8 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a true star in the making on offense, none other than third-year center Zach Frazier, and he's not afraid to acknowledge how great he's playing this season.
Speaking with reporters ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, Frazier said what fans were already thinking about his level of play in 2026: it's the best season he's had so far.
"I feel like, so far, this is the best season I've played," Frazier said via Chris Harlan of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I don't really focus on myself. I just want to keep building on it and just keep being consistent for the team."
Frazier, drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, has emerged as one of the top centers in the league thanks to his consistency in pass protection and stellar run-blocking technique.
Over the past seven games, Frazier has allowed 0 sacks and 1 QB hit while also recording a solid PFF run-blocking grade of 78.9, which is the second-best among all eligible centers.
#frazier #steelers
Speaking with reporters ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, Frazier said what fans were already thinking about his level of play in 2026: it's the best season he's had so far.
"I feel like, so far, this is the best season I've played," Frazier said via Chris Harlan of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I don't really focus on myself. I just want to keep building on it and just keep being consistent for the team."
Frazier, drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, has emerged as one of the top centers in the league thanks to his consistency in pass protection and stellar run-blocking technique.
Over the past seven games, Frazier has allowed 0 sacks and 1 QB hit while also recording a solid PFF run-blocking grade of 78.9, which is the second-best among all eligible centers.
#frazier #steelers
8 days ago
49ers' 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Someone thinks the San Francisco 49ers got a steal in the DeForest Buckner trade. Do the 49ers plan on more deals? But this is a bye week for the 49ers. So let's look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft and see what the Pro Football Focus mock simulator says they will get.
The 49ers are rolling with a record of 6-1, even though they're coming off a loss to the Falcons. It's looking like they will have a low first-round draft pick in 2027.
It's a great combination when a cornerback can flat-out run and also be a guy who can make tackles. And Brown brings those things to the field, according to NFL Draft Buzz.
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Someone thinks the San Francisco 49ers got a steal in the DeForest Buckner trade. Do the 49ers plan on more deals? But this is a bye week for the 49ers. So let's look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft and see what the Pro Football Focus mock simulator says they will get.
The 49ers are rolling with a record of 6-1, even though they're coming off a loss to the Falcons. It's looking like they will have a low first-round draft pick in 2027.
It's a great combination when a cornerback can flat-out run and also be a guy who can make tackles. And Brown brings those things to the field, according to NFL Draft Buzz.
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19 days ago
Panthers' Bryce Young joins list of Hall of Famers with feat not seen since Peyton Manning, Drew Brees appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has joined elite company by reaching a milestone last matched by Peyton Manning and Drew Brees in 2013. Panthers fans are excited by this achievement.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) shared that Young has thrown for at least 280 yards and one touchdown in each of the Panthers' first five games. That is a remarkable feat for a young quarterback. Only three future Hall of Famers have done this in the past 15 years.
PFF shared the news on X, listing Young with Aaron Rodgers, Brees, and Manning as the only quarterbacks to reach this mark since 2011. This underscores how rare the accomplishment is.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has joined elite company by reaching a milestone last matched by Peyton Manning and Drew Brees in 2013. Panthers fans are excited by this achievement.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) shared that Young has thrown for at least 280 yards and one touchdown in each of the Panthers' first five games. That is a remarkable feat for a young quarterback. Only three future Hall of Famers have done this in the past 15 years.
PFF shared the news on X, listing Young with Aaron Rodgers, Brees, and Manning as the only quarterbacks to reach this mark since 2011. This underscores how rare the accomplishment is.
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2 months ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the 2026 NFL season with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at home, 20-13. The close score is a reminder that any team can be beaten and shouldn't overlook any potential opponent. The Falcons started Cooper Rush at quarterback and gave the Steelers everything they could handle. The offense has things to clean up, but the Steelers' defense was on full display, including a massive performance from T.J. Watt.
Watt finished his season debut with four pressures, two sacks, two hurries, two tackles, and four defensive stops. PFF awarded Watt a 92.3 defensive grade, 81.4 run defense grade, 73.9 tackling grade, and a 90.8 pass rushing grade. Did I mention the pick-six? I didn't? Well, that's important too, since it was the deciding factor on Sunday.
Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen spoke to the media after the game and doesn't understand the criticisms tossed at Watt.
"I saw how they talk about him online," Queen said. "It's crazy how a guy can be dominant for so long, and then one year he gets hurt … and everybody tries to turn the page on him."
Queen isn't wrong. The hoopla of Myles Garrett being traded to the Los Angeles Rams following his record-breaking sack season and DPOY award has pushed Watt out of the conversation because of his injury in 2025. Sunday was a remarkable reminder that with Watt leading the stingy Steelers defense, the EDGE rusher is as good as anyone on any given Sunday.
#season #falcons
Watt finished his season debut with four pressures, two sacks, two hurries, two tackles, and four defensive stops. PFF awarded Watt a 92.3 defensive grade, 81.4 run defense grade, 73.9 tackling grade, and a 90.8 pass rushing grade. Did I mention the pick-six? I didn't? Well, that's important too, since it was the deciding factor on Sunday.
Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen spoke to the media after the game and doesn't understand the criticisms tossed at Watt.
"I saw how they talk about him online," Queen said. "It's crazy how a guy can be dominant for so long, and then one year he gets hurt … and everybody tries to turn the page on him."
Queen isn't wrong. The hoopla of Myles Garrett being traded to the Los Angeles Rams following his record-breaking sack season and DPOY award has pushed Watt out of the conversation because of his injury in 2025. Sunday was a remarkable reminder that with Watt leading the stingy Steelers defense, the EDGE rusher is as good as anyone on any given Sunday.
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2 months ago
What did Pro Football Focus make of the New Orleans Saints' season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions? PFF's unique grading system leaves a lot to be desired as far as valuable ****** ysis, but it's a good starting point for highlighting which players pulled their weight and which performances deserve more scrutiny. With the Saints having fought their into overtime after stumbling out of the gates, let's check in on the best and worst player grades on offense and defense after Week 1.
WR Chris Olave: 82.6. Olave wasn't as effective blocking on run plays as he'd like to be, but that's nearly the only negative about his game (he did also drop a pass deep downfield early on). He caught 10 of 13 targets for a career-high 182 receiving yards, went 2-of-4 on contested catches, and converted seven first downs. His 30 yards gained after the catch were also impressive.
