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PFF NFL Daily: Best Takes!

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The PFF Daily features some of the best takes from PFF’s weekly shows, and some unique analysis you won’t find elsewhere. On Mondays you’ll hear our favorite segment from the PFF NFL Grade Release Show that day, while on Friday you’ll get our thoughts on Thursday Night Football. Tuesday to Thursday will see PFF’s Head of Content Gordon McGuinness joined by the data collectors who grade the games to talk about what they are seeing throughout the NFL.
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Episodes

Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp Trade Destinations

Gordon McGuinness and Trevor Sikkema break down potential trade destinations for both Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns and Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams. While Garrett could fetch multiple first round picks, Kupp is likely to go for an early day three selection.

Feb 04, 202516 min

Reasons to be Optimistic About New Head Coaches

Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron go through the new head coaching hires in the NFL and offer reasons to be optimistic about those moves. Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears and Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars have new head coaches who can help elevate their play in the future.

Feb 03, 202518 min

Biggest Priority for Every Team Who Lost in the Playoffs

Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down what the main priority for each team who lost in the NFL playoffs should be this offseason. Help at skill positions is a theme, but one team is looking for defensive difference makers, while another has to deal with coaching departures.

Jan 31, 202527 min

Ranking Senior Bowl Quarterbacks and More

Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down the quarterbacks practicing at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama this week, and John discusses what he has seen from them so far in practice. They also discuss a pair of wide receiver who have impressed early in the week.

Jan 30, 202514 min

Josh Allen Taking Care of the Football at a Career-Best Level

Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down how Josh Allen is taking care of the football like we've never seen before in his NFL career. They also discuss what makes Jayden Daniels so special, with the rookie quarterback having the Washington Commanders on the verge of the Super Bowl.

Jan 23, 202514 min

What Should the Kansas City Chiefs do at Left Tackle?

Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy discuss two compelling elements of this weekends AFC Championship game in the trenches. They talk about what the Kansas City Chiefs should do at left tackle and Spencer Brown's emergence at right tackle for the Buffalo Bills. They also talk about where the Baltimore Ravens go from here after their playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Jan 22, 202528 min

Ranking the Remaining Playoff QBs by PFF Grade Under Pressure

Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the remaining eight quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs by their PFF grade when under pressure. The top two do battle this week when the Baltimore Ravens head to Buffalo to take on the Bills, but the lowest graded player may surprise you.

Jan 17, 202516 min

What should the Cleveland Browns do at QB?

Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko discuss the Cleveland Browns options at the quarterback position in 2025. With the number two overall pick, they could target Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders but they could also target someone in free agency, especially if Kirk Cousins becomes available.

Jan 16, 202517 min

How Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. can help the Texans upset the Chiefs

Gordon McGuinness and Billy Moy discuss how the Texans edge defender duo of Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. could help the Houston Texans spring the upset over the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. They also discuss how PFF's All-Pro first team right tackle Zach Tom had a tough outing against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.

Jan 15, 202522 min

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and the top graded QBs from the playoffs so far

Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron break down the highest and lowest graded quarterbacks from the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen were the top two heading into their matchup this week, while Russell Wilson was the highest graded player at the position to not advance to the next round.

Jan 14, 202520 min

Pat Surtain II or Trent McDuffie: Best coverage defender in the NFL this season?

Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down the PFF debate between Pat Surtain II and Trent McDuffie to see who should be PFF's Coverage Player of the Year using some of PFF's advanced metrics. There's also another name thrown out at a different position, with Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens having a tremendous season.

Jan 09, 202516 min

Breaking down head coach vacancies around the NFL

Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron break down the current vacancies in the NFL and what makes them appealing for an incoming head coach. They discuss how quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and Caleb Williams impact those jobs.

Jan 07, 202523 min

Jack Campbell, Edgerrin Cooper and other standout linebackers in run defense

Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the best linebackers in the NFL by PFF's run stop percentage metric. Rookie Edgerrin Cooper and second year standout Jack Campbell are two of the players they discuss, while they also cover Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith's resurgence since the Ravens made some changes on defense.

Jan 03, 202517 min

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow: MVP Credentials

Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko discuss the MVP credentials of all three of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow. Allen was the hot favorite but Lamar Jackson has closed in on him in recent weeks, while Joe Burrow remains the wild card if the Bengals can sneak into the playoffs.

Jan 02, 202517 min

San Francisco 49ers vs. Detroit Lions Recap

Gordon McGuinness and Josh Liskiewitz break down the Detroit Lions win over the San Francisco 49ers. They discuss a historic night that featured zero punts, and what that means for the Lions as they head towards a crucial Week 18 clash with the Minnesota Vikings.

Dec 31, 202411 min

Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks Review

Gordon McGuinness and Dalton Wasserman break down the Seattle Seahawks win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. They talk about both punter, which shouldn't be a huge surprise after a 6-3 game and also discuss the head coaching decision on the horizon for the Chicago Bears.

Dec 27, 202420 min

Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen for MVP

Gordon McGuinness and Zoltan Buday break down the NFL's MVP race after another big game for Lamar Jackson on Christmas Day against the Houston Texans. Then they discuss some of the NFL's best run defenders using PFF's Run Stop Percentage signature stat.

Dec 26, 202418 min

Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints Review

Gordon McGuinness and Nick Akridge break down the Green Bay Packers dominant win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. The Packers confirmed their spot in the playoffs, while the Saints became the first team in the NFL this season to be shutout in a game.

Dec 24, 20249 min

Is Patrick Surtain II the Defensive Player of the Year?

Gordon McGuinness and John Kosko break down Denver Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II's Defensive Player of the Year candidacy so far this season. They then discuss how the move to a deeper free safety role for Kyle Hamilton has had a transformative impact on the Baltimore Ravens defense over the past month.

Dec 19, 202416 min
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