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While the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their road battle against the Bears, Dak Prescott talked about the offense leaving meat on the bone. However, defense has been an issue, and owner Jerry Jones had an honest take on making a trade for help, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. “Cowboys owner Jerry […]

The Chicago Bears face a nearly must-win situation against the Cowboys in Week 3. Maybe better practice habits would help it happen. And here is the Bears’ X-factor for their Week 3 clash versus the Cowboys. It’s not a shocking revelation because he’s already put together two good weeks. But if the Bears are going […]

The Miami Dolphins can’t do anything against the Bills, and Tyreek Hill seems to think the season hangs in the balance. But while some people believe Mike McDaniel should be let go, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is actually the Dolphins’ problem. Here’s an example of the issue. When the game plan must be structured in a […]

Maybe the NFL didn’t make such a good decision when it ruled the Tush Push could continue in the 2025 season. The origins of the play date back to a 20-year-old choice. But now the NFL is cracking down, telling officials to call Tush Push penalties tight after the Eagles-Chiefs controversy. The new problem comes […]

With Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott getting praise from Troy Aikman, the team heads offense first into the battle against the Bears. And Prescott said it could be better, getting honest on the Dallas offense by saying it has left meat on the bone. Prescott referenced the team’s performances over the first two weeks, according […]

For most NFL teams, it’s too early in the season to worry about overreactions. However, teams like the Miami Dolphins face the possibility of a 0-3 start — on Thursday Night Football — that could crush playoff hopes. But how bad is the situation for three winless NFL teams on the brink of 2025 disaster? […]

Now that NFL teams have played games and shown their cards, it’s easier to see which fantasy football players will shine, from Week 3 forward. And here are four fantasy football surprises crashing the MVP mix. To give an idea of how tenuous this can be, look at the players Fantasy Pros selected before the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs might not be in desperation mode at 0-2, but a third straight loss would point toward a disastrous season. And there may be a simple fix to their offensive woes. At least they will be favored this week, and here are the Chiefs’ bold predictions for Week 3 Sunday Night Football […]

Depending on your point of view, the Washington Commanders are falling out of the elite teams, or the fraud-watch narrative is overblown. But what matters in the NFL is the next game. And here are the bold predictions for the Commanders’ contest against the Raiders in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. The Commanders […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a tough loss and the revelation of an injury to their top receiver. Also, the numbers show a big problem with the connection between Brian Thomas Jr. and Trevor Lawrence. But who is the Jaguars’ biggest headache between those players? This isn’t a two-game revelation. Mac Jones started the […]

The Washington Commanders have been hit hard by the injury bug, and maybe Jayden Daniels isn’t built for the long haul. But the Commanders took serious offseason chances for the 2025 season, and their roster blunders threaten to crush their Super Bowl dreams. Let’s tackle the obvious. The Commanders made it to the NFC Championship […]

Relax, and don’t worry about your star fantasy football players coming off a down week. Although it can be disturbing when standout players say they don’t care about stats. Come on. But it’s time to look at the defensive side of fantasy football, and here are the rankings for Week 3 of the 2025 season. […]

It’s happening already, as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is opening NFL eyes. And he even stole something from Patrick Mahomes. So, is this the year that Herbert finally breaks through to elite superstardom? After two weeks of the 2025 season, there’s reason to believe he could be moving in that direction. The Chargers […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a weak loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and there is growing concern about quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Will the McCarthy injury push the Vikings to hit the trade button and go for former QB Kirk Cousins? It seems like a bit of a long shot at this point. First, the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders got a troubling performance from their quarterback, and it was bad enough for fans to hit the panic button. The result was a loss to the Chargers, and here are the Raiders most to blame for the ugly Week 2 setback. Smith threw three interceptions as the Raiders struggled mightily in […]

It turned out to be a lawn-chair Sunday for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. And the Ravens’ Derrick Henry turned in a clunker on the heels of a Week 1 gaffe. However, there’s no need to stress over the Fantasy Football bad beats from Allen, Henry, and certain others during Week 2. Allen did next […]

The Green Bay Packers are NFL elite, and one of their key players fits that definition at least in terms of scoring. Head coach Matt LaFleur applauded Josh Jacobs for his 10-game touchdown streak, according to a post on X by Ryan Wood. “Matt LaFleur on what Josh Jacobs’ current 10-game streak with a rushing […]

It wasn’t all fun for the Baltimore Ravens as they had a key injury against the Browns. However, John Harbaugh credited the Browns for playing smart football in the Week 2 blowout. He said the Browns had the right game plan, according to a post on X by Jeff Zrebiec. “Harbaugh: “They weren’t going to […]

The Denver Broncos lost to the Colts in part because of a leverage penalty. And the result didn’t sit well with Sean Payton. But here are the Broncos most to blame for the crazy Week 2 loss to the Colts. Spencer Shrader made a 45-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Colts […]

In a thrilling show, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott kept his dominance of the Giants rolling. And Prescott’s ownership of the floundering Giants is matched by just one other quarterback in NFL history, according to a post on X by Dallas Cowboys Public Relations. “Dak Prescott (@dak) has won 14 consecutive starts against the N.Y. […]