TE Noah Fant: 79.6. Fant had some miscues -- Shough overthrew and underthrew him a few times as the pair worked to get in sync -- but you can see why the ball continued to go his way. Fant picked up almost half of his yardage after the catch and looked comfortable while drawing targets in traffic.
QB Tyler Shough: 75.0. How impressive is it that Shough clawed his way back up the list after starting so poorly? PFF had him with six "big time throws" this week, as many as the next two quarterbacks combined, which they define as "a pass with excellent ball location and timing, generally thrown further down the field and/or into a tighter window." He just needs to cut down on the turnover-worthy plays, sacks, and penalties. That's easier said than done but should come with experience.
TE Juwan Johnson: 73.4. Johnson was the team's highest-rated run blocker (75.1), and while he didn't see many targets until late in the game, he made them count by going 3-of-6 for 54 yards and a critical touchdown. He also forced the Lions defense into committing a costly coverage penalty early on.
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WR Chris Olave: 82.6. Olave wasn't as effective blocking on run plays as he'd like to be, but that's nearly the only negative about his game (he did also drop a pass deep downfield early on). He caught 10 of 13 targets for a career-high 182 receiving yards, went 2-of-4 on contested catches, and converted seven first downs. His 30 yards gained after the catch were also impressive.
TE Noah Fant: 79.6. Fant had some miscues -- Shough overthrew and underthrew him a few times as the pair worked to get in sync -- but you can see why the ball continued to go his way. Fant picked up almost half of his yardage after the catch and looked comfortable while drawing targets in traffic.
QB Tyler Shough: 75.0. How impressive is it that Shough clawed his way back up the list after starting so poorly? PFF had him with six "big time throws" this week, as many as the next two quarterbacks combined, which they define as "a pass with excellent ball location and timing, generally thrown further down the field and/or into a tighter window." He just needs to cut down on the turnover-worthy plays, sacks, and penalties. That's easier said than done but should come with experience.
TE Juwan Johnson: 73.4. Johnson was the team's highest-rated run blocker (75.1), and while he didn't see many targets until late in the game, he made them count by going 3-of-6 for 54 yards and a critical touchdown. He also forced the Lions defense into committing a costly coverage penalty early on.
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2 months ago
The John Harbaugh era got off to a rousing start last night with the New York Giants defeating the division rival Dallas Cowboys 28-20 at a raucous MetLife Stadium. (When was the last time "raucous" and "MetLife" appeared in the same sentence about a Giants game?) Let's see what the **** ysts at Pro Football Focus thought of the individual player performances.
Focusing first on the passing, Jaxson Dart's 23 of 29, 230-yard, 3 TD, 0 INT performance was given a grade of…65.8, smack in the middle of their "average" range. I'm sure fans will take Dart's highly efficient game, as evidenced by his excellent 134.2 NFL passer rating last night, every week. PFF, though, grades on degree of difficulty and taking care of the ball. Dart didn't have any interceptions, but in PFF's eyes he had two turnover-worthy plays, which they see as being just as bad. He also did not have any "big-time," throws, i.e., **** placed accurately into tight windows and especially those that go deep downfield for explosive plays. Dart only threw three **** beyond 20 yards and only completed one. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," but that's what PFF values. Dart did what he had to do to win the game. In the long run, he'll have to show that he can hurt opposing defenses deep on a consistent basis, but for one game the short-range passing game was just fine.
Let's look at the effect of pressure:
Dart was an amazing 19 of 22 when kept clean, including all three of his TD passes. When pressured he was 4 of 7 for 57 yards, but both of his TWPs came under pressure.
Moving on to the pass blocking:
#night
Focusing first on the passing, Jaxson Dart's 23 of 29, 230-yard, 3 TD, 0 INT performance was given a grade of…65.8, smack in the middle of their "average" range. I'm sure fans will take Dart's highly efficient game, as evidenced by his excellent 134.2 NFL passer rating last night, every week. PFF, though, grades on degree of difficulty and taking care of the ball. Dart didn't have any interceptions, but in PFF's eyes he had two turnover-worthy plays, which they see as being just as bad. He also did not have any "big-time," throws, i.e., **** placed accurately into tight windows and especially those that go deep downfield for explosive plays. Dart only threw three **** beyond 20 yards and only completed one. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," but that's what PFF values. Dart did what he had to do to win the game. In the long run, he'll have to show that he can hurt opposing defenses deep on a consistent basis, but for one game the short-range passing game was just fine.
Let's look at the effect of pressure:
Dart was an amazing 19 of 22 when kept clean, including all three of his TD passes. When pressured he was 4 of 7 for 57 yards, but both of his TWPs came under pressure.
Moving on to the pass blocking:
#night
2 months ago
As we continue to take a look back at the Indianapolis Colts' Week 1 performance against the Baltimore Ravens, let's highlight some noteworthy snap count figures.
For the most part, when it comes to playing time, there aren't many huge surprises, but each week, particularly early on, there are a few things we can glean.
With help from PFF, here are a few quick notes from the Colts' snap count totals from Week 1.
It was reported beforehand that Pierce wouldn't be a full-go in this contest. Out of 54 offensive plays, he was on the field for 32 of them as he continues to ramp up following his return from offseason ankle surgery.
Akeem Davis-Gaither played 64 of the Colts' 67 defensive snaps. Jaylon Carlies was second on the team at this position with 42 snaps, while Bryce Boettcher was third with 23 snaps. CJ Allen did not play any snaps.
#snaps #week #Ravens
For the most part, when it comes to playing time, there aren't many huge surprises, but each week, particularly early on, there are a few things we can glean.
With help from PFF, here are a few quick notes from the Colts' snap count totals from Week 1.
It was reported beforehand that Pierce wouldn't be a full-go in this contest. Out of 54 offensive plays, he was on the field for 32 of them as he continues to ramp up following his return from offseason ankle surgery.
Akeem Davis-Gaither played 64 of the Colts' 67 defensive snaps. Jaylon Carlies was second on the team at this position with 42 snaps, while Bryce Boettcher was third with 23 snaps. CJ Allen did not play any snaps.
#snaps #week #Ravens
2 months ago
The Wisconsin Badgers comfortably beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Saturday, but the score didn't capture the full picture, as it was an up-and-down game for the home team at Camp Randall Stadium.
There were a lot of questions about the defense for Wisconsin, as they struggled to contain the run at times against a team that lost 41-10 to Illinois State the week before.
Here are the snap counts and PFF grades for every player on defense for the Badgers against Western Illinois.
