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Ben Linsey
NFL Analyst • View all analysts
Recent Articles
The Bills' defense is already set, but with the additions of first-round pick Greg Rousseau and second-round Boogie Basham, Buffalo just got even better.
Fri, 20 Aug 21 12:00:50 +0000Every NFL team has a star player they can't live without, but these less-heralded players are also vital — Chicago's Jaylon Johnson and New Orleans' Adam Trautman among them.
Wed, 18 Aug 21 10:45:01 +0000From Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones in New England to Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Trey Lance in San Francisco, here is a look at how each quarterback battle played out in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL preseason.
Tue, 17 Aug 21 14:00:00 +0000Examining the most important rookie wide receivers to their respective offenses in the 2021 NFL season, and you may be surprised where the Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase ends up.
Mon, 16 Aug 21 12:15:43 +0000Examining the most important first-year starters for all 32 NFL teams heading into the 2021 NFL season.
Fri, 13 Aug 21 10:30:06 +0000New York Jets running back Michael Carter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaelon Darden and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson are among the late-round rookies who are on the rise following reports out of 2021 NFL training camp.
Mon, 09 Aug 21 10:15:11 +0000The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive line looked dominant as ever en route to the team's 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys to open the 2021 NFL preseason.
Fri, 06 Aug 21 16:11:51 +0000From cornerbacks Bryce Callahan, Kyle Fuller, Patrick Surtain II and Ronald Darby to safeties Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons, the Denver Broncos' secondary features more talent than any other such group in the NFL.
Tue, 03 Aug 21 09:40:13 +0000Despite losing Bud Dupree in free agency this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive front is loaded with talent, pushing the unit into the No. 1 ranking ahead of the 2021 NFL season.
Tue, 03 Aug 21 09:00:04 +0000From the Cleveland Browns at the top to the New York Jets at the bottom, here is how each NFL team stacks up at the running back position entering the 2021 NFL season.
Mon, 02 Aug 21 09:45:42 +0000NFL starting lineups are beginning to take shape for the 2021 season, and with training camp on the horizon, those roles are set to shake out sooner rather than later.
Mon, 02 Aug 21 08:00:22 +0000A front office can rarely field three top-25 wide receivers with three starting-caliber tight ends. It’s even rarer to have quality depth behind those players. And that's why the 2021 Buccaneers have a shot at being the best receiving corps of the PFF era.
Fri, 30 Jul 21 11:00:40 +0000New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams are often referred to as "Slant Boy" and "Blitz Boy," respectively, on social media, but each brings far more to the table than what those monikers suggest.
Thu, 29 Jul 21 10:45:57 +0000Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander tops PFF's outside cornerback ranking ahead of the 2021 NFL season, with Los Angeles Rams superstar Jalen Ramsey trailing closely behind.
Thu, 29 Jul 21 09:20:12 +0000Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy made headlines when he named Andy Dalton the starting quarterback ahead of OTAs, but will this strategy work out for rookie Justin Fields?
Wed, 28 Jul 21 10:00:03 +0000Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce comes in at No. 1 in PFF's 2021 NFL tight end rankings.
Wed, 28 Jul 21 09:40:10 +0000Bio
Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
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