Injuries have been part of the landscape for the Cincinnati Bengals. And after the Joe Burrow setback, there’s more injury news with Shemar Stewart doubtful for Week 3 because of an ankle sprain, according to a post on X by Ben Baby. “Bengals DE Shemar Stewart suffered a sprained ankle against Jacksonville, Zac Taylor said. […]

While New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore is learning the ropes, a veteran said goodbye to the city. Also, Moore will have to deal with an injury to the Saints’ 2025 third-round pick, who is out for the season with a hip injury. New Orleans lost defensive tackle Vernon Broughton, according to a post […]

It was a bad afternoon for the New York Giants and Russell Wilson. His overtime blunders left Giants fans shaking their heads. But he wasn’t alone in blame, and here are the Giants most to blame for the dramatic Week 2 loss to the Cowboys. Brandon Aubrey kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired […]

Before the season, Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans had to deal with a rookie. The practice incident prompted his teammates to make comments. But Simmons had a better day Monday, getting a raise in 2025 with a contract revision, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “#Titans DT Jeff Simmons has signed […]

The problems showed up throughout the Washington Commanders’ game against the Packers. But Jayden Daniels isn’t panicking. And there’s no need to put the Commanders on fraud watch after the Thursday night drubbing versus the Packers. First, let’s be clear about this matchup. Green Bay played at home for the second straight week. The Commanders […]

As the New York Jets try to recover from a tough loss, they are expected to struggle against the Bills in Week 2. Furthermore, Aaron Glenn gave Josh Allen his flowers ahead of the tilt against a team many consider the best in the NFL. Glenn, the Jets head coach, said Allen has that extra […]

It might be easy to throw blame at Washington Commanders kicker Matt Gay. Or it might be easy to say the team succumbed to the Packers’ fierce pass rush. But here are the Commanders most to blame after the convincing Week 2 loss to the Packers. First, the Commanders didn’t have the right approach from […]

The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a tough loss, and now they face an underdog role against the Steelers. Further complicating the issue, secondary players Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori missed practice again before the Steelers tilt. Because of the situation, the Seahawks face some decisions, according to a post on X by Bob Condotta. “Devon […]

Will Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix make a change to help him avoid turnovers? And will head coach Sean Payton chill on his team a bit? The Broncos’ offensive coordinator pointed out one area that caused Nix’s Week 1 struggles. It’s as simple as fundamentals, according to a post on X by Zac Stevens. “Joe […]

While the Washington Commanders have their own headache with Micah Parsons, the Packers face a serious challenge as well. And Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to torch the Packers’ defense on Thursday Night Football. Daniels got off to a modest start in the season-opening 21-6 win over the New York Giants. He completed 19 […]

The Washington Commanders got good news for tonight’s game, and Jayden Daniels will try to continue rolling forward. And they will have new faces on the sidelines as the Commanders elevated two players from the practice squad before the Thursday Night Football matchup against the Packers, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. […]

It has been a week of regrouping for the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals are dealing with a special teams injury in a win. These teams meet in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, and here are the bold predictions. The Panthers got hammered 26-10 against the Jaguars, featuring a disappointing start for […]

It’s a big showdown, and quarterback Jayden Daniels is off the Washington Commanders’ injury report. However, the Commanders have a problem looming with the Packers’ defense. And here is why Packers defensive end Micah Parsons will be the Commanders’ worst nightmare on Thursday Night Football. First, Parsons knows the Commanders all too well. Yes, he hasn’t […]

While the New York Giants are sorting out the aftermath of a rough opener, the Dallas Cowboys are trying to rally around their quarterback. They meet each other in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, and here are bold predictions for the NFC East matchup. Dallas came up on the short end of a […]

As fantasy football managers charge into game two, there are some guys to grab off the waiver wire. Also, a few players might need to be sent packing. However, don’t neglect the important fantasy football tight end list, and here are the ClutchPoints rankings for Week 2 of the 2025 season. The only problem with […]

After a tough loss, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald talked about the needs for his offense, and also his controversial fourth-down decision. And here are the Seahawks most to blame for the crushing Week 1 loss to the 49ers. Jake Tonges caught a deflected pass for a late touchdown, slapping the Seahawks with a […]

Entering Sunday’s game, the Tennessee Titans hoped to begin a season of proving themselves. They wound up with head coach Brian Callahan failing to prove he knows the rules in Week 1. And here are the Titans most to blame for the Week 1 loss to the Broncos. The Denver defense spoiled the Titans’ 2025 debut […]

Things turned the Minnesota Vikings’ way, giving Kevin O’Connell a chance to take a dig at reporters. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy finally settled in and got things done. The Vikings can crow by saying, “Aaron Rodgers who?” as McCarthy’s swagger in the comeback proved them right — at least for now. O’Connell, the Vikings head coach, […]

Optimism remains high for the Dallas Cowboys, despite a Week 1 loss that made owner Jerry Jones feel very bad. Still, Jones claimed that quarterback Dak Prescott played one of his best games in the loss to the Eagles. Jones said he likes the direction Prescott is headed, according to a post on X by […]