Hammond Russell IV – Snap Count: [23], Grade: 64.1
Michael Garner – Snap Count: [23], Grade: 62.8
#wisconsin #badgers #team #leathernecks
There were a lot of questions about the defense for Wisconsin, as they struggled to contain the run at times against a team that lost 41-10 to Illinois State the week before.
Here are the snap counts and PFF grades for every player on defense for the Badgers against Western Illinois.
Hammond Russell IV – Snap Count: [23], Grade: 64.1
Michael Garner – Snap Count: [23], Grade: 62.8
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2 months ago
A serious team requires serious stats by which they'll be evaluated. Over the last calendar year, the Chicago Bears have become a serious team led by a serious head coach in Ben Johnson and a serious quarterback in Caleb Williams. Which means that the world of ****** ytics in football will be more relevant for them in 2026 than we have perhaps seen in years past.
While not as robust (or widely utilized) as their counterparts in the baseball world, advanced stats have progressively become more relevant for the NFL and its players in recent years. Pro Football Focus is sort of a driver of this increase, and it's here that we begin our journey into this world.
PFF, as it's known colloquially, ****** igns a grade for every action that a player completes on the field. These grades occur on a scale from +2 to -2, with zero representing the average in between the two ends of the spectrum. These grades don't just occur in a vacuum, either. Positional context and the game situation itself are each taken into account as part of where a given play lands on the scale.
#stats #grades
While not as robust (or widely utilized) as their counterparts in the baseball world, advanced stats have progressively become more relevant for the NFL and its players in recent years. Pro Football Focus is sort of a driver of this increase, and it's here that we begin our journey into this world.
PFF, as it's known colloquially, ****** igns a grade for every action that a player completes on the field. These grades occur on a scale from +2 to -2, with zero representing the average in between the two ends of the spectrum. These grades don't just occur in a vacuum, either. Positional context and the game situation itself are each taken into account as part of where a given play lands on the scale.
#stats #grades
2 months ago
Giants' John Harbaugh may want to cover his eyes for this dismal ranking originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Giants have a fresh look going into the new season, but that doesn't mean the mistakes of the past are completely erased. New head coach John Harbaugh has only been with the team for a few months, so he obviously couldn't take care of every glaring problem right away.
But, Harbaugh is a legacy coach. He was with the Ravens for 18 years. He won a Super Bowl with them. The Giants are in good hands.
Still, one NFL **** yst is cautioning the team about their offense. It's not what it needs to be, whether or not that's Harbaugh's fault.
In a Thursday feature, PFF unleashed its official 2026 NFL offensive line rankings ahead of the new season.
#harbaugh #john #coach
The New York Giants have a fresh look going into the new season, but that doesn't mean the mistakes of the past are completely erased. New head coach John Harbaugh has only been with the team for a few months, so he obviously couldn't take care of every glaring problem right away.
But, Harbaugh is a legacy coach. He was with the Ravens for 18 years. He won a Super Bowl with them. The Giants are in good hands.
Still, one NFL **** yst is cautioning the team about their offense. It's not what it needs to be, whether or not that's Harbaugh's fault.
In a Thursday feature, PFF unleashed its official 2026 NFL offensive line rankings ahead of the new season.
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Lions get totally hosed in offensive line ranking originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Detroit Lions are widely considered to have a strong offense this season. They have stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams ready to go for another season, as well as quarterback Jared Goff. What's not to like about this crew?
But, one NFL ******* yst isn't buying it. His placement for the Lions' offense is really a head-scratcher. So, it should give the team a little more motivation going into their first game of the regular season on Sunday against the Saints.
PFF has released its official 2026 NFL offensive line rankings going into the new season, and the Lions are No. 19. They're actually lower than the Las Vegas Raiders, who had a 3-14 record last season.
So, what's the problem? Gordon McGuinness of PFF explains that it comes down to injuries. One really stands out.
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The Detroit Lions are widely considered to have a strong offense this season. They have stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams ready to go for another season, as well as quarterback Jared Goff. What's not to like about this crew?
But, one NFL ******* yst isn't buying it. His placement for the Lions' offense is really a head-scratcher. So, it should give the team a little more motivation going into their first game of the regular season on Sunday against the Saints.
PFF has released its official 2026 NFL offensive line rankings going into the new season, and the Lions are No. 19. They're actually lower than the Las Vegas Raiders, who had a 3-14 record last season.
So, what's the problem? Gordon McGuinness of PFF explains that it comes down to injuries. One really stands out.
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The Seattle Seahawks begin their 2026 season versus the New England Patriots on Wednesday. That doesn't mean some publications aren't already looking towards the 2027 NFL draft. With a new college football campaign officially underway, mock drafts have been populating news feeds.
NFL Draft On SI: A Sports Illustrated Channel was among the outlets that released new first-round mock drafts. Using power rankings to determine the draft order, they have the Seahawks picking at No. 31 overall. The pick? Clemson defensive end Will Heldt.
"Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider likes to keep four, five pass rushers in rotation," NFL Draft On SI wrote. "With DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler Jr. being aging veterans, adding another young rusher to the fold would fit the Seahawks' approach. Clemson's Will Heldt transferred to the program last season from Purdue and led the Tigers in tackles for loss (15.5) and sacks (7.5)."
Heldt placed third among returning Power Four edge defenders with an 84.4 PFF overall grade last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His 87.8 PFF pass-rush grade on true pass sets ranked 14th in the Power Four. He's been a dominant rusher for the Tigers.
Heldt feels like a prospect who will be on the Seahawks' radar.
#heldt #draft #season
NFL Draft On SI: A Sports Illustrated Channel was among the outlets that released new first-round mock drafts. Using power rankings to determine the draft order, they have the Seahawks picking at No. 31 overall. The pick? Clemson defensive end Will Heldt.
"Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider likes to keep four, five pass rushers in rotation," NFL Draft On SI wrote. "With DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler Jr. being aging veterans, adding another young rusher to the fold would fit the Seahawks' approach. Clemson's Will Heldt transferred to the program last season from Purdue and led the Tigers in tackles for loss (15.5) and sacks (7.5)."
Heldt placed third among returning Power Four edge defenders with an 84.4 PFF overall grade last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His 87.8 PFF pass-rush grade on true pass sets ranked 14th in the Power Four. He's been a dominant rusher for the Tigers.
Heldt feels like a prospect who will be on the Seahawks' radar.
