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Mark Chichester

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Now that the season is nearing its midpoint, we have larger sample sizes to analyze and can start highlighting key stats from the database. This week, we're going to dive into a PFF staple: big-time throws and turnover-worthy plays.

By Mark Chichester Oct 16, 2024 6:30 am EDT
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Derek Carr is still the highest-graded quarterback in the NFL through six weeks, but the Bengals' Joe Burrow is hot on his tail.

By Mark Chichester Oct 16, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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The projected draft order after Week 6, incorporating each team's remaining strength of schedule (1st is hardest), along with their ranks in EPA per play and EPA allowed per play to give a full picture of the current landscape.

By Mark Chichester Oct 14, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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It wasn’t pretty, and at times, it seemed like another disappointing loss was imminent, but the Cincinnati Bengals did just enough to secure a 17-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.

By Mark Chichester Oct 13, 2024 11:48 pm EDT Cincinnati Bengals New York Giants
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Jordan Love completed 22 of his 32 pass attempts for 259 yards, four touchdowns and one interception to lead his Green Bay Packers to a 34-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6.

By Mark Chichester Oct 13, 2024 4:53 pm EDT
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Jalen Hurts completed 16 of his 25 passes for 264 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions as the Philadelphia Eagles edged out the Cleveland Browns 20-16 in Week 6.

By Mark Chichester Oct 13, 2024 4:34 pm EDT Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams enjoyed the best game of his young career in London in Week 6, finishing 23-of-29 for 226 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in a 35-16 rout of the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars.

By Mark Chichester Oct 13, 2024 12:59 pm EDT Jacksonville Jaguars Chicago Bears
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Diving into the quarterback pressure report to examine how much pressure NFL quarterbacks have brought on themselves after five weeks.

By Mark Chichester Oct 9, 2024 2:47 pm EDT
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In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key metrics beyond passing grade.

By Mark Chichester Oct 9, 2024 6:15 am EDT
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Justin Tucker's 24-yard field goal secured a 41-38 overtime victory for the Baltimore Ravens over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5.

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Alec Ingold’s late touchdown and three field goals from Jason Sanders propelled the Miami Dolphins to a 15-10 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.

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The Washington Commanders handed the Cleveland Browns their worst loss of the season on Sunday, dominating in a 34-13 victory that dropped Cleveland to 1-4.

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The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated after a 23-17 victory over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

By Mark Chichester Oct 6, 2024 1:53 pm EDT Cleveland Browns New York Jets
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In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key metrics beyond passing grade, including performance under pressure, passing from a clean pocket, success against the blitz, effectiveness using play action and more.

By Mark Chichester Oct 2, 2024 10:42 am EDT
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Derrick Henry broke free for an 87-yard touchdown run – the longest in Ravens' history – as part of a 199-yard rushing performance that propelled Baltimore to a 35-10 win over the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills. 

By Mark Chichester Sep 29, 2024 11:58 pm EDT Buffalo Bills Baltimore Ravens
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Jayden Daniels' impressive rookie campaign rolled on in Week 4, as the first-year quarterback completed 26 of his 30 passes for 234 yards, a touchdown and an interception in a dominant 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

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The Sam Darnold Cinderella story continued in Week 4, as the Vikings quarterback threw three touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31-29. 

By Mark Chichester Sep 29, 2024 5:59 pm EDT Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings
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Andy Dalton threw for 220 yards, two touchdowns and an interception but couldn’t replicate last week’s success in his matchup against his former team, as the Cincinnati Bengals held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-24 for their first win of the season.

By Mark Chichester Sep 29, 2024 5:33 pm EDT Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals
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Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos edged out a 10-9 win over the New York Jets in a rain-soaked defensive battle on Sunday. 

By Mark Chichester Sep 29, 2024 5:05 pm EDT Denver Broncos New York Jets
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In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key metrics beyond passing grade, including performance under pressure, passing from a clean pocket, success against the blitz, effectiveness using play action and more.

By Mark Chichester Sep 25, 2024 11:13 am EDT
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