Pro Football Focus criticized for improper quarterback grading system
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Pro Football Focus (PFF) faces backlash for grading Caleb Williams' performance as average compared to higher-rated quarterbacks. Critics argue that PFF's evaluation process lacks nuance, failing to account for the unique skills of elite players like Williams and Josh Allen. An analysis revealed that PFF's draft evaluations for offensive linemen were less accurate than other sources, with only a third of their top prospects aligning with actual selections. The ongoing debate questions the methodologies used by PFF and their impact on player evaluations and draft predictions.
- •Caleb Williams' performance graded average by PFF amid criticism.
- •PFF's methodology does not account for elite quarterback skills.
- •Recent draft evaluations by PFF found to be less accurate than others.
- •Only a third of PFF's top offensive lineman prospects matched actual draft outcomes.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — PFF is wrong about more than just Caleb Williams
"PFF is wrong about Caleb Williams, but their misguided score is a symptom of a flawed process and not an outlier.
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