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Timo Riske
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Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 13.
Fri, 04 Dec 20 14:45:15 +0000The race for the 2020 NFL MVP Award is tightening up now that only five regular-season games remain, and it's looking more and more like either Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers will end up with the honors.
Wed, 02 Dec 20 16:35:03 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 12. The Jaguars' pass rush will be in for a tough time against the Browns' offensive line, while the Khalil Mack-led Bears vs. the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers will be a matchup to keep an eye on.
Thu, 26 Nov 20 13:45:31 +0000Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is pulling further and further ahead in the MVP race, but what are Big Ben's chances if he leads the Pittsburgh Steelers to an undefeated season?
Wed, 25 Nov 20 15:00:37 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 11. The Denver Broncos will be in for a tough time against the Miami Dolphins' pass rush, while the Aaron Donald-led Rams vs. the Tristan Wirfs-led Bucs will be a matchup to keep an eye on.
Thu, 19 Nov 20 13:45:59 +0000Patrick Mahomes didn't take the field in Week 10, but that didn't stop him from gaining ground in PFF's MVP projections. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray's late-game heroics for the Cardinals blasted him into MVP conversations around the nation, but is it really deserved?
Wed, 18 Nov 20 15:00:20 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 10. The New Orleans Saints are set to take care of a depleted San Francisco 49ers pass rush, while the Titans-Colts TNF matchup will present a matchup to watch in the trenches.
Thu, 12 Nov 20 15:15:22 +0000Patrick Mahomes is still the front-runner for the 2020 NFL MVP Award, but Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are not far behind. Making it interesting, Drew Brees, Ryan Tannehill and Kyler Murray have also climbed the ranks at the halfway point of the season.
Wed, 11 Nov 20 14:30:29 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 9. The Washington Football Team are set to dominate the hapless New York Giants pass-blocking unit, while the undefeated Steelers shouldn't have to worry about the Dallas pass rush.
Thu, 05 Nov 20 13:30:28 +0000The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best defenses in the NFL, but as we saw in last year's Super Bowl, elite offenses tend to overcome elite defenses if the elite defense isn’t accompanied by an offense that can put the game away.
Wed, 04 Nov 20 15:15:27 +0000Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Seahawks QB Russell Wilson are neck and neck in PFF's MVP rankings as we head into the second half of the 2020 NFL season.
Wed, 04 Nov 20 13:00:14 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 8. The Los Angeles Chargers are set to dominate for the second consecutive week, while all eyes should be on the strength vs. strength matchup between two AFC North giants.
Thu, 29 Oct 20 12:45:09 +0000Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson remain neck and neck for the 2020 NFL MVP Award, though Tom Brady and Drew Brees are starting to gain ground.
Wed, 28 Oct 20 13:45:56 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 7. The Arizona Cardinals are going to make it hard on the Seattle Seahawks' pass rush, while all eyes should be on the strength vs. strength matchup between two front-runners in the NFC.
Thu, 22 Oct 20 12:45:48 +0000Aaron Rodgers' Week 6 dud sees him fall to fourth place in PFF's MVP rankings, with Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson and Ryan Tannehill taking the first three spots as we enter Week 7.
Wed, 21 Oct 20 15:00:57 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 6. The Miami Dolphins are going to make it hard on the Jets' pass protection, while all eyes should be on the strength vs. strength matchup between two front-runners in the AFC North.
Fri, 16 Oct 20 12:30:00 +0000Ryan Tannehill's impressive Tuesday Night Football performance has propelled him up PFF's MVP rankings, but Aaron Rodgers' early-season dominance has him firmly entrenched at the No. 1 spot.
Thu, 15 Oct 20 15:00:03 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 5. The Steelers offensive line against the Eagles defensive line offers an intriguing matchup, while the Ravens might have to think twice about blitzing Bengals QB Joe Burrow.
Thu, 08 Oct 20 12:30:48 +0000Aaron Rodgers' dominant start to the season has propelled him to the top of PFF's MVP rankings, while Josh Allen's four-week sample is keeping him in the hunt.
Wed, 07 Oct 20 11:15:41 +0000Highlighting the best and worst trench matchups ahead of NFL Week 4. The New England Patriots' offensive line against the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive line offers an intriguing matchup, while the Saints' OL looks to be too much for the Lions' DL to handle.
Thu, 01 Oct 20 12:30:28 +0000Bio
Timo Riske is a mathematician and American football enthusiast. He joined PFF in 2019 as a Data Scientist from Germany and will tell you the odds.
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