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NBC Removes Pro Football Focus Grades From Sunday Night Football

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 6:51 AM UTC · How we work

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NBC removed Pro Football Focus grades from introductions during the season-opening Sunday Night Football game.
Former NFL star J.J. Watt praised the change on social media, calling it a fantastic development.
The reason for removing the grades remains unclear, though it may be linked to the data sale.
Pro Football Focus sold its enterprise data to Teamworks in a reportedly $100 million deal earlier this year.

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NBC removed Pro Football Focus grades from introductions during the season-opening Sunday Night Football game.
Former NFL star J.J. Watt praised the change on social media, calling it a fantastic development.
The reason for removing the grades remains unclear, though it may be linked to the data sale.
Pro Football Focus sold its enterprise data to Teamworks in a reportedly $100 million deal earlier this year.