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Ben Linsey

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With games coming up against the Falcons and Seahawks, the Dallas Cowboys are in danger of stringing together losses and digging themselves an early hole, especially with key players missing time through injury.

By Ben Linsey Sep 18, 2020 9:00 am EDT Dallas Cowboys
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A look back at some notable Week 1 performances from members of the 2020 NFL Draft class, along with a list of matchups you should keep your eye on in Week 2.

By Ben Linsey Sep 18, 2020 8:30 am EDT
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Cam Newton and the New England Patriots take on Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night in a battle between two 1-0 teams.

By Ben Linsey Sep 18, 2020 7:45 am EDT
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One week after very little went right for the Cleveland Browns, Baker Mayfield and company righted the ship with an impressive offensive showing in a 35-30 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. 

By Ben Linsey Sep 18, 2020 12:17 am EDT Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns
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The Tennessee Titans overcame kicker Steven Gostkowski's struggles to topple the Denver Broncos late.

By Ben Linsey Sep 15, 2020 2:19 am EDT Tennessee Titans Denver Broncos
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The Los Angeles Chargers held on for a 16-13 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals despite rookie Joe Burrow leading two long drives that could have tied or won the game for the home team.

By Ben Linsey Sep 13, 2020 8:14 pm EDT Los Angeles Chargers Cincinnati Bengals
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The Philadelphia Eagles were without three starting offensive linemen Sunday, and the Washington Football Team's formidable defensive front took advantage.

By Ben Linsey Sep 13, 2020 5:19 pm EDT Washington Commanders Philadelphia Eagles
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From Tom Brady's Tampa Bay debut to Joe Burrow's first NFL game, PFF's Ben Linsey ranks every 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. game.

By Ben Linsey Sep 11, 2020 7:45 am EDT
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NFL football returns with the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs with the Sunday Night Football crew on Thursday.

By Ben Linsey Sep 10, 2020 7:45 am EDT
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PFF highlights players to watch in all 16 matchups of Week 1 in the 2020 NFL season.

By Ben Linsey Sep 7, 2020 8:00 am EDT
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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool has impressed in training camp among a deep group of Steelers pass-catchers. Where does that leave the big-bodied WR heading into the 2020 NFL season?

By Ben Linsey Sep 3, 2020 9:00 am EDT
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New Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams headlines PFF's 2020 NFL season safety rankings.

By Ben Linsey Sep 2, 2020 7:00 am EDT
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With the kickoff to the 2020 NFL season nearing, PFF ranks all eight NFL divisions. To nobody's surprise, the NFC West — which houses the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals — takes the top spot.

By Ben Linsey Aug 28, 2020 7:45 am EDT
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Jacksonville Jaguars edge defender Josh Allen and New York Jets interior defender Quinnen Williams are poised to step up their games in 2020 as second-year players.

By Ben Linsey Aug 27, 2020 10:20 am EDT
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Los Angeles Rams interior defender Aaron Donald makes his presence known at 3-technique, as does Denver Broncos edge defender Von Miller at 9-technique.

By Ben Linsey Aug 26, 2020 9:00 am EDT
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With Luke Kuechly now out of the picture, Seattle Seahawks veteran Bobby Wagner takes the No. 1 spot on PFF's 2020 NFL linebacker rankings.

By Ben Linsey Aug 25, 2020 7:00 am EDT
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The Colts' simplified defense will get Rhodes back to playing fast and physical, and Indianapolis hopes that defense brings out the best in him as he looks to get back to his 2016 and 2017 form on a team with aspirations to take home the division crown.

By Ben Linsey Aug 24, 2020 8:15 am EDT Indianapolis Colts
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PFF projects the starting lineups for every NFL team heading into next season, along with position battles to watch and players who could carve out larger roles during the 2020 NFL season.

By Ben Linsey Aug 24, 2020 7:45 am EDT
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Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey tops PFF's 2020 NFL running back rankings while Titans back Derrick Henry comes in at eighth.

By Ben Linsey Aug 17, 2020 7:45 am EDT
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With the 2020 NFL season fast approaching, rookies face a more difficult challenge than usual when it comes to cracking the starting lineup. Here’s what every team needs to see from their first-year players this upcoming season.

By Ben Linsey Aug 13, 2020 9:15 am EDT
Bio

Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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