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Jim Wyman

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After a 1-4 start that saw them rank 26th in EPA per play and 31st in points scored, the New England Patriots have benched quarterback Jacoby Brissett in favor of Drake Maye.

By Jim Wyman Oct 11, 2024 6:15 am EDT New England Patriots
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The Browns’ next four opponents—Eagles, Bengals, Ravens, and Chargers—have all faced challenges this season, making now the ideal time for Cleveland to consider a change before the bye week.

By Jim Wyman Oct 8, 2024 12:54 pm EDT Cleveland Browns
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Rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has expanded his route tree to cause defensive backs headaches in his first NFL season.

By Jim Wyman Oct 4, 2024 8:15 am EDT Jacksonville Jaguars
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With Warner playing at such a ridiculous clip, this 49ers defense should continue to be one of the stingiest in the league, setting up a potential run toward a fourth straight NFC Championship game appearance.

By Jim Wyman Oct 3, 2024 3:22 pm EDT
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With all the attention on Jayden Daniels’ historic performance on Monday Night Football, Bo Nix’s first NFL win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers flew under the radar somewhat.

By Jim Wyman Sep 27, 2024 6:15 am EDT Denver Broncos
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Kelce's place in Canton is assured, but this season could be the first signs of decline for the legendary tight end. If so, it poses a significant challenge for Kansas City in its pursuit of becoming the first team in the Super Bowl era to win three consecutive championships.

By Jim Wyman Sep 24, 2024 5:45 am EDT Kansas City Chiefs
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Marvin Harrison Jr. eviscerated the Los Angeles Rams and shut down any narratives that his NFL debut was predictive of a potentially lackluster rookie season.

By Jim Wyman Sep 20, 2024 9:30 am EDT
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A Detroit Lion has never won the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, which dates back to 1971. But if Aidian Hutchinson keeps up his current pace, he will run away with it.

By Jim Wyman Sep 17, 2024 9:15 am EDT Detroit Lions
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Jayden Daniels made plays with his legs in Week 1, but other first-year players were perhaps more deserving of the Rookie of the Week award.

By Jim Wyman Sep 13, 2024 8:35 am EDT Washington Commanders
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White’s 90.8 pass-rush grade trailed only Aidan Hutchinson, T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett on Sunday. As inexperienced as he is as a pass rusher, performances like this suggest that White may just be scratching the surface, which could make the Patriots intriguing down the road.

By Jim Wyman Sep 10, 2024 9:45 am EDT New England Patriots
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We rank every NFL roster, from the San Francisco 49ers at No. 1 to the New York Giants at No. 32, ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

By Jim Wyman and Dalton Wasserman Sep 3, 2024 9:45 am EDT
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Tua Tagovailoa led the way in PFF passing grade on quick throws, whereas Lamar Jackson paced the position when having more time to pass.

By Jim Wyman Jun 21, 2024 8:15 am EDT
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Brock Purdy led the way in PFF passing grade on deep throws, whereas Josh Allen paced the position on short passes.

By Jim Wyman Jun 7, 2024 8:15 am EDT
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The Patriots used free agency and the draft to bolster their offense, but there is still a hole on the left side of the offensive line.

By Jim Wyman May 8, 2024 10:27 am EDT New England Patriots
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Every NFL draft features several players who get taken much earlier than anticipated, and Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft was no different.

By Jim Wyman Apr 27, 2024 12:48 am EDT
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Every NFL draft features several players who get taken much earlier than anticipated, and Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft was no different.

By Jim Wyman Apr 26, 2024 1:48 am EDT
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We dive into the top 2024 NFL Draft wide receivers on passes targeted 20 or more yards downfield.

By Jim Wyman Apr 19, 2024 8:15 am EDT
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Day 3 of the NFL draft produces unsung heroes and surprise starters. Here are eight such players to keep an eye on.

By Jim Wyman Apr 8, 2024 7:30 am EDT
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We examine eight 2024 NFL Draft prospects who entered 2023 with high draft stocks but endured down years.

By Jim Wyman Mar 19, 2024 7:15 am EDT
Bio

Jim came to PFF in July 2018. He works full-time as a Data Collection Analyst and NFL Contributor to the consumer content team. He graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

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