#heldt #draft #season
2 months ago
Week 1 of the college football season is officially under wraps. And as always, the action that played out on Saturday will have a major impact on who is playing in the future on Sunday, as several prominent 2027 NFL Draft prospects saw their draft value rise or fall depending on their performances. Let's take a look at which notable prospects performed the best this past weekend.
Jadan Baugh is already high on many people's radar as he enters the coming year after a season that saw him accumulate 1,170 yards. And he looked like he didn't miss a beat in Florida's win over Florida Atlantic in Week 1 – he managed 160 yards and three touchdowns on just 14 carries, good for an 11.4-yard-per-carry average. He also earned a whopping 130 of those yards after contact and forced nine missed tackles.
Rutgers may have suffered one of the most embarrassing losses of the week to UMass, but Duff established himself as a premier wide receiver in the upcoming draft. He hauled in nine receptions for 196 yards and three touchdowns, averaging over 21 yards per catch on 17 targets with zero drops.
Mensah helped lead the Hurricanes to a dominant victory in Week 1, and he did so in an efficient fashion. He went 27-for-30 passing for 400 yards and five touchdowns, completing 90 percent of his passes. He was the highest-graded passer of the week according to Pro Football Focus (PFF).
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Which 2027 NFL Draft prospects performed the best in Week 1?
#week #season
Jadan Baugh is already high on many people's radar as he enters the coming year after a season that saw him accumulate 1,170 yards. And he looked like he didn't miss a beat in Florida's win over Florida Atlantic in Week 1 – he managed 160 yards and three touchdowns on just 14 carries, good for an 11.4-yard-per-carry average. He also earned a whopping 130 of those yards after contact and forced nine missed tackles.
Rutgers may have suffered one of the most embarrassing losses of the week to UMass, but Duff established himself as a premier wide receiver in the upcoming draft. He hauled in nine receptions for 196 yards and three touchdowns, averaging over 21 yards per catch on 17 targets with zero drops.
Mensah helped lead the Hurricanes to a dominant victory in Week 1, and he did so in an efficient fashion. He went 27-for-30 passing for 400 yards and five touchdowns, completing 90 percent of his passes. He was the highest-graded passer of the week according to Pro Football Focus (PFF).
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Which 2027 NFL Draft prospects performed the best in Week 1?
#week #season
2 months ago
While Maryland's offense was easily its busiest unit during the Terps' 62-0 opening week win over Hampton, it's Maryland's defense that has numbers getting those around football talking.
According to Pro Football Focus, Maryland's defense received the sixth-highest grade of all Division I teams over the weekend as it held Hampton to just 85 total yards.
The Terps' defensive line was individually the eighth-highest graded unit in the country.
From the defensive line, redshirt sophomore edge rusher DD Holmes stood out on the tape, recording his first two sacks for Maryland. Those sacks came despite him playing just nine snaps on the night — with the big impact in little time earning Holmes the fourth-greatest individual defender grade for PFF of the week.
Setting aside the manner in which it happened, a physical win against Hampton likely didn't alter any predictions on Maryland's win total for the season. Now, the Terps are five wins away from hitting .500 for the season — which 64% of Testudo Times voters predicted would happen in our most recent SBNation Reacts poll.
#Football #unit #grade #total
According to Pro Football Focus, Maryland's defense received the sixth-highest grade of all Division I teams over the weekend as it held Hampton to just 85 total yards.
The Terps' defensive line was individually the eighth-highest graded unit in the country.
From the defensive line, redshirt sophomore edge rusher DD Holmes stood out on the tape, recording his first two sacks for Maryland. Those sacks came despite him playing just nine snaps on the night — with the big impact in little time earning Holmes the fourth-greatest individual defender grade for PFF of the week.
Setting aside the manner in which it happened, a physical win against Hampton likely didn't alter any predictions on Maryland's win total for the season. Now, the Terps are five wins away from hitting .500 for the season — which 64% of Testudo Times voters predicted would happen in our most recent SBNation Reacts poll.
#Football #unit #grade #total
2 months ago
Michigan State football got the 2026 season started with a 30-20 win over Toledo. The Spartans, playing their first game under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, got the tenure started right with a victory.
While it was a double digit victory, things were not always pretty for the Spartans, who needed to overcome a small deficit in the fourth quarter after having a very disappointing third quarter. In the end, though, the Spartans were victorious and are 1-0 on the season.
On defense, it is an interesting unit to evaluate. The Spartans did give up 20 points, and 273 yards of offense, but most of that damage was done on five individual plays that accounted for over 75-percent of the Rockets offensive output. All in all, the Spartans got the job done, and got stops when they mattered most.
After the game, and evaluating the film, Pro Football Focus (Subscription Required) gave out their grades for the Spartans in the game.
Check out the top five defenders for the Spartans, according to PFF:
#spartans #quarter #done
While it was a double digit victory, things were not always pretty for the Spartans, who needed to overcome a small deficit in the fourth quarter after having a very disappointing third quarter. In the end, though, the Spartans were victorious and are 1-0 on the season.
On defense, it is an interesting unit to evaluate. The Spartans did give up 20 points, and 273 yards of offense, but most of that damage was done on five individual plays that accounted for over 75-percent of the Rockets offensive output. All in all, the Spartans got the job done, and got stops when they mattered most.
After the game, and evaluating the film, Pro Football Focus (Subscription Required) gave out their grades for the Spartans in the game.
Check out the top five defenders for the Spartans, according to PFF:
#spartans #quarter #done
2 months ago
With the college football season underway, the Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly one of 17 teams in attendance at the LSU vs. Clemson game on Sept. 5.
ESPN's Jordan Reid did not specify who from the Jaguars is in attendance, although James Gladstone was not among the GMs listed.
Scouts and/or personnel executives attending college football games in person is common practice in the NFL. It is a regular part of the evaluation process.
Chances are, this wasn't the only game on Saturday that the Jaguars had representatives at, as the team builds towards the 2027 NFL draft.
With help from PFF's big board, here are the top 2026 NFL draft prospects from LSU and Clemson.
#college #attendance #draft #jordan
ESPN's Jordan Reid did not specify who from the Jaguars is in attendance, although James Gladstone was not among the GMs listed.
Scouts and/or personnel executives attending college football games in person is common practice in the NFL. It is a regular part of the evaluation process.
Chances are, this wasn't the only game on Saturday that the Jaguars had representatives at, as the team builds towards the 2027 NFL draft.
