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Cris Collinsworth addresses criticism of PFF's Caleb Williams ranking

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Cris Collinsworth addresses criticism of PFF's Caleb Williams ranking

Summary

Cris Collinsworth discussed the Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade for Caleb Williams after the quarterback's Week 1 performance against the Panthers. Williams threw four touchdowns in the game, yet was ranked the 20th-best quarterback of the week. Collinsworth explained that while Williams had standout plays, the grading also considered several mistakes, including a goal-line interception that was negated by a penalty. Amid rising fan discontent regarding the grading, Collinsworth acknowledged the excitement around Williams in Chicago and defended PFF's grading methodology amid criticism from commentators like Nick Wright, who questioned its reliability and validity.

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By the Numbers

•Collinsworth says Williams had a terrific game, but PFF ranked him 20th.
•PFF's grade included three double-plus plays and seven negatives.
•Nick Wright criticized the grading system's rigor compared to traditional statistics.
•Collinsworth acknowledged the enthusiasm around Williams in Chicago.
•PFF has faced scrutiny for how player grades are determined.

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cris Collinsworth addresses PFF controversy around Caleb Williams’ Week 1 grade

What they're saying

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Caleb Williams torched the Panthers for four touchdowns and 59 points in Week 1, yet Pro Football Focus still ranked him the 20th-best quarterback of the week. And Cris Collinsworth, of all people, understands exactly why fans have a problem with that. “I would have probably said what the fans said, you know, he had…
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