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PFF analysts Sam Monson and Trevor Sikkema (filling in for Steve on vacation) discuss the aura of mystery surrounding Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and his uncertain future in Seattle. Could the trade rumors finally become a reality after a rocky season in Seattle? If Wilson is available, which teams need to be picking up the phone?

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson remember the amazing and legendary life of John Madden following the news of his passing. Madden was a winning coach, a one-of-a-kind broadcaster, and the face of an iconic video game series, and he will be remembered as one of the most important names in football forever.

PFF analyst Sam Monson is joined by host of the PFF Tailgate podcast Austin Gayle to recap the Buffalo Bills' huge victory over the rival New England Patriots, and to discuss how impactful the win really was. After a rocky last few weeks for the Bills, who have a roster capable of a Super Bowl run, have the Bills put themselves back in title contention?

Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo react to the news that the Giants are going to give their quarterback and head coach at least one more year.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson celebrate the holiday season by going through a few of their favorite underrated players. Which NFL players are on PFF's nice list but don't get the praise they deserve?

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson give their takeaways from the announcement of the 2021 Pro Bowl roster, and who PFF believes were the biggest snubs this season.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson dive into what went into Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow taking the lead as PFF's highest-graded quarterback so far this season despite leading the league in interceptions. How can a QB with so many turnovers be graded so highly? Steve and Sam give some insight into the grading process to explain why Joe has been the real deal in 2021.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the unfortunate news that Tampa Bay Buccaneers star WR Chris Godwin is out for the season with a torn ACL. Steve and Sam discuss what this means for the Buccaneers the rest of the season as well as what it could mean for Godwin, who was playing on the franchise tag and will become a free agent in the spring.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson give their biggest takeaways from a wild weekend of NFL action, including thoughts on the Cowboys' big win, the shocker in Detroit and much more.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson recap the Urban Meyer era, as the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars was fired less than twelve months after he was hired. Although it was short, Meyer's tenure was a wild ride. Steve and Sam go through all the key moments and what it means for the Jags franchise going forward.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson don't like to react too quickly to rookie quarterback performances, but when a fan asks if Zach Wilson is "cheeks," the duo decide whether or not it's time to panic for Jets fans.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss who was the better QB taken in the 2020 NFL Draft: Bengals #1 overall pick Joe Burrow or Chargers #6 overall pick Justin Herbert?

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the Dallas Cowboys offense, which in recent weeks has struggled due to the lackluster play of quarterback Dak Prescott. Dak has been a borderline elite quarterback for much of his NFL career, but is he actually the cause of Dallas' problems at this point in the season?

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson recap Week 14 by trying to agree on which team should be named "the team nobody wants to play in January." If you were an NFL franchise, which team would scare you the most in a loser-goes-home playoff scenario?

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the better-than-expected Thursday Night showdown between the Steelers and Vikings. Steve and Sam analyze how Minnesota came away with a victory, potential playoff ramifications and more.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the Minnesota Vikings, who, after a hot start to the season, have come crashing down to Earth ahead of a Thursday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After the season, could a complete rebuild be on the table? Who would go first: HC Mike Zimmer, QB Kirk Cousins, or GM Rick Spielman?

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the surprise firing of Carolina Panthers OC Joe Brady, the mastermind behind LSU's historic success in the 2019 season and a potential NFL head coaching candidate, and what it means for Brady's career and the Panthers organization.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the New England Patriots' Monday night win over the Buffalo Bills on a windy evening in Buffalo. Bill Belichick seemed to step in a time machine for this game, as he only asked rookie quarterback Mac Jones to throw three passes the entire game for 19 passing yards. Steve and Sam discuss the game and the potential ramifications as the Patriots fin...

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the Baltimore Ravens and their brutal loss to the arch-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and what it may mean for their season. Perhaps even worse than the division loss was the injury sustained by star cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who has been possibly the best player on their defense all season. How did Baltimore's season change on Sunday, and...

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson react to Cowboys rookie LB-turned-pass-rusher Micah Parsons' dominant performance on Thursday night vs. the Saints by putting into perspective just how good Parsons' rookie season has been. Not only is Parsons the clear favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year, he's also in the conversation for DPOY. Could his ability to play both linebacker and speed r...

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson take a look at an age-old question in the analytics community: what is the ideal pass-to-run ratio in the NFL? Using a new article written by PFF's Eric Eager, Steve and Sam break how often it benefits an offense to run the ball. For more on the subject, check out Eric's latest piece on PFF.com (subscribers only): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-weak-links-...

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the topic that's splitting a fanbase in two down in Miami: is second-year QB Tua Tagovailoa, the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the franchise quarterback Miami has been looking for? Or do the Dolphins need to start looking elasewhere?

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss the current state of the Offensive Player of the Year Award race at this point in the season. San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams has played almost perfectly all season, but offensive linemen don't usually get a fair shot to win awards like OPOY. With no clear frontrunner besides Williams this season so far, could he end up as not just PFF's to...

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson discuss how concerned the Rams should be after a disappointing outing in Green Bay.

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson give their thoughts and takeaways from the three games that aired on Thanksgiving: Bears-Lions, Raiders-Cowboys and Bills-Saints.