Using PFF grades and team-level data to identify the most pressing roster needs for all 32 teams heading into the offseason. 2026 NFL Draft: Team needs for all 32 NFL teams The Dallas Cowboys need running back help: Signing Javonte Williams to a one-year deal proved to be one of the Cowboys’ most effective moves last offseason. Williams earned a career-best PFF rushing grade (81.7), and his 3.56 yards after contact per attempt ranked fourth among qualifying running backs. Re-signing the 25-year-old would be a logical move, but if Williams tests free agency, Dallas will need to explore alternative options and add depth to the backfield. The New York Giants need offensive line reinforcements: Outside of Andrew Thomas, who earned a 90.3 PFF grade, the Giants experienced inconsistency across the offensive line. While multiple positions could be upgraded, right tackle stands out as a priority with Jermaine Eluemunor set to enter free agency. 2026 NFL Draft season is here: Try the best-in-class PFF Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026’s top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. 🏈 Draft Season 2026 Prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft with PFF+ Your complete draft preparation toolkit Subscribe With the NFL playoffs underway, some teams still have a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy while others have already shifted their focus to the offseason. But regardless of where a franchise falls, now is the time to take stock of roster construction and identify team needs ahead of the offseason. Click here to jump to a team ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN | CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND | JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF | SEA | TB | TEN | WAS Arizona Cardinals Positions of need: QB, RB, G, T While the future of Kyler Murray remains a major question in Arizona, the Cardinals’ rushing attack also requires serious attention. After ranking seventh in EPA per rush on designed runs in 2024, Arizona fell to 30th this season. Issues up front played a significant role, as the combination of Jonah Williams (56.9 PFF run-blocking grade) and Kelvin Beachum (48.9) left the right tackle position undermanned. With both players set to enter free agency, upgrading the tackle spot will be a priority this offseason. Atlanta Falcons Positions of need: WR, TE, DI, CB A late-season injury to Drake London left the Falcons with limited options in the receiving corps. Kyle Pitts stepped into a larger role as the team’s top target, a performance that helped him earn second-team PFF All-Pro honors. With Pitts entering free agency — and a possible extension looming — adding pass-catching depth will be an essential part of Michael Penix Jr.’s development. Complicating matters, Darnell Mooney is set to carry an $18.4 million cap hit after earning a 52.5 PFF grade that ranked 97th among 99 qualifying wide receivers, making his future a key decision this offseason. Baltimore Ravens Positions of need: WR, G, DL The season-ending neck injury to Nnamdi Madubuike and the trade of Odafe Oweh left the Ravens’ pass rush in a precarious position. Baltimore finished in the bottom four of the NFL in PFF pass-rush grade (62.1), pressure rate (32.1%) and pass-rush win rate (36.9%). It is a concern when a 340-pound run-stuffing interior defender like Travis Jones leads the team in pressures. With rookie edge rusher Mike Green earning just a 46.3 PFF grade that fell short of expectations and Madubuike’s health for next season uncertain, reinvesting in the pass rush will be a priority this offseason. Buffalo Bills Positions of need: WR, ED, LB, DB The Bills stood pat at wide receiver last offseason, opting to trust the development of second-year wideout Keon Coleman rather than make a significant investment. Discipline and efficiency issues resulted in Coleman being a healthy scratch multiple times during the season, and injuries only compounded the problem. As a result, the position became a revolving door, with Khalil Shakir the only Bills receiver to earn a PFF receiving grade above 65.0 during the regular season. Carolina Panthers Positions of need: WR, DL, LB The Panthers invested heavily along the edge last offseason in an effort to fix the NFL’s lowest-graded pass rush from 2024, but the results were modest at best. Carolina finished the season ranked 31st in PFF pass-rush grade (60.5) and dead last in pressure rate off the edge (15.2%). Injuries to Pat Jones II forced rookies Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen into prominent roles, and while both showed promise, the unit still lacks a consistent veteran presence to stabilize the pass rush. Chicago Bears Positions of need: DL, LB, S Run defense was a persistent issue for the Bears throughout the season. Chicago allowed the most yards before contact on designed runs in the NFL (804), a problem that began up front. The Bears’ defensive line ranked 31st in PFF run-defense grade (42.2), consistently failing to control gaps. Getting edge defender Dayo Odeyingbo and second-year defensive interior Shemar Turner back from season-ending