Explore every episode of the podcast PFF NFL Daily: Best Takes!
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| Reacting to the NFL Awards and Hall of Fame Announcement | 07 févr. 2025 | 00:16:39 | |
Trevor Sikkema is joined by Josh Dubow of the AP to discuss the NFL Awards. Hear some insight into how some voters split their votes from All Pro and MVP between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, and why there were fewer HOF inductees this year. | |||
| How might the NFL's hip-drop tackle enforcement change in 2025 | 07 févr. 2025 | 00:13:32 | |
Gordon McGuinness is joined by the NFL's VP of Health and Safety Jeff Miller to discuss some of the trends in injuries around the NFL. Along side a discussion about the reduction in some injuries they discuss the fact that there were very few flags for the hip-drop tackle in its debut season. Then, Gordon is joined by LIGHT Helmets CEO Nick Esayian to discuss so discuss the success they are finding with their new helmets. | |||
| Thurman Thomas on how the Bills can get over the hump | 06 févr. 2025 | 00:14:56 | |
Gordon McGuinness is joined by NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas to discuss what the Bills need to do to get back to the Super Bowl. Then, Trevor Sikkema is joined by another Hall of Famer, Warren Moon, to discuss the quarterback position in today's NFL. | |||
| Shaun Alexander on Saquon Barkley and the Running Back Market | 05 févr. 2025 | 00:17:05 | |
Trevor Sikkema is joined by Shaun Alexander to talk about the impact of Saquon Barkley for the Philadelphia Eagles this season. Before that, Gordon McGuinness sits down with J.T. Gray of the New Orleans Saints to talk about how the changes to the kickoff have impact special teams in the NFL | |||
| Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp Trade Destinations | 04 févr. 2025 | 00:15:58 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Trevor Sikkema break down potential trade destinations for both Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns and Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams. While Garrett could fetch multiple first round picks, Kupp is likely to go for an early day three selection. | |||
| Reasons to be Optimistic About New Head Coaches | 03 févr. 2025 | 00:18:21 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron go through the new head coaching hires in the NFL and offer reasons to be optimistic about those moves. Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears and Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars have new head coaches who can help elevate their play in the future. | |||
| Biggest Priority for Every Team Who Lost in the Playoffs | 31 janv. 2025 | 00:26:53 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down what the main priority for each team who lost in the NFL playoffs should be this offseason. Help at skill positions is a theme, but one team is looking for defensive difference makers, while another has to deal with coaching departures. | |||
| Ranking Senior Bowl Quarterbacks and More | 30 janv. 2025 | 00:13:30 | |
Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down the quarterbacks practicing at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama this week, and John discusses what he has seen from them so far in practice. They also discuss a pair of wide receiver who have impressed early in the week. | |||
| Offensive Line Question Marks for Both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs | 29 janv. 2025 | 00:18:36 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy break down the question marks on both offensive lines heading into the big game next week. The Eagles are dealing with some injuries, while the Chiefs have been forced to roll with a backup on the interior against a rough Eagles defensive front. | |||
| How Every QB Graded in the Conference Championship Games | 28 janv. 2025 | 00:14:24 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron break down the quarterbacks from the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Jalen Hurts had one of the best games of his career, while Josh Allen had some early struggles. | |||
| Eagles DOMINATE to Set Up Super Bowl Rematch with Chiefs! | Eagles vs. Commanders Review | 28 janv. 2025 | 00:21:45 | |
PFF's Max Chadwick, and Dalton Wasserman review the Eagles win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship and discuss the highest graded players! | |||
| Keys to Victory for Every Team in the AFC and NFC Championship Games | 24 janv. 2025 | 00:13:30 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the keys to victory for all four teams in this weekend's AFC and NFC Championship Games. Can the Commanders slow down Saquon Barkley? What can the Bills do to stop Patrick Mahomes. | |||
