Here’s the Week 8 Sportmoney x PFF rundown, where we highlight stats, trends and PFF ratings for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends.

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  • Kyler Murray has been fantastic in the red zone this season for the Cardinals (red-zone stats this season):

    • 85.0 PFF Grade (1st) 

    • 90.7 Passing Grade (1st) 

    • 14/19 passing

    • 92 yards 

    • 7 TDs / 0 INTs 

  • Joe Burrow has been spectacular on quick throws (stats for throws made in 2.5s or less): 

    • 88.2 PFF Grade (1st) 

    • 106/137 passing 

    • 1,029 yards (2nd) 

    • 11 TDs (T-1st) / 1 INT 

    • 56 completions gaining a first down (2nd) 

  • Lamar Jackson is picking defenses apart when he is ‘kept clean’ in the pocket this season (stats without pocket pressure): 

    • 90.3 PFF Grade (1st) 

    • 91.2 Passing Grade (1st) 

    • On 10+ yard throws: 

      • 35/54 

      • 712 yards 

      • 4 TDs / 0 INTs 

    • On 3rd & 4th down: 

      • 23/35 

      • 264 yards 

      • 1 TD / 0 INTs 

    • 15 completions gaining a first down 

  • Trevor Lawrence has been spectacular on deep throws (20+ yards downfield) through Week 7: 

    • 93.8 PFF Grade (1st) 

    • 32 attempts (1st) 

    • 15 completions (1st) 

    • 541 yards (1st) 

    • 9 Big Time Throws (T-1st)

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  • There is no RB like Derrick Henry in the 2nd half of games. He puts teams away:

    • 75 carries (1st) 

    • 585 rushing yards (147 more than any other RB) 

    • 298 rush yards after contact (1st) 

    • 21 rushes gaining a first down (1st) 

    • 22 missed tackles forced on runs (1st)

  • Saquon Barkley’s game-breaking ability has elevated the Eagles’ rushing attack this season:

    • 4 rushes gaining 40+ yards (1st) 

    • 6 rushes gaining 30+ yards (1st) 

  • Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner doesn’t get the limelight other RB’s do, but he is a top running back this season (stats among RBs): 

    • 392 rush yards after contact (4th) 

    • 34 rushes gaining a first down (T-2nd) 

    • 35 missed tackles forced on runs (1st) 

    • 86.0 Rushing Grade (5th) 

Amon-Ra St. Brown | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

  • Despite being a rookie, Malik Nabers’ production on 3rd & 4th down is impressive — so the Giants look to the former LSU star for conversions often (stats on 3rd & 4th down among all players): 

    • 19 targets (T-4th) 

    • 15 catches (3rd) 

    • 205 yards (1st) 

    • 12 catches gaining a first down (2nd) 

    • 5 catches gaining 15+ yards (T-3rd) 

    • 3.06 yards per route run (4th) 

  • Justin Jefferson is a focal point of Kevin O’Connell’s game plan each week. It’s even more evident in his usage on the first 15 (or scripted) plays for the Vikings (stats among all players):

    • 19 targets (2nd) 

    • 14 catches (T-2nd) 

    • 265 yards (1st) 

    • 2 REC TDS (T-3rd) 

    • 9 catches gaining a first down (T-5th) 

    • 5.41 yards per route run (1st) 

  • Eagles WR AJ Brown has been practically unstoppable vs. press coverage through Week 7:

    • 92.4 PFF Grade (2nd among WRs)

    • 92.0 Receiving Grade (2nd) 

    • 15 targets 

    • 11 catches for 232 yards 

    • 2 REC TDs 

    • 10 catches gaining a first down 

    • 0 drops 

    • 4 contested catches 

    • 6 catches gaining 15+ yards 

    • 4.38 yards per route run (1st) 

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the best in the NFL in goal to go situations:

    • 5 targets 

    • 5 catches for 26 yards 

    • 3 TDs (T-1st among all players) 

    • 2 contested catches (T-3rd) 

    • 82.1 PFF Grade (4th) 

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  • Raiders TE Brock Bowers has been as advertised for the Las Vegas Raiders in his rookie season:

    • 88.4 PFF Grade (1st among TEs) 

    • Leads all TE’s in the following categories: 

      • 47 catches 

      • 477 yards 

      • 258 yards after the catch 

      • 23 catches gaining a first down 

  • George Kittle has been the standard red-zone TE for fantasy football owners this season (red-zone stats among TEs):

    • 11 catches (6 more than any other TE) 

    • 5 REC TDs (2 more than any other TE) 

    • 4 contested catches (3 more than any other TE) 

  • Although he has still not scored a touchdown this season, Travis Kelce remains as reliable as they come on 3rd & 4th down for his quarterback, Patrick Mahomes (stats among TEs):

    • 82.4 Receiving Grade (2nd) 

    • 12 targets (6th) 

    • 8 catches (T-4th) for 108 yards (4th) 

    • 7 catches gaining a first down (T-2nd) 

    • 0 drops 

    • 3 catches gaining 15+ yards (T-3rd) 

  • There is nothing more appreciated for a young QB like a productive tight end. Drake Maye has just that in Hunter Henry (stats among TEs): 

    • 313 yards (5th) 

    • 18 catches gaining a first down (3rd) 

    • 6 catches gaining 15+ yards (T-5th)

  • Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals has the most targets without a drop this season among TEs (43)

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