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While the Washington Commanders got good news with the return of Jayden Daniels, the Los Angeles Chargers are enjoying the work of rookie running back Omarion Hampton. Now these teams meet in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season, and here are the bold predictions. The Chargers come in with a record of 3-1, but […]

It’s time to jump into Week 5 if you’re looking for fantasy football advice at running back. Or maybe you need help at the quarterback position. However, there are things to worry about outside of Week 5, including concerning fantasy football bad beats from Ja’Marr Chase, Ladd McConkey, and more. You can’t stick your head […]

The Cleveland Browns quarterback situation is in a state of flux, with DeShaun Watson still not eligible and two rookies ready for their chance. And Robert Griffin III weighed in, backing up Shedeur Sanders’ claim with a diss of Trevor Lawrence. Griffin said the Jaguars are 3-1, but “it ain’t because of Trevor Lawrence,” according […]

Whether Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill can return at the beginning of 2026 remains to be seen, but the injury could only be described as terribly serious. Still, the Dolphins must move on, and here are three trade targets after the devastating injury to Hill. One thing that needs to be considered is what the […]

The fantasy football landscape changed with Tyreek Hill’s injury, but Miami Dolphins teammate DeVon Achane hasn’t given up. But here are three sneaky fantasy football trade targets to replace Hill. First, it won’t be easy. Hill may not be what he used to be. But he seemed to be on track for another year where […]

Based on the way things are going for the so-called stud fantasy football defenses — case in point, the Green Bay Packers — it’s time to focus harder on matchups. Forget leaning on the big dogs like the Packers if they are playing anything near a top offense. And here are the fantasy football defense […]

It was a gruesome injury for Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, but head coach Mike McDaniel couldn’t believe how well Hill handled it. With, first and foremost, hopes that Hill will recover well from the devastating setback, here are three fantasy football waiver wire targets to replace him. Fantasy managers who have Hill likely have […]

The Green Bay Packers had to settle for a tie, and Micah Parsons had plenty to say about it. Included in the mix, the star defender said he was angry. But there was plenty of blame to be shared, and here are the people at the forefront after the nightmare tie against the Cowboys. Kickers, […]

The Washington Commanders have had their share of key players getting hit by injuries, but they’re hoping to have Jayden Daniels back for Week 5. Unfortunately, they got dinged again, as the injury bug struck the defense. And it couldn’t come at a worse defensive position: the already thin and weak pass rush, according to […]

It wasn’t a fun weekend for the Tennessee Titans as they got embarrassed, and their rookie quarterback had choice words to say. However, head coach Brian Callahan put a positive spin on Cam Ward’s epic postgame rant, according to a post on X by Turron Davenport. “I think what everyone is learning about Cam is […]

Injuries are crushing the Baltimore Ravens, including their offensive star, Lamar Jackson. Also, one player is out for the season. Furthermore, Roquan Smith will miss multiple weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. It’s yet another setback, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “#Ravens All-Pro LB Roquan Smith was diagnosed with a […]

It turned out to be a tough loss for the Las Vegas Raiders, despite a terrific day from rookie Ashton Jeanty. And Pete Carroll had a three-word reaction to Jeanty bringing back an iconic stance, according to a post on X by Vincent Bonsignore. “.@Raiders coach Pete Carroll on Ashton Jeanty going back to his […]

There’s certainly some feistiness with the Jacksonville Jaguars these days. And there’s still respect for underperforming quarterback Trevor Lawrence. But with new head coach Liam Coen in the house, these Jaguars are different after their 3-1 start and win over the 49ers. The Jaguars have risen to the challenge defensively. They have forced 13 turnovers. […]

Perhaps the Indianapolis Colts fans still don’t know whether Daniel Jones will keep it up, but they do know how to get on a player who goofed up. And here is what receiver Adonai Mitchell said about single-handedly losing the game versus the Rams. Mitchell made a tough catch, a nice move, and headed for […]

Perhaps it’s true that Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn’t overly concerned about the team’s slow start, which has been accompanied by injuries that have beset his team. But it can’t help matters that Marlon Humphrey will miss multiple weeks with a calf injury. But there was, at least, a good side to the […]

At first, the Houston Texans seemed to expect Joe Mixon to miss just the first four games. Then things seemed a little murky. And after four games, he’s still not ready to return from his foot injury despite eligibility to do so. It isn’t looking great for the 2025 season, according to a post on […]

It’s getting easier to see for the Tennessee Titans as head coach Brian Callahan suffered a new low. His job security seems tenuous, at best. And there’s zero reason for Callahan to spend another day as the Titans head coach. Let’s start with this year. The Titans have taken the field four times, and they’ve […]

After a standing ovation to start the New York Giants’ game, quarterback Jaxson Dart overcame an injury scare before throwing his first career touchdown pass. And he didn’t flinch from there, leading the Giants to their first win versus the Chargers since 1998. It was also the Giants’ first win of the season as they […]

While the Philadelphia Eagles’ special teams had their way with the Buccaneers, it wasn’t a good day for Lane Johnson. The offensive lineman left the game for the second straight week with an injury, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. Johnson’s first injury came in the Eagles’ nail-biting 33-26 win over the […]

Despite winning, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t happy, and D.J. Metcalf taunted the Vikings. Furthermore, Rodgers called out ESPN for a “clickbait headline” about the Steelers’ Ireland trip. Rodgers tried to clarify his comments, according to a post on X by Brooke Pryor. “Aaron Rodgers’ full comments clarifying that he wasn’t upset with the […]

