PFF refocused: Week 1, Vikings at Saints
The score suggests something closer, but two missed field goals apart, the Saints looked in control of this game and always seemed to be able to dictate the tone.
For the Vikings, some of the better performances looked reminiscent of last year, as Adrian Peterson (+2.1 rushing grade) made more yards than his barely acceptable run blocking should have allowed and the two starting defensive ends, Ray Edwards and Jared Allen, got good pressure throughout, combining for 2 hits and 11 hurries.
Four analysts, four questions: NFC East
Our division preview Q and A sessions continue with the NFC East, home of three Super Bowl head coaches … and Wade Phillips.
But while the Cowboys might have the least-pedigreed head coach, they do seem to have the eye of our four experts, who all seem to unanimously agree that …
Oh, wait, this is just a teaser. Better read on to find out exactly what they think.
Four analysts, four questions: NFC South
Since being incorporated in 2002, the NFC South has had a fair bit of success. It’s had two Super Bowl champions (Tampa in 2002, New Orleans 2009), plus an appearance by Carolina in 2003, and as recently as 2008 all four teams were at .500 or better and three in the playoffs.
Do the Falcons have what it takes to rejoin the playoff race? Are the Panthers really going to win more than seven games? Does Tampa Bay still have a team? Our version of the Fab Four tries to answer as our series of division Q and A previews continues. Read the rest of this article »
Four analysts, four questions: NFC North
Continuing our series of divisional season-preview Q and A sessions with the NFC North, which could compete for the title of best pound-for-pound division in the NFC this year. Green Bay and Minnesota are Super Bowl contenders, Chicago was competitive despite Jay Cutler’s INTs and Brian Urlacher’s DNPs, and the Lions might be the favorite if they played in the NFC West.
Who will break out and become a star? Where should your $100 futures bet go? And just how do you spell Aromashodu? Let it rip, boys. Read the rest of this article »
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PFF Primer: Minnesota at New Orleans
It’s finally here.
After an interminable offseason filled with non-NFL drudgery, the season begins tonight with a classic rematch of the NFC championship game.
Our Sam Monson takes a look at that last meeting, breaks down the schemes for both teams, and stops short of picking a winner — after all, it is a new season, and the teams we saw in 2009 don’t really exist anymore.
Are you ready for some football?
PFF Fantasy: Here’s what’s hot
The NFL season opener is today, so be sure to check out the PFF Fantasy staff’s 2010 Predictions. The season opener also means that it’s time to set your Week 1 fantasy lineup. With that in mind, be sure to check out Tyler Loechner’s Matchup article.
In an IDP league? Andy Miley looks at a pair of sleepers at linebacker, while Thomas Sharkey reviews the personnel changes made on defense for each of the 16 AFC teams.
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