injuries should help, but adding depth to the defensive line rotation remains critical this offseason. Cincinnati Bengals Positions of need: C, G, DI, S Inconsistent coverage on deep throws plagued the Bengals throughout the season, as they finished as the only NFL team to allow more than 17% of opposing passes to gain at least 15 yards. Safety Geno Stone has struggled at times, ranking in the 23rd percentile in PFF coverage grade (47.2) at the position over the past two seasons. With Stone’s contract set to expire, upgrading the safety spot is a clear priority to stabilize the secondary moving forward. Cleveland Browns Positions of need: QB, WR, G, T The Browns have six offensive linemen set to enter free agency this offseason, including longtime interior starters Wyatt Teller, Ethan Pocic and Joel Bitonio, with
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It has been a long while since we’ve seen ‘Playoff Stafford’
Matthew Stafford went from not winning a single playoff game in more than a decade with the Detroit Lions to being known for playing his best ball when the postseason rolls around for the Los Angeles Rams. In Stafford’s first season in LA, he was amidst a slump over the second half of the year. […] Matthew Stafford went from not winning a single playoff game in more than a decade with the Detroit Lions to being known for playing his best ball when the postseason rolls around for the Los Angeles Rams. In Stafford’s first season in LA, he was amidst a slump over the second half of the year. He took his game to another level into the playoffs and led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory. LA’s leading man has earned his reputation as a postseason gamer. However, it’s been a while since we last saw him perform at a high level when the circumstances change to win or go home. Stafford’s 2021 run was special There’s no better way to win the hearts of fans than to bring home the Lombardi Trophy in the your first year with a new franchise. The Rams won Super Bowl LVI because of Stafford. Sure, they had a star-studded roster. They also had zero production from the running game in the postseason and watched their pass catchers drop like flies week by week, including Cooper Kupp, Odell Beckham, Jr, and Tyler Higbee. These were Stafford’s passing metrics according to Pro Football Focus (PFF): BTT – big-time throw TWP – turnover-worthy play ADOT – average depth of target ADJ% – adjusted completion rate (accounts for throwaways, drops, spikes, etc.) Wildcard vs Cardinals: 90.6 passing grade; 1 BTT; 1 TWP; 10.5 ADOT; 94.1 ADJ% Divisional at Buccaneers: 71.2 passing grade; 3 BTT; 1 TWP; 8.4 ADOT; 82.4 ADJ% NFC CG vs 49ers: 80.7 passing grade; 3 BTT; 1 TWP; 9.9 ADOT; 80.5 ADJ% SB vs Bengals: 80.9 passing grade; 4 BTT; 1 TWP; 9.2 ADOT; 69.2 ADJ% Playoff totals: 89.0 passing grade; 11 BTT; 4 TWP; 9.4 ADOT; 79.4 ADJ% It simply doesn’t get much better than this. Not only was Stafford aggressive by throwing the ball on average longer than nine yards, but he was also extremely accurate with an ADJ% over 80 in three of four games. Stafford threw receivers open far more often than he put the ball in harm’s way. 2023 – good, not good enough Wildcard at Lions: 86.1 passing grade; 4 BTT; 0 TWP; 9.5 ADOT; 78.8 ADJ% For context, this was the first year of the Rams defensive overhaul. They drafted in volume on defense and gave run to rookies despite being infamous for not usually giving run to young players. Byron Young and Kobie Turner led the youth movement in Aaron Donald’s final season. But for as good as this defense was, all things considered, Jared Goff and the Lions got the best of them in the playoffs. Goff converted a high leverage fourth down to ensure Stafford didn’t have a chance to win the game. 2024 – the first signs of trouble The Rams opened the 2024 playoffs with a blowout of Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings. It took a total team effort to lead to this result. The defense totally rattled Darnold and set the tone for the postseason. Stafford was OK in this game although he didn’t need to do much. Wildcard vs Vikings: 76.9 passing grade; 2 BTT; 0 TWP; 8.0 ADOT; 76.9 ADJ% Divisional at Eagles: 63.3 passing grade; 1 BTT; 4 TWP; 11.0 ADOT; 72.5 ADJ% Playoff totals: 70.4 passing grade; 3 BTT; 4 TWP; 9.8 ADOT; 74.2 ADJ% Rams fans have more fond memories of the snowy Eagles can than the tape reflects, because Stafford was heroic in bringing his team back and giving them a chance to win late. Still, he was also one of the reasons why LA trailed. He often put the ball in harm’s way with four potential turnovers and posted the lowest accuracy rate of his Rams playoff career to date (Super Bowl aside). 2025 – where is “Playoff Stafford”? Wildcard at Panthers: 61.0 passing grade; 3 BTT; 3 TWP; 11.7 ADOT; 67.5 ADJ% It’s been three playoff games since we’ve seen Stafford perform at a high level. This flies in the face of his reputation as someone who rises to the occasion in the postseason. If the Rams are going to beat the Chicago Bears on Sunday—and make good on their Super Bowl aspirations—they need him to dig deeper and play like we’ve grown accustomed to.
