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Ben Cooper

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Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Byron Young and Kobie Turner combined for 17 quarterback pressures — including four sacks — and created an ugly night for Sam Darnold.

By Ben Cooper Jan 13, 2025 11:31 pm EST Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings
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The Ravens' rushing attack picked apart the Steelers yard by yard, 299 in total, on 50 carries and helped build a 21-0 halftime lead that held up through the game's end.

By Ben Cooper Jan 11, 2025 11:18 pm EST Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers
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Award season is here. The Baltimore Ravens' Derrick Henry wins PFF's "Best Runner" honor.

By Ben Cooper Jan 6, 2025 1:00 pm EST Baltimore Ravens
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The Lions' offense appeared shaky at first, but the unit strung together three touchdown drives in the second half — all capped by Jahmyr Gibbs — to pull away.

By Ben Cooper Jan 5, 2025 11:52 pm EST Detroit Lions Minnesota Vikings
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In what could have been his final NFL start — the potential end of a Hall-of-Fame career — Aaron Rodgers rebounded from an early interception to pass for four touchdowns and make two big-time throws.

By Ben Cooper Jan 5, 2025 7:59 pm EST Miami Dolphins New York Jets
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Bo Nix handled his first do-or-die NFL game with a veteran-like poise, thrashing the backup-laden Kansas City Chiefs.

By Ben Cooper Jan 5, 2025 7:28 pm EST Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs
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The Bears nearly found a new way to lose — amid all of their unfathomable defeats this season — but Caleb Williams led his team down the field with less than a minute to go to win 24-22.

By Ben Cooper Jan 5, 2025 4:42 pm EST Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers
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The Eagles claimed a 20-13 win, a meaningless victory but one in which they could assess third-string quarterback Tanner McKee's skill set.

By Ben Cooper Jan 5, 2025 4:19 pm EST New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles
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The Baltimore Ravens are AFC North champions for the second straight year after taking down the Cleveland Browns in Week 18.

By Ben Cooper Jan 4, 2025 7:56 pm EST Cleveland Browns Baltimore Ravens
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Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen each departed early in the fourth quarter, a byproduct of a 40-14 shellacking of the Jets by the Bills. One is a four-time NFL MVP, and the other is knocking on the door of his first.

By Ben Cooper Dec 29, 2024 5:02 pm EST Buffalo Bills New York Jets
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The Giants valiantly battled the playoff-hopeful Colts — and eliminated them from postseason contention in 45-33 fashion. But in doing so, they potentially took themselves out of pole position for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Ben Cooper Dec 29, 2024 4:51 pm EST Indianapolis Colts New York Giants
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Carolina Panthers in all phases, despite a few solid plays from quarterback Bryce Young, on their way to a 48-14 win in Week 17.

By Ben Cooper Dec 29, 2024 4:15 pm EST Carolina Panthers Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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The Seahawks and Bears combined for 13 punts in the Seattle's uninspiring 6-3 win on Thursday Night Football.

By Ben Cooper Dec 27, 2024 9:48 am EST Chicago Bears Seattle Seahawks
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The 34-0 romp of the Saints on Monday Night Football — the NFL's first shutout this season — officially clinched a playoff spot for the 11-4 Packers.

By Ben Cooper Dec 23, 2024 11:26 pm EST Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints
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The Vikings kept pace with the Detroit Lions in the NFC North and, in turn, dealt a blow to the Seahawks' postseason hopes.

By Ben Cooper Dec 22, 2024 7:34 pm EST Seattle Seahawks Minnesota Vikings
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The Colts then survived a late Titans surge to remain in the playoff hunt, winning by a 38-30 score despite holding a 38-7 lead midway through the third quarter.

By Ben Cooper Dec 22, 2024 5:45 pm EST Tennessee Titans Indianapolis Colts
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The Rams did enough on offense, leaning on Kyren Williams, to pull out the 19-9 win in Week 16 — the team's fourth straight victory.

By Ben Cooper Dec 22, 2024 5:27 pm EST Los Angeles Rams New York Jets
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Jessie Bates III and Matt Judon each found the end zone on interceptions, and the Falcons cruised to a win over the Giants in Week 16.

By Ben Cooper Dec 22, 2024 5:11 pm EST New York Giants Atlanta Falcons
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The Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak in the ugliest of fashions, taking down the Raiders 15-9 in Week 15.

By Ben Cooper Dec 17, 2024 12:17 am EST Las Vegas Raiders Atlanta Falcons
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The Vikings had no issues closing out the Bears in Week 15, doing so by a 30-12 score.

By Ben Cooper Dec 17, 2024 12:00 am EST Chicago Bears Minnesota Vikings
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Ben joined PFF in July 2017 as a Content Writer and Player Participation Analyst. He currently works in Editorial Content for the consumer team. Ben obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Maryland.

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