With help from PFF's big board, here are the top 2026 NFL draft prospects from LSU and Clemson.
#college #attendance #draft #jordan
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing themselves for another season, with Justin Herbert leading them. An indispensable part of the team, the quarterback has a lot of expectations on him to help deliver a successful season.
Entering his seventh year with the team, Herbert will be looking to rally the team once more. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh recently made the case that Herbert is one of the most formidable quarterbacks in the AFC in terms of strength.
The Chargers have taken strong preparation for the 2026 NFL season, with little time remaining till the regular season begins. Ahead of the new season, Harbaugh had some strong words of praise for his quarterback. In a recent interview with PFF, he highlighted the strength and toughness of Herbert. Having been a quarterback himself, he felt that Herbert was the toughest quarterback he witnessed.
August 23, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) watches warm ups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
He said, "I really thought I was the toughest QB I'd ever been around until Justin. I mean, a guy that can play with a broken hand. The next week, he's stiff-arming a guy in a game. The strength of 10 men. It's incredible. Let's just say I'm glad he's on our team."
#quarterback #harbaugh #strong
Entering his seventh year with the team, Herbert will be looking to rally the team once more. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh recently made the case that Herbert is one of the most formidable quarterbacks in the AFC in terms of strength.
The Chargers have taken strong preparation for the 2026 NFL season, with little time remaining till the regular season begins. Ahead of the new season, Harbaugh had some strong words of praise for his quarterback. In a recent interview with PFF, he highlighted the strength and toughness of Herbert. Having been a quarterback himself, he felt that Herbert was the toughest quarterback he witnessed.
August 23, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) watches warm ups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
He said, "I really thought I was the toughest QB I'd ever been around until Justin. I mean, a guy that can play with a broken hand. The next week, he's stiff-arming a guy in a game. The strength of 10 men. It's incredible. Let's just say I'm glad he's on our team."
#quarterback #harbaugh #strong
2 months ago
Second-year safety Zack Harden was the talk of the town for Gophers football in the offseason. He played just 14 defensive snaps last season as a true freshman, but the departure of Koi Perich left a golden opportunity for a young player to ******* ume a bigger role. Harden was getting plenty of hype in the spring and summer, and he showed why on Thursday night against Eastern Illinois.
Harden started at safety alongside Kerry Brown. He played 12 snaps at strong safety, six at slot cornerback and nine at free safety. He produced with four total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries. Pro Football Focus (PFF) gave him a 79.2 defensive grade, which was the best in Minnesota's secondary.
Sep 3, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Zack Harden (4) celebrates during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Hailing from Covington, Georgia, Harden was heavily pursued as a high school prospect. He was just a three-star recruit, but he held notable top offers from programs such as Auburn, USC, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and many more. He was the Gophers' 11th-highest-rated signee in their 22-player class in the 2025 cycle, according to the 247Sports Composite, and he has hit the ground running.
Minnesota has had a long history of producing elite safety talent since P.J. Fleck arrived at the school in 2017. Antoine Winfield Jr., Tyler Nubin, Jordan Howden and Koi Perich have all produced at an elite level. Brown has established himself, but Harden has all the traits to be the next star at the position.
#safety #minnesota #brown
Harden started at safety alongside Kerry Brown. He played 12 snaps at strong safety, six at slot cornerback and nine at free safety. He produced with four total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries. Pro Football Focus (PFF) gave him a 79.2 defensive grade, which was the best in Minnesota's secondary.
Sep 3, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Zack Harden (4) celebrates during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Hailing from Covington, Georgia, Harden was heavily pursued as a high school prospect. He was just a three-star recruit, but he held notable top offers from programs such as Auburn, USC, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and many more. He was the Gophers' 11th-highest-rated signee in their 22-player class in the 2025 cycle, according to the 247Sports Composite, and he has hit the ground running.
Minnesota has had a long history of producing elite safety talent since P.J. Fleck arrived at the school in 2017. Antoine Winfield Jr., Tyler Nubin, Jordan Howden and Koi Perich have all produced at an elite level. Brown has established himself, but Harden has all the traits to be the next star at the position.
#safety #minnesota #brown
2 months ago
The Gophers did what they were supposed to do against an overmatched FCS opponent on Thursday night, thrashing Eastern Illinois 59-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium to kick off a new season.
Quarterback Drake Lindsey also did what he was supposed to do, completing 19 of 24 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game in the third quarter with a very comfortable lead. With the caveat that it's hard to learn much against an FCS foe, Lindsey's 2026 debut lived up to the NFL buzz he's been getting all offseason.
The Gophers' pro-style offense under Greg Harbaugh Jr. presents a lot of opportunities for Lindsey to make plays that are easy to see translating against much tougher defenses, both in college football and at the next level. What stands out about Lindsey, beyond his obvious size and arm strength, is how smooth he looks when operating from under center and in play action. The ball gets out of his hands in rhythm and zips to his intended target. Most of his completions came at the top of a short drop; Lindsey's average time to throw was just under 2.5 seconds, per PFF.
Perhaps the best example came late in the first quarter, with the Gophers already up 14. Lindsey took the snap, gave a slight play-action fake to draw in the linebackers, and then fired the ball to new wide receiver Noah Jennings in a big void of ****** e over the middle of the field. It was an easy 28-yard gain.
Eastern Illinois caveat, but Drake Lindsey has had a good start to the season. Several strong under center plays. https://t.co/anP2ZiunD8
#lindsey #season
Quarterback Drake Lindsey also did what he was supposed to do, completing 19 of 24 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game in the third quarter with a very comfortable lead. With the caveat that it's hard to learn much against an FCS foe, Lindsey's 2026 debut lived up to the NFL buzz he's been getting all offseason.
The Gophers' pro-style offense under Greg Harbaugh Jr. presents a lot of opportunities for Lindsey to make plays that are easy to see translating against much tougher defenses, both in college football and at the next level. What stands out about Lindsey, beyond his obvious size and arm strength, is how smooth he looks when operating from under center and in play action. The ball gets out of his hands in rhythm and zips to his intended target. Most of his completions came at the top of a short drop; Lindsey's average time to throw was just under 2.5 seconds, per PFF.
Perhaps the best example came late in the first quarter, with the Gophers already up 14. Lindsey took the snap, gave a slight play-action fake to draw in the linebackers, and then fired the ball to new wide receiver Noah Jennings in a big void of ****** e over the middle of the field. It was an easy 28-yard gain.