Aaron Jones Named Finalist for USAA Salute to Service Award
The three finalists for this year’s Salute to Service Award, sponsored by USAA, were announced earlier on Thursday, and the Minnesota Vikings’ nominee is among them. Vikings running back Aaron Jones has joined Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey as the finalists for this year’s award. The […] The three finalists for this year’s Salute to Service Award, sponsored by USAA, were announced earlier on Thursday, and the Minnesota Vikings’ nominee is among them. Vikings running back Aaron Jones has joined Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey as the finalists for this year’s award. The winner will be announced at this year’s NFL Honors ceremony, which will take place on 5 February in San Francisco. Jones’ family has a distinguished history of military service. His late father, Alvin Sr., served 29 years in the Army, and his mother, Vurgess, served 27 years in the Army. His older brother, Xavier, is currently serving in the Air Force. Aaron and his twin brother, Alvin Jr., also founded the A&A All the Way Foundation, a nonprofit organization that emphasizes support of youth in military families. In addition, for each home game during the 2025 season, Jones hosted a military family, giving them each a personal visit to express his thanks and making sure they had a memorable game day experience. Should Jones win the award, USAA will donate $25,000 to his nonprofit of choice, and the NFL Foundation will match that donation with another $25,000. Congratulations to Aaron Jones on being one of the three finalists for this year’s USAA Salute to Service Award, and here’s hoping that he’s the one who gets his name called at the NFL Honors ceremony for the big prize! See More:
Eagles sign 2023 draft pick to future contract
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent Jose Ramirez to a reserve/future contract on Thursday afternoon, according to an official team announcement. Ramirez, a six-time All-Star, hit 30 home runs for the Cleveland Guardians last year while posting a 5.8 WAR. Oh, wait, sorry, that’s José Ramírez. Jose Ramirez is an edge rusher who had very […] The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent Jose Ramirez to a reserve/future contract on Thursday afternoon, according to an official team announcement. Ramirez, a six-time All-Star, hit 30 home runs for the Cleveland Guardians last year while posting a 5.8 WAR. Oh, wait, sorry, that’s José Ramírez. Jose Ramirez is an edge rusher who had very strong numbers in his final year at Eastern Michigan with 19.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. This production contributed to him being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a sixth-round pick (No. 196 overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He only logged 30 defensive snaps and 40 special teams snaps in four NFL games played before the Bucs cut him in August 2025. One month later, Ramirez signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He played three games in the CFL, producing four total tackles and one sack. Ramirez is a long shot to make the Eagles’ 2026 regular season roster but the 26-year-old will get a chance to prove his worth during offseason practices and preseason games. Pre-draft scouting report via NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein: Ramirez’s below-average run defense could make it difficult for him to see the field early in his career, but he blends a hot motor and natural rush talent that could entice teams willing to continue his development in both phases. He’s agile with the ability to gather and chase with quickness once he finds an advantage inside the pocket. He can add strength and technique to improve his block take-on, but he’ll also need to show more grit. Ramirez has the potential to be drafted later on Day 3; natural pass rushers always have a shot to grow and become productive pros. Spider graph via Mockdraftable (very undersized but fairly athletic): See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
Eagles-49ers Film Review: Defense edition
I know that the season’s over, but I still wanted to briefly break down this last game, as I thought it was interesting to see Vic Fangio vs. Kyle Shanahan. While the defense didn’t have their best night, this was far from a unit collapsing or getting exposed. This felt like a group that had […] I know that the season’s over, but I still wanted to briefly break down this last game, as I thought it was interesting to see Vic Fangio vs. Kyle Shanahan. While the defense didn’t have their best night, this was far from a unit collapsing or getting exposed. This felt like a group that had carried a flawed team for months, finally running into an elite offensive mind while completely starved of help from the other side of the ball. Shanahan won this particular matchup, but the bigger picture still points to a defense that had a fantastic season and will be back stronger. Defense The first thing that jumps off the defensive film every single week is the effort. The offense could learn a lot from this unit. Even in a game where the offense continually put the defense in awful positions, the hustle never dipped. The Eagles were flying to the football, playing fast and physical, and clearly still believed in what they were doing. That matters. This defense didn’t quit, but I think it ran out of juice towards the end. After months of