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Ben Linsey

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PFF's Ben Linsey explains how Kyle Shanahan's offensive innovations have helped the 49ers go from a middle-of-the-pack offense in 2018 to an elite one in 2019.

By Ben Linsey Dec 12, 2019 9:14 am EST San Francisco 49ers
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PFF's Ben Linsey outlines the selections for the All-MAC Team after an incredible 2019 NCAA regular season.

By Ben Linsey Dec 3, 2019 12:20 pm EST
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PFF's Ben Linsey highlights the NFL's top performers for the month of October.

By Ben Linsey Nov 1, 2019 8:01 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content
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PFF analyst Ben Linsey details why the Carolina Panthers should opt for a healthy Cam Newton over Kyle Allen when the time comes for his return in 2019.

By Ben Linsey Oct 24, 2019 9:03 am EDT Carolina Panthers
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PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the players who have made a significant impact in Year 2 of their careers.

By Ben Linsey Oct 23, 2019 10:00 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Linsey looks at the trade scenarios surrounding Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders in the wake of the Broncos' disappointing Week 7 loss.

By Ben Linsey Oct 18, 2019 2:32 pm EDT Denver Broncos
nfl-defense-rankings-through-week-6

PFF ranks all 32 NFL defenses by EPA per play through Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season.

By Ben Linsey Oct 17, 2019 11:29 am EDT
nfl-pff-cornerback-rankings-nfl-week-5-2019

PFF ranks the 25 highest-graded cornerbacks through Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season.

By Ben Linsey Oct 10, 2019 8:30 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Linsey highlights the five highest-graded secondaries in college football through Week 4 of the 2019 season.

By Ben Linsey Sep 25, 2019 7:30 am EDT
college-pff-rankings-highest-graded-wide-receivers-in-college-football-through-week-3

PFF highlights the highest-graded wide receivers in college football through Week 3, including Jerry Jeudy and Tee Higgins.

By Ben Linsey Sep 18, 2019 6:30 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content
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The Miami Dolphins are on a one-way path for the first overall pick in the NFL draft come April, the latest of which has been to put their 11th overall pick from a season ago – Minkah Fitzpatrick – on the trading block.

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PFF's Ben Linsey previews the Sunday night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons.

By Ben Linsey Sep 13, 2019 1:59 pm EDT Atlanta Falcons Philadelphia Eagles
college-pff-rankings-highest-graded-wide-receivers-in-college-football-through-week-2

PFF highlights the highest-graded wide receivers in college football through Week 2, including Rondale Moore and Justin Jefferson.

By Ben Linsey Sep 11, 2019 6:30 am EDT
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Antonio Brown should fit in seamlessly with the New England Patriots' heavy use of the quick-passing game.

By Ben Linsey Sep 9, 2019 11:59 am EDT New England Patriots
pro-nfl-week-1-five-first-round-rookies-to-watch

PFF lists five first-round rookies to watch heading into Sunday's and Monday's games in Week 1 of the NFL.

By Ben Linsey Sep 6, 2019 12:05 pm EDT
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After nearly leading his team to victory over Clemson a season ago, Kellen Moore will look to

By Ben Linsey Sep 6, 2019 10:00 am EDT
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PFF highlights the top true freshman performances from Week of the 2019 college football season.

By Ben Linsey Sep 4, 2019 9:32 am EDT
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PFF ranks the top-10 run-blocking offensive lines ahead of the 2019 NFL season.

By Ben Linsey Sep 4, 2019 6:21 am EDT
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The Houston Texans' trade for Laremy Tunsil puts all the pressure on Deshaun Watson to take a huge step forward and lead his team deep into the playoffs in 2019.

By Ben Linsey Sep 2, 2019 11:00 am EDT Houston Texans
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The Jaguars locked up Myles Jack with a lucrative four-year, $57 million extension.

By Ben Linsey Aug 31, 2019 7:40 pm EDT Jacksonville Jaguars
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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