Eastern Illinois caveat, but Drake Lindsey has had a good start to the season. Several strong under center plays. https://t.co/anP2ZiunD8
#lindsey #season
2 months ago
The starting right guard position for the Cleveland Browns is currently up in the air, with veteran Teven Jenkins battling an injury, though he was able to return to practice on Wednesday after missing Monday's practice. Wednesday's practice is Cleveland's final practice of the week before a short break, ahead of next week's season opener.
Before Wednesday's practice, Browns head coach Todd Monken said that if Jenkins couldn't go, they would see rookie offensive lineman Austin Barber getting reps as the team's starting right guard. This likely means that after two strong preseason games playing inside, Barber has earned the backup right guard role, and the team is confident in him if Jenkins isn't available.
Barber looks like he might have a future on the interior of the offensive line and was PFF's highest-graded rookie offensive tackle of the preseason with an 82.8 grade, though again most of his high-level play came at the guard position. Teven Jenkins has a long injury history, so more likely than not, we will see Barber get his shot at some point this season.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Austin Barber next man up at RG if Tevin Jenkins can't go
#jenkins #right #austin #starting
Before Wednesday's practice, Browns head coach Todd Monken said that if Jenkins couldn't go, they would see rookie offensive lineman Austin Barber getting reps as the team's starting right guard. This likely means that after two strong preseason games playing inside, Barber has earned the backup right guard role, and the team is confident in him if Jenkins isn't available.
Barber looks like he might have a future on the interior of the offensive line and was PFF's highest-graded rookie offensive tackle of the preseason with an 82.8 grade, though again most of his high-level play came at the guard position. Teven Jenkins has a long injury history, so more likely than not, we will see Barber get his shot at some point this season.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Austin Barber next man up at RG if Tevin Jenkins can't go
#jenkins #right #austin #starting
2 months ago
The Chargers cut their roster from 90 to 53 with a little over a week until the start of the 2026 season.
Los Angeles has found the 53 men who they believe will contribute in a big way, and one of those 53 is former undrafted linebacker Marlowe Wax. Wax made a name for himself last season after not hearing his name during the 2025 NFL Draft. Still, he made the team.
Prior to the 2026 season, Wax was on the roster bubble, but after a strong preseason performance, there was little doubt he'd be left out. According to Pro Football Focus, Wax graded out as the highest-graded Charger from the 2026 preseason.
PFF graded him out at 90.9.
"Wax was an undrafted free agent out of Syracuse last year and was solid in the 2025 preseason. He was even better this year, though, improving his PFF preseason grades in both run-defense and coverage. He tallied six tackles resulting in a defensive stop and had a pass breakup over the past three weeks."
#season #last
Los Angeles has found the 53 men who they believe will contribute in a big way, and one of those 53 is former undrafted linebacker Marlowe Wax. Wax made a name for himself last season after not hearing his name during the 2025 NFL Draft. Still, he made the team.
Prior to the 2026 season, Wax was on the roster bubble, but after a strong preseason performance, there was little doubt he'd be left out. According to Pro Football Focus, Wax graded out as the highest-graded Charger from the 2026 preseason.
PFF graded him out at 90.9.
"Wax was an undrafted free agent out of Syracuse last year and was solid in the 2025 preseason. He was even better this year, though, improving his PFF preseason grades in both run-defense and coverage. He tallied six tackles resulting in a defensive stop and had a pass breakup over the past three weeks."
#season #last
2 months ago
A football roster is always in the process of being adjusted. However, the degree of roster change in late August and early September is particularly notable. Things are no different in Minnesota.
Yesterday, the Vikings snagged a pair of newcomers. Consider what the team's official social media had to say: "The #Vikings have signed TE Cam Grandy and DL Naquan Jones to the practice squad. TE Marshall Lang has been released from the practice squad."
Note that Minnesota went into these decisions with an open spot on the practice squad. As a result, going +2 with new players alongside just a -1 made the math work.
In Cam Grandy, the Vikings are welcoming a tight end who boasts good size. He's a sturdy 6'5″ and 253 pounds (but a spot like PFF lists him as being a touch larger, coming in at 260 on there). For comparison, T.J. Hockenson is listed as being 6'5″ and 248 pounds. Josh Oliver, meanwhile, is a hulking 6'5″ and 264 pounds.
Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy (85) makes a catch during pregame against the Tennessee ***** ans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
#Vikings #grandy #squad #spot
Yesterday, the Vikings snagged a pair of newcomers. Consider what the team's official social media had to say: "The #Vikings have signed TE Cam Grandy and DL Naquan Jones to the practice squad. TE Marshall Lang has been released from the practice squad."
Note that Minnesota went into these decisions with an open spot on the practice squad. As a result, going +2 with new players alongside just a -1 made the math work.
In Cam Grandy, the Vikings are welcoming a tight end who boasts good size. He's a sturdy 6'5″ and 253 pounds (but a spot like PFF lists him as being a touch larger, coming in at 260 on there). For comparison, T.J. Hockenson is listed as being 6'5″ and 248 pounds. Josh Oliver, meanwhile, is a hulking 6'5″ and 264 pounds.
Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy (85) makes a catch during pregame against the Tennessee ***** ans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
#Vikings #grandy #squad #spot
2 months ago
Josiah Trotter finished the preseason with an 80.5 defensive grade, the fourth highest among rookie linebackers who played at least 20 snaps. Only Ohio State's Arvell Reese, LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. and Texas Tech's Jack Kelly finished ahead of him.
Against the Jets, Trotter played just 15 defensive snaps but earned an 82.4 PFF grade. He finished with three total tackles without being charged with a missed tackle and earned a 78.1 run defense grade. Trotter attacked downhill, forced runners to change direction, and held up when asked to cover tight ends and running backs. There wasn't much concern about Trotter's ability against the run coming out of Missouri, as he earned an 89.3 run defense grade during his final college season and built his reputation around his instincts and willingness to attack gaps. Coverage was the bigger question after he posted grades below 50 in that area during each of his final two college seasons, but those concerns haven't prevented the Bucs from giving him opportunities.