being leaned on heavily, the dam finally cracked because the offense once again needed them to be perfect. As I knew he would, Shanahan immediately went after defensive communication with motion and misdirection, and it worked. The early slant off motion is a perfect example: Marcus Epps gets pulled left, the fake toss draws Nakobe Dean out of the middle, and the window opens instantly. This is how good offensive design and motion simplifies the quarterback’s job. Purdy isn’t asked to process much here; the design hands him an easy answer. That’s high-level offensive football. One of the more frustrating elements of the night was how often the Eagles lived in single-high looks. Shanahan tore apart Cover 3, repeatedly attacking the intermediate middle of the field. This is what his offense is built on. Dropping an extra defender into the box likely helped against the run, but it consistently left soft spots behind the linebackers. Split-safety looks clearly gave Purdy more to think about, yet the Eagles didn’t lean into them enough. This felt like a rare case where the coverage menu tilted the wrong way, and I was a little surprised by what Fangio called overall. I wonder if he regrets some of his calls. Jordan Davis deserves real credit here. Over the second half of the season, he has quietly become the most consistently impactful defensive player on the roster in the front seven. Against the 49ers, he held up against double teams, anchored the run defense, and brought real physicality snap after snap. He hasn’t fatigued at all as the season has progressed, which is a huge sign of progress. The contrast between Davis and Jalen Carter down the stretch has been stark. Davis was the tone-setter when things got tough. When the Eagles did get into split-safety coverage, the results were noticeably better. These looks squeezed the intermediate middle and forced Purdy to hold the ball longer, allowing the rush to get home. The sack cleaned up by Carter off Jaelen Phillips’ pressure is exactly how this defense wants to win. This is the perfect example of coverage forcing hesitation, and the pass rush closing the deal. The Eagles’ pass rush wasn’t great in this game, and I do wonder if adding a top-tier pass rusher is going to be on the Eagles’ minds this offseason. Without Jalen Carter dominating like he did last year, I think the pass rush wasn’t where it needed to be at times this season. Quinyon Mitchell’s night perfectly captured what separates good players from elite ones. He got beaten early, which happens. What matters is how you respond. Mitchell adjusted, trusted his eyes, and started jumping routes. The interceptions weren’t lucky plays; they were the result of confidence and anticipation. That’s a huge development, and it’s why his ceiling is so high going forward. For a 2nd year corner, he’s years ahead of where he should be. He’s going to be so good. He already is! Even on plays that technically “worked in this game, I had structural concerns. The Christian McCaffrey matchup issue loomed all night. If McCaffrey were a wide receiver, the Eagles almost certainly would have bracketed him more aggressively. Treating him like a normal back in space is asking for trouble, and while the defense survived some of those reps, it always felt like Shanahan had the advantage. Considering how little else the 49ers had outside of McCaffrey when Kittle went off injured, I’m surprised Fangio didn’t do more to respond to McCaffrey. However, you have to give McCaffrey credit. He’s an unbelievable receiver out of the backfield. The trick-play touchdown summed up the gap between these offenses in many ways. Every defender’s eyes were manipulated. Jet motion, fake handoffs, delayed action. It all pieced together to force someone on the defense to screw up. Reed Blankenship ends up looking awful on the broadcast, but the reality is that everyone on the backend was spinning. I’m not even sure he sees McCaffrey until he runs past him. Just look at the secondary. This is what elite offensive design looks like. When was the last time the Eagles’ offense made a defense look this uncomfortable? It hasn’t been this year, that’s for sure. Mitchell’s second interception was a reminder of just how good he already is. From Purdy’s perspective, the throw makes sense. He gets single-high coverage, and a cornerback with outside leverage covering a crossing route. But Mitchell’s ability to close space and play through the tight end completely erases what should
The Giants got John Harbaugh, but only John Harbaugh
The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh. Congratulations! Do they know that they’re only getting John Harbaugh? That they’re not also getting the Baltimore Ravens talent machine? Harbaugh was for many people the top head coach available. A Super Bowl winner, a 13-11 playoff record, in 18 years had 13 winning seasons, 12 playoff […] The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh. Congratulations! Do they know that they’re only getting John Harbaugh? That they’re not also getting the Baltimore Ravens talent machine? Harbaugh was for many people the top head coach available. A Super Bowl winner, a 13-11 playoff record, in 18 years had 13 winning seasons, 12 playoff appearances, and 6 division titles in a competitive division. In the 16 seasons they overlapped, John Harbaugh won just 15 fewer regular season games than Bill Belichick. His team fairly seamlessly transitioned from team