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Ben Linsey
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![nfl-roster-rankings-all-32-teams-2022-strengths-weaknesses-x-factors-every-starting-lineup](https://media.pff.com/2021/12/DFSFEATURE-1.jpeg?w=150&h=132)
PFF stacks the most complete rosters from top to bottom after the preseason, with Super Bowl contenders leading the way.
Sun, 04 Sep 22 10:30:43 +0000![nfl-redrafting-2020-nfl-draft-class-justin-herbert-washington-commanders-justin-jefferson-detroit-lions](https://media.pff.com/2022/06/jjet-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Two years have passed since the Cincinnati Bengals selected quarterback Joe Burrow first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ben Linsey takes a look back on how the draft should have gone, which includes Justin Herbert going to Washington and Justin Jefferson going to Detroit.
Wed, 22 Jun 22 10:00:59 +0000![nfl-2022-nfl-defensive-line-rankings-los-angeles-rams-take-top-spot-tampa-bay-buccaneers-land-at-no-5](https://media.pff.com/2022/01/USATSI_17354546_168392721_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
PFF's Ben Linsey ranks the NFL's defensive lines, which features the Los Angeles Rams at the top spot.
Tue, 14 Jun 22 09:00:12 +0000![nfl-receiving-corps-rankings-cincinnati-bengals-philadelphia-eagles-2022](https://media.pff.com/2022/01/JaMarr-Chase.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The Cincinnati Bengals' young corps of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd takes the top spot in these wide receiver unit rankings ahead of the 2022 NFL season.
Thu, 09 Jun 22 09:00:04 +0000![nfl-2022-nfl-rb-unit-rankings-cleveland-browns-lead-the-way-while-dallas-cowboys-land-in-top-10](https://media.pff.com/2021/11/USATSI_17115162_168392721_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
PFF's Ben Linsey releases an in-depth ranking of the best team running back tiers heading into the 2022 NFL season.
Wed, 08 Jun 22 09:00:08 +0000![nfl-interior-defensive-line-rankings-tiers-2022](https://media.pff.com/2022/02/USATSI_17591837_168392721_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Aaron Donald unsurprisingly ranks as the top NFL interior defender entering the 2022 NFL season, but a few surprise names make their way into the top 25 — including the Miami Dolphins' Zach Sieler.
Wed, 01 Jun 22 09:15:40 +0000![nfl-every-nfl-teams-top-three-players-entering-the-2023-season](https://media.pff.com/2022/05/USATSI_17481878_168395514_lowres-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Ben Linsey reveals the three-best players from all 32 NFL teams, which includes DK Metcalf with the Seattle Seahawks.
Mon, 30 May 22 10:45:08 +0000![nfl-center-rankings-and-tiers-2022](https://media.pff.com/2022/05/USATSI_17145362_168395514_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Ranking the 16 best centers in the NFL entering the 2022 NFL season, including the Los Angeles Chargers' Corey Linsley and the Kansas City Chiefs' Creed Humphrey.
Wed, 25 May 22 10:15:43 +0000![nfl-2022-running-back-rankings-tiers](https://media.pff.com/2022/05/USATSI_17383014_168395514_lowres-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
PFF's Ben Linsey reveals the top-20 running backs in the NFL heading into the 2022 season, which includes the Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor taking the top spot.
Tue, 17 May 22 09:00:39 +0000![nfl-2022-offensive-tackle-rankings-tiers](https://media.pff.com/2022/05/ots.jpg?w=150&h=132)
PFF's Ben Linsey reveals the top 32 offensive tackles in the NFL heading into the 2022 season, which includes San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams taking the top spot.
Wed, 11 May 22 09:30:43 +0000![nfl-10-free-agent-signings-2022-nfl-draft](https://media.pff.com/2022/05/USATSI_17115302_168395514_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Now that the 2022 NFL Draft has wrapped, NFL teams can return to the free-agent market to address positions and needs they weren't able to fix in the draft.
Thu, 05 May 22 10:30:39 +0000![nfl-top-offensive-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-candidates-2022](https://media.pff.com/2022/05/USATSI_17244522_168395514_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Following the NFL Draft, Ben Linsey evaluates the odds for both Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year.
Wed, 04 May 22 10:15:45 +0000![draft-most-least-improved-units-2022-nfl-draft](https://media.pff.com/2022/03/USATSI_17243765_168395514_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The Detroit Lions shored up their defensive line for the foreseeable future, while the Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver room lacks proven talent after the team traded Marquise Brown.
Mon, 02 May 22 12:14:19 +0000![nfl-chicago-bears-putting-a-lot-on-justin-fields-shoulders-in-2022-2022-nfl-draft-ben-linsey](https://media.pff.com/2021/11/USATSI_17068749_168392742_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
While the Chicago Bears were able to find value over the first two days of the 2022 NFL Draft, they failed to bolster the talent surrounding quarterback Justin Fields on offense.
Sat, 30 Apr 22 04:03:28 +0000![draft-ideal-target-for-all-32-teams-on-day-2-of-the-2022-nfl-draft](https://media.pff.com/2021/07/USATSI_15222666_168392742_lowres-1.jpg?w=150&h=132)
After a festive first round, PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down the ideal Day 2 picks for all 32 teams in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Fri, 29 Apr 22 06:43:19 +0000![draft-favorite-prospect-team-fits-round-1-2022-nfl-draft](https://media.pff.com/2022/04/USATSI_17200008_168395514_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Breaking down some of the top draft fits for first-round players in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave joining the New Orleans Saints.
Tue, 26 Apr 22 10:45:55 +0000![draft-my-guys-top-picks-2022-nfl-draft-ben-linsey](https://media.pff.com/2022/04/USATSI_17109463_168395514_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
PFF analyst Ben Linsey unveils his favorite prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Purdue wide receiver David Bell and Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III.
Fri, 22 Apr 22 11:00:23 +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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