Trotter started alongside Alex Anzalone when Tampa Bay played its first team defense against Kansas City, another indication that the competition with SirVocea Dennis for a starting role has been legitimate. The rookie has also talked about how quickly the game has started to slow down for him as he's gotten more comfortable in Todd Bowles' defense. Trotter has looked capable of handling more than just early down run defense, which could make it easier for Bowles to declare him a starter come regular season.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Josiah Trotter quietly puts together impressive preseason
#played
Against the Jets, Trotter played just 15 defensive snaps but earned an 82.4 PFF grade. He finished with three total tackles without being charged with a missed tackle and earned a 78.1 run defense grade. Trotter attacked downhill, forced runners to change direction, and held up when asked to cover tight ends and running backs. There wasn't much concern about Trotter's ability against the run coming out of Missouri, as he earned an 89.3 run defense grade during his final college season and built his reputation around his instincts and willingness to attack gaps. Coverage was the bigger question after he posted grades below 50 in that area during each of his final two college seasons, but those concerns haven't prevented the Bucs from giving him opportunities.
Trotter started alongside Alex Anzalone when Tampa Bay played its first team defense against Kansas City, another indication that the competition with SirVocea Dennis for a starting role has been legitimate. The rookie has also talked about how quickly the game has started to slow down for him as he's gotten more comfortable in Todd Bowles' defense. Trotter has looked capable of handling more than just early down run defense, which could make it easier for Bowles to declare him a starter come regular season.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Josiah Trotter quietly puts together impressive preseason
#played
2 months ago
North Carolina orchestrated a hard-fought 15-10 upset victory against TCU in Ireland, anchored by pivotal contributions across both offensive and defensive units.
While Pro Football Focus identified the defense as the primary driver of the team's high grades, the rejuvenated receiving corps significantly outperformed initial projections.
Here are the best performers from UNC in their win over TCU according to PFF.
1. Billy Edwards Jr., QB (Grade: 76.8)
Edwards recorded 232 yards on 16-of-28 passing (57.1%) with no turnover-worthy plays. His efficiency peaked on play action (5-of-8, 115 yards), while managing 24 yards on 50% completion under pressure.
#edwards
While Pro Football Focus identified the defense as the primary driver of the team's high grades, the rejuvenated receiving corps significantly outperformed initial projections.
Here are the best performers from UNC in their win over TCU according to PFF.
1. Billy Edwards Jr., QB (Grade: 76.8)
Edwards recorded 232 yards on 16-of-28 passing (57.1%) with no turnover-worthy plays. His efficiency peaked on play action (5-of-8, 115 yards), while managing 24 yards on 50% completion under pressure.
#edwards
2 months ago
J.J. McCarthy stays on the Vikings 53 — and the injury story still doesn't add up. The Minnesota Vikings set their 53-man roster with J.J. McCarthy still on it, then spent Monday shuffling the edges. On The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano unpacked the leak that McCarthy's ankle is suddenly "week to week," Ben Goessling's report that McCarthy himself chose not to play Friday, the Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell cuts, waiver claims of Trevor Keegan and Nick Samac, and a practice squad still taking shape.
Forness opened with the elephant in the room: he expected Minnesota to move on from McCarthy before the deadline. Then Adam Schefter said on Pat McAfee that the ankle is a multi-week injury — 10 days after the sprain, after McCarthy practiced fully Monday and Tuesday. "I don't buy it for a second," Forness said. "If it really was a multi-week injury… now we're calling it a week-to-week injury after he goes out and practices in full?" Stefano called a grade-one deltoid sprain "100% playable" and asked why sitting Friday or leaking "week to week" would help trade stock. Forness noted other backups (Quinn Ewers, Kyle McCord) already moved for sixth-rounders, and that waiting only shrinks the market. Goessling reported the sit-out was McCarthy's call, not the organization's. "It was him not being comfortable playing in the game," Forness quoted. "The whole thing just smells rotten."
Monday's moves were clearer. Minnesota claimed interior linemen Keegan and Samac after trading Walter Rouse, then waived Brosmer and Bell to make room. Forness said if McCarthy can't go Week 1, Kevin O'Connell will want a third active-roster quarterback because an emergency QB must be on the 53, not the practice squad. They also ran the rest of the roster: four tight ends with T.J. Hockenson in a contract year; Tyler Batty's torn ACL thinning the edge; Caleb Banks as a long-term "unicorn" pick, not a Year 1 finished product. "You drafted him for '27, '29, and '30," Forness said. "Trading him now would be incredibly shortsighted."
J.J. McCarthy saga: McCarthy practiced fully Monday and Tuesday before sitting out Wednesday. He chose not to play Friday's preseason finale despite the plan being for him to start the first half. Trade talks reportedly occurred but no deal materialized. Tyler expects a new quarterback added if McCarthy can't play Week 1.
Offensive line: The Vikings claimed Trevor Keegan (fourth-ranked PFF guard) and Nick Samac (top PFF preseason center), both with center versatility. Walter Rouse was traded for a sixth-round pick. Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell were waived.
#injury #bell
Forness opened with the elephant in the room: he expected Minnesota to move on from McCarthy before the deadline. Then Adam Schefter said on Pat McAfee that the ankle is a multi-week injury — 10 days after the sprain, after McCarthy practiced fully Monday and Tuesday. "I don't buy it for a second," Forness said. "If it really was a multi-week injury… now we're calling it a week-to-week injury after he goes out and practices in full?" Stefano called a grade-one deltoid sprain "100% playable" and asked why sitting Friday or leaking "week to week" would help trade stock. Forness noted other backups (Quinn Ewers, Kyle McCord) already moved for sixth-rounders, and that waiting only shrinks the market. Goessling reported the sit-out was McCarthy's call, not the organization's. "It was him not being comfortable playing in the game," Forness quoted. "The whole thing just smells rotten."
Monday's moves were clearer. Minnesota claimed interior linemen Keegan and Samac after trading Walter Rouse, then waived Brosmer and Bell to make room. Forness said if McCarthy can't go Week 1, Kevin O'Connell will want a third active-roster quarterback because an emergency QB must be on the 53, not the practice squad. They also ran the rest of the roster: four tight ends with T.J. Hockenson in a contract year; Tyler Batty's torn ACL thinning the edge; Caleb Banks as a long-term "unicorn" pick, not a Year 1 finished product. "You drafted him for '27, '29, and '30," Forness said. "Trading him now would be incredibly shortsighted."
J.J. McCarthy saga: McCarthy practiced fully Monday and Tuesday before sitting out Wednesday. He chose not to play Friday's preseason finale despite the plan being for him to start the first half. Trade talks reportedly occurred but no deal materialized. Tyler expects a new quarterback added if McCarthy can't play Week 1.