legend and Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco to even better team legend and two time MVP Lamar Jackson. He won double digit games six times in the last eight seasons. An impressive, Hall of Fame worthy record. Equally, the Ravens are for many people the top job available. Over the last 18 years they had 13 winning seasons, 12 playoff appearances, and 6 division titles in a competitive division. They fairly seamlessly transitioned from team legend and Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco to even better team legend and two time MVP Lamar Jackson. They won double digit games six times in the last eight seasons. This is perhaps the best organization in the NFL. The Ravens have a Tier 1 front office that gave Harbaugh the tools to succeed. He won’t have that in New York. Success in one location guarantees nothing in the next. George Seifert seemed a lock to make the Hall of Fame when he and the 49ers parted ways after the 1996 season. A two time Super Bowl champion, he never won fewer than 10 games in a season. In seven playoff appearances he went one and done just once. If he never coached another game after the 49ers, he would have the greatest career winning percentage in NFL history aside from Guy Chamberlin, who coached in the 1920s and who coached nearly half as many games as Seifert. In three years with the Carolina Panthers, Seifert never had a winning season and ended his career on a 15 game losing streak. Mike Shanahan won back-to-back Super Bowls with the Broncos then rebuilt the team from the John Elway and Terrell Davis years and made the playoffs four times over the next six seasons with Brian Griese and Jake Plummer as his QBs. He went 24-40 in Washington. Or just look at this season, in 14 years with the Seahawks Pete Carroll won a Super Bowl, got to another, made the playoffs 10 times, won double digit games 8 times and lost double digit games just once. Carroll just went 3-14 and got fired from the mess that is the Las Vegas Raiders. Certainly Harbaugh deserves credit for keeping the Ravens machine going for nearly two decades. But he wasn’t the one who built the machine, and Giants GM Joe Schoen is no Eric DeCosta, let alone Ozzie Newsome. Good luck John, you’ll need it! See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
Who’s got the advantage? Rams-Bears at each position
The #5 seed Los Angeles Rams (13-5) will travel to Soldier Field to face the #2 seed Chicago Bears (12-6) this upcoming Sunday for the opportunity to play in the NFC Championship Game. The Rams are currently road favorites (-3.5) but are 0-2 at Chicago during the Sean McVay era. LA will be getting some […] The #5 seed Los Angeles Rams (13-5) will travel to Soldier Field to face the #2 seed Chicago Bears (12-6) this upcoming Sunday for the opportunity to play in the NFC Championship Game. The Rams are currently road favorites (-3.5) but are 0-2 at Chicago during the Sean McVay era. LA will be getting some reinforcements back for this matchup, as Kevin Dotson (ankle) is expected to return to the right guard spot. Will the return of their top guard give them an advantage in the trenches? Here is my analysis of the Rams-Bears matchup and who has the advantage at each position. QBs: Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams both engineered 4th quarter comebacks and game winning drives to advance to the divisional round. Both quarterbacks have been clutch in the 4th quarter and have the ability to manufacture when it matters most. Stafford put together an impressive regular season (1st team All Pro) but Caleb Williams was also impressive in his second year (27 TDs : 7 INT). The knock on Caleb is the poor completion percentage (58.1%) and the head scratching plays that lead to turnovers. At this point, the quarterback with the ball in his hands at the end of the game is likely to win. Advantage: Rams (moderate) RBs: Both teams operate with a tandem in the backfield. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum rushed 24 times for 102 yards in the wild card round. Their longest run of the afternoon was only 8 yards. DeAndre Swift and Kyle Monangai rushed 21 times for 81 yards against Green Bay. I give Chicago a slight edge here with Swift’s shiftiness, especially as a pass catcher in Johnson’s offense. He could be a mismatch for Nate Landman and Omar Speights. Maybe a better way to say this is that the Bears ceiling is higher with their running backs but they also have a lower floor. Advantage: Bears (slight) WRs: If he hadn’t already, Puka Nacua eclipses Cooper Kupp in the Rams all time WRs rankings. He’s been more consistent and make plays time and time again that leaves you speechless. And I love Cooper Kupp. But Puka’s first three years have been pretty special. The only concerns I have right now with the Rams wide receivers is 1) Davante Adams has been underwhelming between the 30s and oftentimes letting the ball get too deep to his body, and 2) this offense needs to capitalize on Tutu Atwell’s speed if even as a decoy! Think back to Weeks 4 and 5 where the Colts and 49ers defenses had to respect his ability to take the top off. That allowed for Stafford to pick apart those teams’ secondaries. The Bears wide receivers could be a similar challenge as Carolina’s. Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and DJ Moore are all 6’0” or taller and all way 200+ lbs. None of them are the featured target, making the Rams secondary have to factor all three guys and the tight ends. Advantage: Rams (slight) TEs: The Rams should have all four tight ends healthy for the first time since… I don’t know even know. With the lack of connectivity with Adams and a WR3, the Rams need their tight ends to help move the chains. Colston Loveland is the focal point of the Bears offense. Loveland led the team in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Since the second half of the season, he has become Caleb Williams preferred target. In the last 3 games he has played, he has seen 38 targets. Advantage: Bears (moderate) OL: The early indication is that Kevin Dotson will be able to return for Sunday’s game after missing a month due to an ankle sprain in Week 16. This should be a huge upgrade for Los Angeles as their run game has fallen off in recent weeks. Dotson’s size is also a significant upgrade over Justin Dedich. On the other side of the ball is Gervon Dexter who is 6’6” and 330 lbs. The Bears have a strong offensive line that features Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright. All four linemen are 70.0+ on PFF. UPDATED: The Bears will be without Ozzy Trapilo who ruptured his patellar tendon. Theo Benedet will be the starting left tackle on Sunday. Advantage: Rams (slight) DL: The Rams defensive front has been key in their wins as they have been able to stop the run and earn the right to rush the passer. Poona Ford (88.7) continues to be the free agent signing of the year for the organization. Kobie Turner’s (82.6) third year play should earn himself a contract extension. The Bears defensive front is the weak link for their defense. Gervon Dexter Sr. and Grady Jarrett are both graded under 60.0. Their depth is not extensive so the Rams should exploit that unit. Advantage: Rams (significant) EDGE: If Jared Verse wanted to make his mark on the playoffs, this is the game to do so. He will be facing the Bears backup left tackle after Trapilo’s injury. Setting an edge against the run and keeping Caleb Williams contained to the pocket are essential to the Rams advancing. Byron Young and Josiah Stewart will have a tall order going up against Darnell Wright. Austin Booker and Montez Sweat are Chicago’s edge rushers. Neutralizing Sweat will be Warren McClendon’s responsibility. The Bears have only amassed 2.0 sacks/game (26th best in the NFL). Advantage: Rams (moderate) ILBs: Tremaine Edmunds, D’Marco Jackson, and Amen Ogbongbemiga are Bears trio at the second level. TJ Edwards suffered a broken fibula against the Packers and will be out for the rest of the playoffs. Nate Landman and Omar Speights have
2026 NFL Draft Top 100 Prospect Rankings
The Cincinnati Bengals will officially be selecting 10th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Let’s take a look at my current top 100 prospects for the draft this year. 1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Mendoza led Indiana to the National Championship this year. The California transfer won the Heisman Trophy for his play during the […] The Cincinnati Bengals will officially be selecting 10th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Let’s take a look at my current top 100 prospects for the draft this year. 1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Mendoza led Indiana to the National Championship this year. The California transfer won the Heisman Trophy for his play during the regular season. Some of his best attributes include his accuracy, underrated mobility, and ball placement. Mendoza has a ridiculous 41 touchdowns to just 6 interception ratio on the season. 2. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State Downs was an All-American at safety for the Buckeyes. He is considered a coach on the field. He is a tape grinder, which allows him to always be in the right spot, at the right time. He is a reliable tackler on the back end of a defense. He can line up in the box, in single high, or in the slot. He isn’t going to be an elite tester, but the tape speaks for itself. Safeties are not typically selected in the top ten due to perceived positional value; Downs should be an exception this year. 3. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame Love put up over 1100 yards rushing and over 200 yards receiving during the 2024 season. He surpassed those numbers in 2025. He rushed for over 1,300 yards with 18 rushing touchdowns. He added another 280 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns on the season. He is elusive with the ball in his hands, rarely fumbles, and is a legit weapon in the receiving game. His burst through the line and top-end speed allow him to be a threat to take it to the house on any given play. 4. Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami Bain has been putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks at a high rate all season long. He had a 30.4% win-rate on true pass sets in 2025. He is a sawed-off powerhouse at 6’3”, 275 pounds. He possesses knock-back power in his hands, is stout against the run, and had over 80 pressures during the 2025 season. 5. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah Fano played left tackle at Utah as a true freshman. The past two seasons, he has kicked over and played at a high level on the right side. This guy moves like a tight end. He was arguably the best run blocker in all of college football. He has a finishing mindset and plays through the whistle. He needs to be more consistent in pass protection, but he has the athleticism to continue improving in that area. 6. Peter Woods, DT, Clemson The sack numbers are not overly impressive, with only two this season. The advanced numbers tell a better story of the type of talent he is. He has a 16% win-rate on true pass sets. Combine that with a stop rate over 10% as a run defender. Those numbers have directly correlated with guys that end up being the best defensive tackles in football over the years. Woods is far and away the best defensive tackle in this class. 7. David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech Bailey transferred to Texas Tech from Stanford ahead of the 2025 season. He was one of the premier pass rushers in all of college football. He had 81 pressures and 14.5 sacks on the season. He has shown some improvement as a run defender, but that will never be his biggest strength. His explosiveness, flexibility, and bend getting after the quarterback are his calling card. That ability to be a havoc creator off the edge is what should make him a top 10 draft pick in April. 8. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State Tate runs sharp routes, has an elite contested catch rate, and averaged a fantastic 3.03 yards per route ran on the season. Even after missing a couple of games, Tate had 875 receiving yards with 9 touchdown receptions on the season. Ohio State continues producing first round wide receivers; Tate is the next in line. 9. Arvell Reese, DE/LB, Ohio State Reese can play off-ball linebacker or up on the line of scrimmage. He amassed 6.5 sacks on the season for the Buckeyes. Reese is heavy-handed, physical, and an athletic marvel. Regardless of where teams view him playing at the next level, he played his way into top-five consideration this year. 10. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State Tyson is a player I have zero questions about for his on-field ability. He is a dominant receiver when healthy. The problem has been staying healthy. He has an extensive injury history that includes a torn ACL in 2022, a broken collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues this year. When healthy, he is a dominant weapon, making plays for his quarterback. He can line up in the slot or on the outside, makes contested catches at a high rate, possesses high-level ball tracking ability down the field, and has excellent body control. His medicals will be key to how high he is ultimately drafted this year. 11. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State Styles is a converted safety from the Buckeyes. Still just 21 years old, Styles has already played over 2,100 career snaps for Ohio State. He has looked comfortable in coverage, had just a 2.2% missed tackle rate, and has elite athleticism for the position. While Arvell Reese has burst on the scene, people should not forget just how talented Styles is. 12. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami The former five-star recruit played his third year with Miami. He was the starting right tackle for all three of those seasons. He has allowed just 14 pressures through his first 15 games in 2025. He blocks well on the
Colts 2025 Rookie Report: Tyler Warren
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts are fresh off another disappointing season, but of course, it wasn’t all bad. There were some individual breakout performances from established players, headlined by wide receiver Alec Pierce, while the Colts’ 2025 draft class provided both production for the season and promise for the future. This article kicks off […] Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts are fresh off another disappointing season, but of course, it wasn’t all bad. There were some individual breakout performances from established players, headlined by wide receiver Alec Pierce, while the Colts’ 2025 draft class provided both production for the season and promise for the future. This article kicks off a short but sweet series that will recap each of the Colts’ eight 2025 draftees, beginning with their first draft selection, tight end Tyler Warren. We will go through the list in its original order with three phases in mind: post-draft expectations, rookie season results, and then capping it off with future outlooks. Expectations — Tyler Warren had the biggest post-draft expectations among the Colts’ draft class, though that is almost a given as he was the team’s first-round pick (14th overall). Despite the draft class boasting one of the best tight end groups in recent memory, he stood out alongside Chicago’s Colston Loveland as one of the most talented and surefire selections at the position. Warren was not only an easy evaluation by the draftnik community, but was regarded as the most pro-ready prospect amongst all tight ends coming out. Given that Indianapolis was most desperate for tight end production, particularly as a passcatcher, and also deemed their roster as being a few pieces away from competing, this addition felt inevitable. As fate would have it, Tyler Warren became a Colt. Rookie Season — As alluded to, Warren was essentially expected to set the league on fire as early as his rookie season, and he did just that. Add in his versatility as an offensive weapon and how head coach Shane Steichen utilized him, and you see not only how seamless the pairing was, but why Warren to Indianapolis felt more inevitable than any first overall pick of recent memory. Tyler Warren was everything the Colts needed