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Ben Linsey

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PFF's Ben Linsey digs into the PFF data and explains why the Patriots offensive line is peaking at just the right time.

By Ben Linsey Jan 31, 2019 2:10 pm EST
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Pro Football Focus' list of the top-10 cornerbacks set to hit free agency this offseason.

By Ben Linsey Jan 29, 2019 1:41 pm EST
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Buffalo Bills undrafted rookies Levi Wallace and Robert Foster each played well above expectation in 2018.

By Ben Linsey Jan 25, 2019 1:29 pm EST Buffalo Bills
NFL
Premium Content
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PFF's Ben Linsey digs into the PFF data on the Patriots' pass rush and explains why their defensive scheme could be the key to stopping Jared Goff and the Rams in Super Bowl 53.

By Ben Linsey Jan 23, 2019 1:29 pm EST
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New England Patriots' Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski came up big against the Kansas City Chiefs and will look to do much of the same in the Super Bowl.

By Ben Linsey Jan 22, 2019 12:56 pm EST New England Patriots
NFL
Premium Content
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It wasn’t too long ago that the Pittsburgh Steelers had arguably the most complete set of skill position players in the NFL, but things look to be changing for the Steelers. Has JuJu Smith-Schuster already shown that he can be a number one option? PFF's Ben Linsey takes a look.

By Ben Linsey Jan 18, 2019 4:00 pm EST
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PFF's Ben Linsey dives into five key takeaways we can pull from the New England Patriots' Week 6 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018.

By Ben Linsey Jan 16, 2019 10:11 am EST
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New York Giants' Evan Engram and O.J. Howard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are two tight ends bound for big things in Year 3 of their respective careers.

By Ben Linsey Jan 15, 2019 1:13 pm EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers New York Giants
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The Chiefs' pass rush is one of the more underrated units in the league. PFF's Ben Linsey explains why the Chiefs' pass-rushing trio enters the playoffs as one of league’s best.

By Ben Linsey Jan 11, 2019 12:59 pm EST
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Aqib Talib has proven himself to be one of the top cornerbacks in the league over recent seasons. PFF's Ben Linsey explains why he's vital to the Rams' playoff hopes.

By Ben Linsey Jan 9, 2019 12:56 pm EST
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Last week, the Seahawks' refusal to put the ball in the hands of their best player and franchise quarterback cost the Seahawks their season. PFF's Ben Linsey explains why.

By Ben Linsey Jan 8, 2019 1:56 pm EST
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Patrick Mahomes draws significant praise for his off-platform throws and high-end play out of structure, but no one's talking about just how good he is inside of structure with the Chiefs' slew of weapons and Andy Reid the mastermind with the play sheet.

By Ben Linsey Jan 4, 2019 11:34 am EST Kansas City Chiefs
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has been named the PFF Comeback Player of the Year.

By Ben Linsey Jan 3, 2019 11:41 am EST Indianapolis Colts
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PFF's Ben Linsey previews the Ravens' upcoming clash with the Chargers and explains why the Ravens' run-based attack could pose a few problems for the Chargers' defense.

By Ben Linsey Jan 1, 2019 3:34 pm EST
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With Week 17 over and the month of December nearly in the books, Pro Football Focus selects its Players of the Month for December, including AFC, NFC and rookie standouts.

By Ben Linsey Dec 31, 2018 1:04 pm EST
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PFF's Ben Linsey explains why the box score stats don’t tell the whole story on Denver Broncos' first-round edge defender Bradley Chubb.

By Ben Linsey Dec 27, 2018 2:28 pm EST Denver Broncos
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PFF's Ben Linsey dives into 10 key advanced statistics that could determine the outcome of not only the semifinal matchups but the national championship itself.

By Ben Linsey Dec 20, 2018 11:00 am EST
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Nick Foles is back under center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his win against the Los Angeles Rams Was reminiscent of his play that led the Eagles to a Super Bowl win a year ago.

By Ben Linsey Dec 19, 2018 12:13 pm EST Philadelphia Eagles
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Cleveland Browns safety Jabrill Peppers has quietly been one of the most improved players in the NFL and only continues to get better down the stretch.

By Ben Linsey Dec 17, 2018 11:01 am EST Cleveland Browns
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Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Locket is on pace for a historic season in terms of efficiency, as he currently owns a perfect passer rating when targeted at 158.3.

By Ben Linsey Dec 12, 2018 11:37 am EST Seattle Seahawks
Bio

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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