Everybody is talking about Micah Parsons as the Dallas Cowboys face the Packers. But there was another person involved in the trade. And Kenny Clark’s mom was “hot” about her son being traded from the Packers, according to a post on X by Ryan Wood. “Kenny Clark says his family took trade much harder than […]

Despite some positives, the Arizona Cardinals suffered a discouraging loss to the Seahawks. And blame drifted into the corners of the roster. Here are the Cardinals most to blame for the Thursday Night Football loss to the Seahawks. After erasing a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, the Cardinals could only watch as Jason Myers made a 52-yard […]

During most of Thursday night’s game, the Arizona Cardinals struggled mightily on offense. But led by Marvin Harrison Jr., they came to life. And Harrison’s second-half explosion will be a springboard for him into stardom. In a thrilling finish, Jason Myers made a 52-yard field goal as time expired. The Seahawks overcame Harrison and quarterback […]

The Washington Commanders have serious injury issues with Jayden Daniels a question mark for Week 4, and Terry McLaurin headed in the doubtful direction. However, the good news is McLaurin doesn’t need surgery for his quad injury. Still, he may miss the game against the Falcons. McLaurin’s status got an update from a post on […]

One of the solid rocks for the Washington Commanders, Terry McLaurin, might not be able to play this week. He’s trending toward missing Week 4 after being added to the injury report. McLaurin missed practice on Thursday, according to a post on X by Nicki Jhabvala. “Jayden Daniels was limited again. Terry McLaurin, Bill, Noah […]

The Houston Texans parted ways with safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, not long after Baker Mayfield trolled him. And here are three teams who should sign him after the Texans’ surprise release. The Texans decided they were done with Gardner-Johnson, who had reportedly been perceived as a locker-room problem. Ryans said he made the choice, according to […]

Sometimes, fantasy football managers can look at rankings, such as quarterbacks or perhaps wide receivers. But as the season goes along, it gets tougher because of the injuries. The 2025 NFL season is no different, and here is the fantasy football injury report for Week 4. One of the hardest things is the questionable players. […]

It has been a tough start to the season for the Dallas Cowboys’ defense. And injuries don’t help matters. But it is the other side of the football where the Cowboys must find a way to exploit the Packers to beat them in the return of Micah Parsons on Sunday Night Football. The Packers have […]

When Sunday Night Football rolls around, Micah Parsons of the Green Bay Packers admitted it will be tough to face his old team. And Parsons took the high road after Jerry Jones’ video-tribute snub. But here are bold predictions for the Cowboys as Parsons returns to Dallas. There are many reasons to believe the Packers […]

The Washington Commanders are banged up after a runaway win. Meanwhile, the Falcons are trying to bounce back from a blowout loss. And here are the bold predictions as the Commanders meet the Falcons in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season. Washington comes in with a record of 2-1, having dismantled the Raiders. The […]

It’s already Week 4 in the fantasy football world, and rankings are rolling out. At this point, surprises are crashing the MVP mix, but there are also disappointments. Still, here are some fantasy football bad beats not to stress over, including Tetairoa McMillan and Saquon Barkley. McMillan got lost in the shuffle of a 30-0 […]

It’s a new era for the New York Giants with Jaxson Dart replacing Russell Wilson. And Cam Skattebo adds to the new-look mix in the backfield. And here are the Giants’ game-by-game predictions with Dart as the starting quarterback. How many wins is a Dart throw worth? The Giants grabbed Dart with the No. 25 […]

The Baltimore Ravens don’t look like their old teams, at least not on defense. And they struggle to stop long drives in the national spotlight. Furthermore, the Ravens’ shambolic defense threatens to ruin another masterful season from quarterback Lamar Jackson. Monday night’s 38-30 loss to the Packers played things out for all to see. The […]

It happens every year where fantasy football managers are worried about potential busts. But don’t let that distract you from picking the right defense, and the Denver Broncos outpace the crowd this week. Here are the ClutchPoints fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 4 of the 2025 season. The Broncos have a dream matchup […]

With Micah Parsons no longer around, the Dallas Cowboys are trying to fix their defense. And Jerry Jones said he won’t give Parsons a tribute when he returns Sunday. Still, Jones said he wants it known he was absolutely not mad about the situation with Parsons, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. […]

It was not a good Monday night for the Baltimore Ravens and often-sacked quarterback Lamar Jackson, and the team’s 1-2 record is concerning. But here are the Ravens most to blame for the Monday Night Football loss to the Lions. Detroit got two touchdowns apiece from Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery as they pounded the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have their hands full with an injury situation. They also have major defensive concerns. Not to worry, head coach Brian Schottenheimer has a plan to fix the Dallas defense. It comes down to taking away the complications, according to a post on X by Clarence Hill Jr. “Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a thrilling come-from-behind win on Sunday, and even witnessed a lineman at high speed. But repeating as Super Bowl champions is extremely difficult. Only eight teams in history have been able to do it. So NFL observers need to pump the brakes on the Eagles’ back-to-back Super Bowl hype as if […]

Not only did the Las Vegas Raiders remain in the AFC West basement, but they also had a scary injury situation. And head coach Pete Carroll credited the Commanders for the Week 3 blowout, according to a post on X by Anthony Galaviz. #Raiders HC Pete Carroll: “(Dan Quinn) got those guys ready to go. […]