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Sam Monson

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' first-stringers look like sneaky contenders

Yes, it's only the preseason. But Kenny Pickett is making plays, and the Steelers have a ton of weapons — both veterans and rookies — on both sides of the ball.

by Sam Monson 15 hours ago

NFL Preseason Week 2 Game Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Buffalo Bills 15

The Pittsburgh Steelers got out to a fast start and never looked back against the Buffalo Bills, coming away with a 27-15 victory.

NFL Preseason Week 2 Game Recap: Miami Dolphins 28, Houston Texans 3

The Miami Dolphins got a comfortable win on the road against the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL preseason, emerging victorious by a score of 28-3.

Bold predictions for every NFL team in 2023 — NFC East

Three 2023 bold predictions each for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.

by Sam Monson 4 days ago

Bold predictions for every NFL team in 2023 — NFC West

Three 2023 bold predictions each for the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.

by Sam Monson 5 days ago

Texans' Tank Dell did more than dispel size concerns in his NFL preseason debut

At 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds, Tank Dell is wildly undersized but was consistently beating his competition in Week 1 of the preseason.

by Sam Monson 6 days ago Houston Texans

Stock up, stock down after Week 1 of the 2023 NFL preseason: Tank Dell, Trey Lance and more

Making sense of all the top performances and duds from Week 1 of the 2023 NFL preseason.

by Sam Monson 7 days ago

NFL Preseason Week 1 Game Recap: Green Bay Packers 36, Cincinnati Bengals 19

The Packers, behind Sean Clifford and Emanuel Wilson, took care of business in game action against the Bengals after a week of joint practices.

NFL Preseason Week 1 Game Recap: Detroit Lions 21, New York Giants 16

Rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito led the New York Giants to a 21-16 preseason Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions.

Bold predictions for every NFL team in 2023 — AFC South

Three 2023 bold predictions each for the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

by Sam Monson 11 days ago

Bold predictions for every NFL team in 2023 — AFC North

Three 2023 bold predictions each for the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.

by Sam Monson 12 days ago

Bold predictions for every NFL team in 2023 — AFC East

Three 2023 bold predictions each for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

by Sam Monson 13 days ago

Bold predictions for every NFL team in 2023 — AFC West

Three 2023 bold predictions each for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.

by Sam Monson 14 days ago

Jalen Hurts doesn't need to do much different in 2023 to win a Super Bowl

Jalen Hurts repeating his 2022 performance should have the Philadelphia Eagles contending for, and potentially winning, a Lombardi Trophy.

by Sam Monson 18 days ago

NFL quarterback kryptonite: The biggest weaknesses for all NFC starting QBs in 2023

Breaking down each NFC starting quarterback's biggest weakness heading into the 2023 NFL season.

by Sam Monson 19 days ago

NFL quarterback kryptonite: The biggest weaknesses for all AFC starting QBs in 2023

Breaking down each AFC starting quarterback's biggest weakness heading into the 2023 NFL season.

by Sam Monson 21 days ago

Is Dak Prescott really too mistake-prone to take the Dallas Cowboys back to the Super Bowl?

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Should Dallas be worried about the fact that Dak Prescott led the league in interceptions last season? The answer is not really. There is truth to the fact that he is more mistake-prone than other quarterbacks, but last season represented a statistical anomaly that is unlikely to be repeated.

by Sam Monson 25 days ago Dallas Cowboys

Reducing QB hits needs to be a top priority for the Vikings in 2023 — and for Kirk Cousins himself

Although the offensive line needs to improve, Kirk Cousins himself also needs to work on finding the correct balance between proving his toughness and protecting himself.

by Sam Monson 25 days ago

PFF50: 10 rookies and second-year players who could make the list in 2024

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has the best case among rookies, whereas New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is a prime PFF50 candidate among second-year players.

by Sam Monson 27 days ago

PFF50: 10 players who just missed out

Revealing 10 players who just missed out on PFF's 50 best players in the NFL.

by Sam Monson 28 days ago
Bio

Sam joined PFF as one of the core members in the early days. He now co-hosts the PFF NFL Podcast, the PFF NFL Daily and covers all things NFL.

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