| Josh Allen Taking Care of the Football at a Career-Best Level | 23 janv. 2025 | 00:14:27 | |
Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down how Josh Allen is taking care of the football like we've never seen before in his NFL career. They also discuss what makes Jayden Daniels so special, with the rookie quarterback having the Washington Commanders on the verge of the Super Bowl. | |||
| What Should the Kansas City Chiefs do at Left Tackle? | 22 janv. 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy discuss two compelling elements of this weekends AFC Championship game in the trenches. They talk about what the Kansas City Chiefs should do at left tackle and Spencer Brown's emergence at right tackle for the Buffalo Bills. They also talk about where the Baltimore Ravens go from here after their playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills. | |||
| How Every Quarterback Performed in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs | 21 janv. 2025 | 00:22:08 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron break down the highest graded quarterbacks from this past weekend's playoff action. Some of the team's who were eliminated saw good performances from their quarterbacks, while the players who avoided mistakes the best advanced. | |||
| Jayden Daniels and Commanders STUN No.1 Seed Lions! | Lions vs. Commanders NFL Playoff Review | 20 janv. 2025 | 00:23:24 | |
PFF's Trevor Sikkema, and Dalton Wasserman review the Commanders massive upset win over the Lions in the Divisional round and discuss the highest graded players! | |||
| Ranking the Remaining Playoff QBs by PFF Grade Under Pressure | 17 janv. 2025 | 00:16:17 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the remaining eight quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs by their PFF grade when under pressure. The top two do battle this week when the Baltimore Ravens head to Buffalo to take on the Bills, but the lowest graded player may surprise you. | |||
| What should the Cleveland Browns do at QB? | 16 janv. 2025 | 00:17:27 | |
Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko discuss the Cleveland Browns options at the quarterback position in 2025. With the number two overall pick, they could target Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders but they could also target someone in free agency, especially if Kirk Cousins becomes available. | |||
| How Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. can help the Texans upset the Chiefs | 15 janv. 2025 | 00:22:07 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy discuss how the Texans edge defender duo of Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. could help the Houston Texans spring the upset over the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. They also discuss how PFF's All-Pro first team right tackle Zach Tom had a tough outing against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round. | |||
| Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and the top graded QBs from the playoffs so far | 14 janv. 2025 | 00:19:56 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron break down the highest and lowest graded quarterbacks from the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen were the top two heading into their matchup this week, while Russell Wilson was the highest graded player at the position to not advance to the next round. | |||
| Ravens Set Franchise Record in Playoff Win! | Ravens vs. Steelers NFL Playoff Review | 13 janv. 2025 | 00:20:33 | |
PFF's Trevor Sikkema, and Dalton Wasserman review the Ravens victory over the Steelers in wild card weekend and discuss the highest graded players! | |||
| Ranking Every Playoff Offensive Line By PFF Pass Blocking Efficiency | 10 janv. 2025 | 00:27:10 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the NFL playoff field in terms of how each team has performed in pass protection. They explain what goes into PFF's Pass Blocking Efficiency Rating, and then why each team ranks where they do. | |||
| Pat Surtain II or Trent McDuffie: Best coverage defender in the NFL this season? | 09 janv. 2025 | 00:16:09 | |
Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down the PFF debate between Pat Surtain II and Trent McDuffie to see who should be PFF's Coverage Player of the Year using some of PFF's advanced metrics. There's also another name thrown out at a different position, with Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens having a tremendous season.
