- Caleb Williams’ fourth down magic: With Chicago down on fourth-and-8 with 5:37 remaining, Williams scrambled to his right and passed a throw over two Packers defenders to connect with Rome Odunze, a play that earned a PFF grade of +1.5 and was one of six big throws he produced in the game, and shared the most by any quarterback in a single game this season.
- Both Quinyon Mitchell interceptions: The Eagles’ All-Pro cornerback was the only player in the NFL this week to record multiple plays and earn a PFF grade of +1.5 or better. Both plays were interceptions, including one in which he undercut a throw intended for backup tight end Jake Tonges to take the ball away.
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This season on PFF, we launched a weekly series that provides a behind-the-scenes look at our ratings process. Each week we’ve broken down some of the highest-rated individual plays, complete with tweets to show you the action.
Here are a few notable plays from the wild card round.
Caleb Williams’ fourth down magic
Some Caleb Williams magic 🪄
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Also streams through @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/9ePgGLhL5q—NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
Just a few weeks after production the highest rated quarterback play of the season After his game-winning touchdown pass against Green Bay, the Bears quarterback delivered again during Wild Card weekend.
With Chicago down on fourth-and-8 with 5:37 remaining, Williams scrambled to his right and passed a throw over two Packers defenders to connect with Rome Odunze, a play that earned a PFF grade of +1.5 and was one of six big throws he produced in the game, and shared the most by any quarterback in a single game this season.
Matthew Golden’s tackle-breaking touchdown
Perfect timing for Matthew Golden
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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 11, 2026
The Packers’ new wide receiver delivered the best performance of his young career despite Saturday night’s loss to the Bears, highlighted by the first receiving touchdown of his career.
On the play, he caught a screen pass six yards behind the line of scrimmage, made multiple defenders miss with quick jabs and spin moves and finished in the end zone on a play that earned a PFF grade of +1.5.
Isaiah Simmons’ blocked kick
THE @PANTHERS BLOCK THE POINT!
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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/E0l1Wa1vVI—NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
The Carolina Panthers ultimately came up short against the Los Angeles Rams, but a blocked punt by Isaiah Simmons late in the fourth quarter gave them a chance.
The former first-round pick quickly won from the edge and met the ball as it left the punter’s foot, putting Carolina inside the Rams’ 35-yard line on a play that earned a PFF grade of +1.5.
Both interceptions by Quinyon Mitchell
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 12, 2026
The Eagles’ All-Pro cornerback was the only player in the NFL this week to record multiple plays and earn a PFF grade of +1.5 or better. Both plays were interceptions, including one in which he undercut a throw intended for backup tight end Jake Tonges to take the ball away.
In his second NFL season, Mitchell has already established himself as one of the league’s premier cornerbacks.
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