the Jacksonville Jaguars: According to PFF simulations, the Jaguars have a 60% chance of making the playoffs with a Week 11 win, but that number drops to 25% with a loss. • With the first overall pick, the New Orleans Saints select: The Saints have a 30% of picking first overall in 2026, according to PFF simulations. • Unlock your edge with PFF+: Access Premium Stats, dominate fantasy with in-season tools and projections and make smarter bets with the new PFF Player Prop Tool.
NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 11: Team tiers, pass rates and more
The Broncos‘ defense is keeping the team at the top of the AFC West: Denver is allowing a conversion to a new set of downs a league-low 61% of the time. Jonathan Taylor is leading the charge for the NFL's most potent running game: The Colts are fielding, by far, the league's most efficient rushing offense, due in no small part to Taylor's explosive performances.
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