Offensive line: The Vikings claimed Trevor Keegan (fourth-ranked PFF guard) and Nick Samac (top PFF preseason center), both with center versatility. Walter Rouse was traded for a sixth-round pick. Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell were waived.
#injury #bell
2 months ago
Pro Football Focus released its top 32 cornerbacks rankings going into the 2026 NFL season earlier this month. While Seattle Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon tops the list, the Denver Broncos have an impressive two cornerbacks on the list: Pat Surtain II and Ja'Quan McMillian.
Check out why writer Dalton Wasserman placed both Surtain and McMillian on his list.
On Surtain:
"Surtain didn't quite reach the heights of his Defensive Player of the Year-winning 2024 campaign last season, but he still played very well while accruing at least 1,000 snaps for the fourth straight year. His 73.3 PFF grade ranked 22nd among all qualified cornerbacks. He also tallied 10 pass breakups and hauled in one interception. Surtain will continue to be the headliner for one of the league's elite secondaries."
And on McMillian:
#year #Football #Seattle
Check out why writer Dalton Wasserman placed both Surtain and McMillian on his list.
On Surtain:
"Surtain didn't quite reach the heights of his Defensive Player of the Year-winning 2024 campaign last season, but he still played very well while accruing at least 1,000 snaps for the fourth straight year. His 73.3 PFF grade ranked 22nd among all qualified cornerbacks. He also tallied 10 pass breakups and hauled in one interception. Surtain will continue to be the headliner for one of the league's elite secondaries."
And on McMillian:
#year #Football #Seattle
2 months ago
A 35/30/35 allocation across O, JNJ, and PFF blends to a 5.2% yield, converting $1.41M into $6,100 monthly without leveraged products.
Aggressive 10%-yield products require only $732K in capital but risk permanent principal loss, making them unsuitable for retirees who can't rebuild savings.
Subtracting Social Security from your monthly income gap and accounting for tax treatment across holdings can shift the required capital by five figures.
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A 79-year-old widow who needs $6,100 a month to cover her fixed expenses is looking at a $73,200 annual income problem. She solved it with a three-holding portfolio anchored by Realty Income (NYSE:O), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (NASDAQ:PFF). The blend targets a 5.2% yield on roughly $1,410,000, which is worth studying because the math applies to anyone trying to convert a nest egg into a paycheck.
#income #yield #across #monthly
Aggressive 10%-yield products require only $732K in capital but risk permanent principal loss, making them unsuitable for retirees who can't rebuild savings.
Subtracting Social Security from your monthly income gap and accounting for tax treatment across holdings can shift the required capital by five figures.
Read More: Learn 7 ways to generate income with a $1,000,000+ portfolio (sponsor)
A 79-year-old widow who needs $6,100 a month to cover her fixed expenses is looking at a $73,200 annual income problem. She solved it with a three-holding portfolio anchored by Realty Income (NYSE:O), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (NASDAQ:PFF). The blend targets a 5.2% yield on roughly $1,410,000, which is worth studying because the math applies to anyone trying to convert a nest egg into a paycheck.
#income #yield #across #monthly
2 months ago
Dean Connors isn't going anywhere. The Los Angeles Rams waived the undrafted rookie running back on Sunday, but after clearing waivers the next day, he's returning to Woodland Hills.
According to Mike Garafolo, the Rams are signing Connors to their practice squad. He's their first reported practice squad signing of the day, filling one of the 16 spots that are available.
Connors, like every other player cut by the Rams on Sunday, cleared waivers on Monday. He was a popular player among fans after catching three touchdown passes in the preseason, including two in the opener against the Chiefs.
He forced seven missed tackles as a runner and three more as a receiver this preseason, per PFF, so he showed off his elusiveness in the open field.
The Rams opted to go with just three running backs on their initial 53-man roster, cutting Connors after also trading Jarquez Hunter away.
#three #waivers #practice #player
According to Mike Garafolo, the Rams are signing Connors to their practice squad. He's their first reported practice squad signing of the day, filling one of the 16 spots that are available.
Connors, like every other player cut by the Rams on Sunday, cleared waivers on Monday. He was a popular player among fans after catching three touchdown passes in the preseason, including two in the opener against the Chiefs.
He forced seven missed tackles as a runner and three more as a receiver this preseason, per PFF, so he showed off his elusiveness in the open field.
The Rams opted to go with just three running backs on their initial 53-man roster, cutting Connors after also trading Jarquez Hunter away.
#three #waivers #practice #player
2 months ago
The Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man roster is set, and it came with a pair of surprise additions.
Making the Colts' roster were linebacker Tahj Chambers and defensive tackle Tim Smith -- two players we did not hear a lot about this summer.
Chambers signed with the Colts after the 2026 NFL draft as a UDFA. He played 38 defensive snaps in the preseason, holding up well in the run game, but his impact during the regular season will likely come on special teams.
Smith, meanwhile, was a sixth-round pick by the Colts in 2025. He spent last season on the practice squad, where he was elevated for one game in Week 10, but did not play any snaps.
He finished the preseason with three pressures and eight run stops, according to PFF.
#colts #chambers #smith
Making the Colts' roster were linebacker Tahj Chambers and defensive tackle Tim Smith -- two players we did not hear a lot about this summer.
Chambers signed with the Colts after the 2026 NFL draft as a UDFA. He played 38 defensive snaps in the preseason, holding up well in the run game, but his impact during the regular season will likely come on special teams.
Smith, meanwhile, was a sixth-round pick by the Colts in 2025. He spent last season on the practice squad, where he was elevated for one game in Week 10, but did not play any snaps.
He finished the preseason with three pressures and eight run stops, according to PFF.
#colts #chambers #smith
2 months ago
Following the conclusion of the preseason for the Jacksonville Jaguars, which players received the highest overall grades from Pro Football Focus, and which received the lowest?
Let's take a look, but first I do want to mention that while PFF's grading system is certainly helpful at quantifying a player's performance, it is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to evaluations. It is one tool out of many that are out there and should be treated as such.
For some context around these grades, below is the grading scale.
90.0+: Elite
80-89.9: High quality
#grades #jacksonville #high
Let's take a look, but first I do want to mention that while PFF's grading system is certainly helpful at quantifying a player's performance, it is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to evaluations. It is one tool out of many that are out there and should be treated as such.
For some context around these grades, below is the grading scale.
90.0+: Elite
80-89.9: High quality
#grades #jacksonville #high
