Category: Game Analysis
Analysis Notebook: SB XLVII’s Prettiest Play
PFF’s Sam Monson takes a look at the Super Bowl’s prettiest play, a masterpiece of deception from the Baltimore Ravens
ReFo: Ravens vs. 49ers, Super Bowl XLVII
The Baltimore Ravens are Super Bowl champions after a thrilling victory over the 49ers. Ben Stockwell highlights the standout performances from a Super Bowl that will live long in the memory.
Analysis Notebook: Super Bowl Preview II
PFF’s Sam Monson takes a look at the battle between the unusual coverages from the 49ers and the deep ball from the Ravens
Retro ReFo: Super Bowl XXXVI
In a trial run of grading games from the pre-PFF era, what better place to start than the last time a Super Bowl was held in the Superdome. The grades are in and here’s what that game’s Re-Focused article would have looked like.
Analysis Notebook: Super Bowl Preview
PFF’s Sam Monson takes a look at the various ways the Ravens need to prepare to defend the multiple threat of Colin Kaepernick
ReFo: Ravens @ Patriots, AFC Championship
Sam Monson breaks down how the Ravens overcame the favored Patriots to reach the Super Bowl.
ReFo: 49ers @ Falcons, NFC Championship
PFF’s Ben Stockwell says the 49ers’ thrilling victory over the Falcons — which earns a first trip to the Super Bowl since the mid-90s — was keyed by the “ultimate team effort” on defense.
3TFO: Ravens @ Patriots, AFC Championship
The Patriots and Ravens renew one of the NFL’s best current-day rivalries with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Steve Palazzolo previews the three key matchups of an intriguing AFC Championship game.
3TFO: 49ers @ Falcons, NFC Championship
Atlanta will play as home underdogs in this weekend’s NFC Championship game against the 49ers. As Sam Monson writes, their O-line and receivers could hold the key to victory.
ReFo: Texans @ Patriots, AFC Divisional Round
In a wild week of Divisional Games, we ended with something a bit more to script. Khaled Elsayed breaks down the key performers from the Patriots’ victory.