offensively, while also proving to have more blocking chops as a year-one player than most had anticipated. He was second on the team in receiving with 76 receptions for 817 yards and 4 touchdowns, and even ran one in for the score. Additionally, Warren’s overall impact when lined up at fullback suggested that he be considered for an All-Pro bid at the position, though he unfortunately was not. Accolades-wise, Warren is no stranger. He became the franchise’s leader in receiving yards by a rookie tight end, surpassing Hall-of-Fame tight end John Mackey’s 726 yards from the 1936 season. He also led his aforementioned wildly talented tight end draftees in receptions (76) and receiving yards (817), a group that featured six tight ends who amassed 350+ yards, four of whom totaled 650+ yards. Future Outlook — Tyler Warren has translated to the next level almost exactly as expected. His unanticipated progression as a blocker only adds optimism for what’s to come. He’s set to be the Colts’ starting tight end for the remainder of his rookie contract, fifth-year option included. Without getting too ahead of ourselves, there’s even a likely scenario that Warren remains a Colt for life, so long as health and success remain the constant heartbeat that they’ve been for him over the past two seasons. Warren has been consistent in his media availability throughout his rookie season, citing ‘winning’ as his ultimate goal at any given moment. He takes pride in his willingness to do the dirty work, while his top-tier passcatching prowess raises the bar entirely. Whether or not he ends up the ‘best’ tight end from this loaded draft class, it’s shaping up to be a safe bet that he is, at least, the Colts’ newest installment of franchise tight ends. See More: Indianapolis Colts Analysis
Reviewing 2025 1st-year coaches
There were seven new head coaches in the NFL in 2025. Some are still enjoying big success, while others fell hard. Let’s review, presented in alphabetical order of the franchises: Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson was considered the top prize in this class and he has shown why. The Bears went from worst to win as […] There were seven new head coaches in the NFL in 2025. Some are still enjoying big success, while others fell hard. Let’s review, presented in alphabetical order of the franchises: Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson was considered the top prize in this class and he has shown why. The Bears went from worst to win as they won the NFC North with a 11-6 record, coming back from a 5-12 record in 2024. The Bears have grown quite a personality under the brazen Johnson. They’ve had seven improbable fourth-quarter wins and and had a huge win in the wild-card round over division rival Green Bay. Now, the Bears are two wins from the Super Bowl and they will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. It’s been a stellar turnaround. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys went 7-9-1., so it wasn’t been great. But Brian Schottenheimer, an unpopular hire, did well with the offense (he was the team’s offensive coordinator the past two years). It didn’t seem like the job was too big for Schottenheimer. Let’s face it; Jerry Jones is a much bigger problem for the Cowboys than their head coach is Jacksonville Jaguars: Liam Coen was considered a hot name and he showed why. A year after the Jaguars finished 4-13, Coen, 40, flipped that record to 13-4 and a division championship The Jaguars lost to the Buffalo Bills at home in the Wild Card round in the final minute. But everything is pointing up. Coen has this franchise pointed in the right direction. Nov 2, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and the Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll meet after the win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesKirby Lee-Imagn Images Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders didn’t have a lot of competition for Pete Carroll (he was one of many to interview with the Bears) and the Super Bowl-winning coach struggled after taking a year off after leaving the Seattle Seahawks. The Raiders went 3-14 and were an absolute mess under Carroll, who was the only coach in this group to be fired after one season. He will be remembered as the coach of one of the worst teams in franchise history. New England Patriots: Vrabel was highly-sought after and he delivered right away for the team he was a standout linebacker for. The Patriots were a surprise 14-3 and Vrabel is a top NFL Coach of the Year candidate. They were the N0. 2 overall seed in the playoffs and will host another playoff game Sunday. This dude may need up in the Super Bowl. Johnson and Vrabel are crown jewels of this class. New Orleans Saints: The Saints finished 6-11, which isn’t great. But there is excitement about Kellen Moore’s team heading 2025. The tema got hot late and look pretty good. Moore did a nice job with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. So, there is some good, important momentum in New Orleans this offseason. New York Jets: Aaron Glenn was lucky Carroll was part of this class. He did a horrible job as the Jets started 0-7 and finished 3-14. Glenn was a strong defensive coordinator in Detroit and he was considered a good hire. But his first season in New York was a mess. His leash likely won’t be long in 2026. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! See More: Las Vegas Raiders Game Information