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| Lamar Jackson vs. Joe Burrow vs. Josh Allen: Breaking down PFF's All Pro Team | 08 janv. 2025 | 00:40:22 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy break down PFF's All Pro 1st and 2nd Teams after the 2024 regular season. There were tough decisions at both offensive tackle spots, wide receiver and, of course, the hot battle between Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow at quarterback. | |||
| Breaking down head coach vacancies around the NFL | 07 janv. 2025 | 00:23:26 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron break down the current vacancies in the NFL and what makes them appealing for an incoming head coach. They discuss how quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and Caleb Williams impact those jobs. | |||
| Jack Campbell, Edgerrin Cooper and other standout linebackers in run defense | 03 janv. 2025 | 00:17:28 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the best linebackers in the NFL by PFF's run stop percentage metric. Rookie Edgerrin Cooper and second year standout Jack Campbell are two of the players they discuss, while they also cover Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith's resurgence since the Ravens made some changes on defense. | |||
| Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow: MVP Credentials | 02 janv. 2025 | 00:17:24 | |
Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko discuss the MVP credentials of all three of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow. Allen was the hot favorite but Lamar Jackson has closed in on him in recent weeks, while Joe Burrow remains the wild card if the Bengals can sneak into the playoffs. | |||
| Jordan Mailata, Quenton Nelson and the best player at every position on the offensive line | 01 janv. 2025 | 00:28:42 | |
Gordon McGuinness is joined by Billy Moy to break down his pick for the best player at every position on the offensive line. Some spots, like Jordan Mailata at left tackle are clear cut, while others could still flip depending on the final week of the season. | |||
| San Francisco 49ers vs. Detroit Lions Recap | 31 déc. 2024 | 00:11:03 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Josh Liskiewitz break down the Detroit Lions win over the San Francisco 49ers. They discuss a historic night that featured zero punts, and what that means for the Lions as they head towards a crucial Week 18 clash with the Minnesota Vikings. | |||
| Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks Review | 27 déc. 2024 | 00:19:36 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Dalton Wasserman break down the Seattle Seahawks win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. They talk about both punter, which shouldn't be a huge surprise after a 6-3 game and also discuss the head coaching decision on the horizon for the Chicago Bears. | |||
| Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen for MVP | 26 déc. 2024 | 00:18:04 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the NFL's MVP race after another big game for Lamar Jackson on Christmas Day against the Houston Texans. Then they discuss some of the NFL's best run defenders using PFF's Run Stop Percentage signature stat. | |||
| Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints Review | 24 déc. 2024 | 00:08:42 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Nick Akridge break down the Green Bay Packers dominant win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. The Packers confirmed their spot in the playoffs, while the Saints became the first team in the NFL this season to be shutout in a game. | |||
| NFL Week 16 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways | 23 déc. 2024 | 00:19:23 | |
PFF's lead fantasy football analyst Nathan Jahnke covers the biggest utilization takeaways from Sunday of Week 16. | |||
| Is Patrick Surtain II the Defensive Player of the Year? | 19 déc. 2024 | 00:15:52 | |
Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down Denver Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II's Defensive Player of the Year candidacy so far this season. They then discuss how the move to a deeper free safety role for Kyle Hamilton has had a transformative impact on the Baltimore Ravens defense over the past month. | |||
| Derek Stingley Jr., Quinyon Mitchell and the best young CBs in the NFL | 19 déc. 2024 | 00:11:23 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down some of the top cornerbacks in the NFL in terms of snaps per reception allowed using PFF premium stats. Several young cornerbacks make the list, including two players on the Houston Texans. | |||
| Michael Penix Jr. Starts, Kirk Cousins Benched! | 18 déc. 2024 | 00:19:43 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy break down the Atlanta Falcons decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. They also discuss where it went wrong for Cousins, and how different the Falcons could look with him at quarterback. | |||
| Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings Recap | 17 déc. 2024 | 00:09:01 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Andrew Ites break down the Minnesota Vikings win on Monday Night Football that sees them move into a tie for first place in the NFC North. They break down the struggles on offense for the Bears and how the Vikings were able to put up 30 points despite Sam Darnold not having his most impressive game. | |||
