Ahead of NFL Week 8, our media team has dived deep into the numbers to deliver key insights for every NFL matchup, highlighting the hidden storylines and standout performances that shape each game.

Everything you need to know ahead of Week 8's slate of NFL games.

The defensive line is the heart of any successful defense, tasked with both disrupting the opposing quarterback with a pass rush and shutting down rushing attacks at the line of scrimmage. This season, we will monitor NFL defensive line play all season long, ranking the league's unit from No. 1 to No. 32.

The top 32 cornerbacks for the 2024 season heading into Week 8, headlined by the Jets' D.J. Reed.

Advanced coverage grade uses machine learning to map the separation allowed on a play to the expected PFF coverage grade the player would have earned had they been targeted. This system also factors in the difficulty of the assignment and situation when making that assessment.

The highest-graded wide receivers through seven weeks of the 2024 NFL season, which is headlined by Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins.

James Daniels and Khalil Mack headline 10 players who have been superb while on the final year of their contracts.

QB ISO Percentage looks at which quarterbacks are assisted the most by the offense they play in.

"Run-Defense Win Rate" is a metric that measures the percentage of plays in which a defender successfully disrupts or stops a run attempt, reflecting their effectiveness in run defense.

"Bull-rush win rate" looks at how often a pass rusher beats his blocker when using a bull rush.

The Lions ended the Vikings' undefeated start to the season in Week 7, in turn establishing themselves as clear Super Bowl contenders.

Jaguars star Josh Hines-Allen and Chargers veteran Khalil mack were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 8.

Pass-Protection Win Rate measures how frequently an offensive lineman successfully completes a pass-blocking rep without being beaten (plays excluding screens, RPOs and spikes).

First-read passing grade analyzes quarterbacks' performance when targeting their first read on passing plays.

Justin Fields and Russell Wilson have the Pittsburgh Steelers sitting at 5-2 and tied for first in the AFC North. Who deserves the starting quarterback job?

The Kansas City Chiefs move up to No. 3 while the Philadelphia Eagles continue to drop in PFF's offensive line rankings ahead of Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

As we approach November and more than one-third of the regular season has passed, it's never too early to start looking ahead to the playoffs. So, from this point forward, we will examine the current and projected playoff picture each week.

Lamar Jackson ascends to the top spot in PFF's quarterback rankings following Week 7.

Khaled Elsayed provides 32 observations based on the NFL's Week 7 festivities.

PFF's power rankings below provide clear tiers on the market assessment of each NFL team, offering a comprehensive view of team standings and future prospects.