| Josh Allen's MVP Season Continues in Big Bills Win! | Lions vs. Bills Week 15 NFL Review | 16 déc. 2024 | 00:15:16 | |
PFF's Trevor Sikkema, and Dalton Wasserman review the Bills and Lions Week 15 matchup and discuss the highest graded players! | |||
| Odell Beckham Jr. landing spots and Bryce Young's bounce back | 13 déc. 2024 | 00:16:53 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the potential landing spots for Odell Beckham Jr. after his release by the Miami Dolphins and then talk about the improvements not just from Bryce Young, but also the Panthers offense overall over the past five weeks. | |||
| Lane Johnson, Tristan Wirfs and the rest of the best pass blocking OTs in the NFL | 11 déc. 2024 | 00:20:47 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy discuss the four best pass blocking offensive tackles in the NFL in terms of their PFF pass blocking grades. Two players from the Eagles make the list, along with Tristan Wirfs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Rashawn Slater of the Los Angeles Chargers. | |||
| Ja'Marr Chase goes crazy on Monday Night Football: Cowboys vs. Bengals Recap | 10 déc. 2024 | 00:08:49 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Jim Wyman break down the Cincinnati Bengals win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had another big game and remains on track for the triple crown in terms of receiving numbers, and Joe Burrow is now the highest graded quarterback in the NFL. | |||
| Mahomes and the Chiefs Pull Off ANOTHER Close Win! | Chiefs vs. Chargers Week 14 NFL Review | 09 déc. 2024 | 00:13:46 | |
PFF's Trevor Sikkema, and Dalton Wasserman review the Chargers and Chiefs Week 14 matchup and discuss the highest graded players! | |||
| Kirk Cousins' struggles in Atlanta, PFF All-Pro Offensive Line | 06 déc. 2024 | 00:22:56 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down Kirk Cousins struggles with the Atlanta Falcons this season, including a disappointing performance in some metrics he has historically dominated in. They also cover PFF's All-Pro Offensive Line at the three-quarter mark of the season. | |||
| Myles Garrett, Chris Jones and Micah Parsons Lead the Way in PFF Pass-Rush Grade | 04 déc. 2024 | 00:31:00 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy break down the five highest graded pass-rushers in the NFL so far this season in terms of PFF pass-rush grade. Headlined by Myles Garrett, Chris Jones and Micah Parsons, they also cover why T.J. Watt has a case to be the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year despite ranking just outside the top-five. | |||
| Nik Bonitto and Ja'Quan McMillian pick-sixes help Broncos to MNF win! | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:12:43 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron break down the Denver Broncos Monday Night Football win over the Cleveland Browns. They cover a big showing in pass protection from the Denver offensive line, along with some huge plays on the defensive side of the ball that helped them to the win. | |||
| Saquon Barkley's MVP Push Continues in Eagles Win! | Ravens vs. Eagles Week 13 NFL Review | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:15:47 | |
PFF's Trevor Sikkema, and Dalton Wasserman review the Eagles and Ravens Week 13 matchup and discuss the highest graded players! | |||
| Fred Warner injury reaction, Mark Andrews rejuvenation, and why Kenneth Walker III is better than you think | 29 nov. 2024 | 00:20:37 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the news about the injury to Fred Warner, and how his PFF grades compare since the injury. They also cover Mark Andrews re-emergence as one of the top tight ends in football and the eye-popping stats being produced by Fred Warner. | |||
| Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers and the race for Offensive Rookie of the Year | 28 nov. 2024 | 00:13:10 | |
Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down the top candidates for the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels are the front runners, while Brock Bowers has consistently impressed all year. They also mention some potential outside candidates and highlight Joe Alt's impressive season to date. | |||
| Paris Johnson Jr., Joe Tippman and other standout second year offensive linemen | 27 nov. 2024 | 00:21:47 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy breakdown some impressive second year offensive linemen around the NFL. Paris Johnson Jr. of the Arizona Cardinals is impressing in his second season, while there have also been some nice signs from Joe Tippman of the New York Jets, Jarrett Patterson of the Houston Texans and Cody Mauch of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | |||
| Derrick Henry runs wild as Ravens defeat Chargers in HarBowl on Monday Night Football | 26 nov. 2024 | 00:13:26 | |
Gordon McGuinness and Zeke Ayers break down the Ravens win over the Chargers on Monday Night Football. Derrick Henry was the star, and the Ravens were able to do enough to limit Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense. | |||