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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn went all in on Jayden Daniels this year. Quinn said he saw certain things he liked that could help Daniels succeed as a rookie. But Week 1 didn’t go like a dream scenario, and here are two overreactions from Daniels’ NFL debut with the Commanders. Daniels finished 17 of […]

Let the overreactions fly after the New England Patriots’ 16-10 victory over the Bengals on Sunday. Just remember they are, indeed, overreactions. And no owner-given game ball will change that. So let it emphatically be said the Patriots aren’t a true playoff contender after a crazy upset over the Bengals. First and foremost, let’s remember […]

Derrick Henry already made a splash with his first Baltimore Ravens touchdown, and he has high hopes for a big team season. But Henry’s fantasy owners won’t love Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s plan for his usage. Harbaugh said Ravens prefer more of a team committee approach, according to a post on X by Sarah Ellison […]

A former Kansas City Chiefs receiver signed with the Cleveland Browns, but the Chiefs are still at the top of the power rankings. One reason for that ranking is wideout Xavier Worthy, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave an honest assessment of the rookie’s speed. Mahomes said the dude can run, according his comments on The […]

After an awful performance against the Vikings on Sunday, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones left fans panicked. But head coach Brian Daboll said he’s standing by his man. That’s an impressive stance, considering the absurd stat Jones has posted since signing a four-year, $160 million deal, according to Bleacher Report’s post on X. “Daniel […]

Former New England Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick drew interest from several teams during the offseason. Also, he’s reportedly plotting his return to the NFL coaching ranks for the 2025 season. But for now he’s offering words of knowledge, like revealing which coach was the toughest to play-call against. Belichick said the Shanahan duo of […]

Alvin Kamara didn’t express worries about his contract situation, and the New Orleans Saints took full advantage of hapless Carolina. But overreactions will happen, and here are two of them after the Week 1 destruction of the Panthers. Yes, the final score suggested greatness for the 2024 Saints. But the opponent needs to be considered. […]

The hobbling Cleveland Browns couldn’t match up against Dallas, even though star defensive end Myles Garrett tried to fire up the fans before the game. However, Garrett expressed his vocal viewpoint about the fans’ book after the embarrassing loss to the Cowboys, according to a post on X by Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram and […]

The Miami Dolphins endured a rocky start to the season, even before the first kickoff as Tyreek Hill got detained by Miami-Dade police. However, Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw his support behind Hill after the incident, according the Miami Dolphins YouTube page. “Tyreek told me his story,” Tagovailoa said. “I’m always gonna support my teammate. […]

Before Sunday’s win over Jacksonville, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and defensive tackle Calais Campbell were detained by police. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said his team’s resilience after the incident made him proud, according to a post on X by Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. “Really just happy about the way our team […]

With wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase limited, and Tee Higgins out of the lineup altogether, it figured to be a tough day for the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense. And the troubles continued in the first half against the New England Patriots, bringing out the boo birds for the Bengals’ poor showing. Higgins headed toward the season opener […]

Josh Allen entered the 2024 season as a potential fantasy bust, even with an impressive rookie at his disposal. But the key news out of Week 1 came in the form of a hand-injury scare that Allen downplayed. Allen said it’s not a big deal, according to a post on X by Jay Skurski of […]

Certainly the Cincinnati Bengals didn’t enter Week 1 at full strength, especially on the offensive side of the ball. But the shockingly bad performance against the Patriots led to a stunning upset and left head coach Zac Taylor at a loss for words. However, Taylor found a few things to say, according to a post […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said he won’t limit quarterback Anthony Richardson’s mobility this season. But Richardson didn’t need his legs to make an impressive throw Sunday. Richardson threw this touchdown bomb to Alec Pierce for the Colts’ first score of the season. https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1832834023019700645 As you can see, Richardson slips, regains his balance, and […]

Fantasy football is all about scoring touchdowns, right? People love the rookies, and stealing bargains off the waiver wire. But with all that offense, don’t forget the defensive units that can make a big difference in close games. Here are the fantasy football defense rankings for Week 1 in 2024. It’s early and we don’t […]

They used to be the focus of fantasy football. These days, you just have to have one or two. Yes, the running backs have fallen from grace for the most part. When putting together a lineup for Week 1, run to grab these guys. However, stay away from these guys. Regardless, here are the ClutchPoints […]

All owners need good wide receivers for the fantasy football season. So they may want to beware of these guys. But when it’s time to make out your lineup, take a look at the ClutchPoints fantasy football PPR wide receiver rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. At the top of the list […]

The 2024 NFL season kicks off today, and that means fantasy football is here as well! Who will turn a surprise season? Some of the players who may not get off to quick starts are the injured ones, so let’s take a look at fantasy football stars who are impacted by the Week 1 injury […]

With a new stadium name, and quarterback DeShaun Watson hoping for a healthy year, the Cleveland Browns enter the 2024 NFL season with a positive outlook. And wide receiver Amari Cooper took time to deliver a blunt admission about the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors. Rumors suggested the 49ers had an interest in Cooper as part […]

The 2024 NFL season is almost here, and that means it’s time to crank up the fantasy football advice. There will be one of the top rookies on the field for Thursday night’s Ravens-Chiefs matchup, but certainly not an overvalued quarterback. But who are the best fantasy football candidates for start ‘em and sit ‘em […]

Caleb Williams has already been chosen as a team captain. Also, he earned praise from NFC executives. And now a former MVP dropped extra pressure on the Chicago Bears rookie by sharing a huge expectation. Former quarterback Kurt Warner said Williams will dial up good numbers in 2024, according to the NFL Network post on […]

Dak Prescott says he’s tuning out the Jerry Jones channel, but not without firing a nice little salvo at the Dallas Cowboys owner. So it’s drama in Big D, setting the stage for bold predictions as the Dallas Cowboys look toward the 2024 NFL season. At the top of the list is the kind of […]

For quarterback Anthony Richardson, there won’t be limitations to his running. But Kirk Herbstreit apparently isn’t sold on the guy. So why not start the Indianapolis Colts bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season with no other than Anthony Richardson? The out-on-the-limb prediction has the Colts’ second-year quarterback accounting for 34 touchdowns this season, thanks […]

Standout wide receiver Puka Nacua is ready to roll, but Aaron Donald’s retirement still hangs in the air for the Los Angeles Rams. However, head coach Sean McVay identified the player who reminds him of Aaron Donald. The player is second-round pick Braden Fiske. He is a 6-4, 291-pound defensive tackle. McVay said another rookie, […]

The Green Bay Packers got good news on the injury front in an offseason where they beat out the Chiefs for a marquee free agent. And now they have a dynamic receiver drawing praise from head coach Matt LaFleur, who revealed his true feelings on ‘explosive’ Christian Watson ahead of Week 1. LaFleur believes in […]

It seems like all things fun for the Chicago Bears in 2024, including a special honor for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. But cornerback Jaylon Johnson said everybody needs to take a step back, according to a post on X by Mark Grote of 670TheScore. “I’m done buying into the hype,” Johnson said. “Everything that we […]

With everything all good between CeeDee Lamb and Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys still have Dak Prescott’s contract hanging around. But Lamb returned to practice and received a Week 1 update after signing his $136 million deal. Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy said Lamb will be limited in the amount of work he does in […]

After attempting to solve its backup quarterback issue, the Baltimore Ravens are hoping for special things from their marquee player. And here are the Ravens’ bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season. At the head of the list is quarterback Lamar Jackson, who will have his best touchdown passing season since 2019. Ravens QB Lamar […]

The Kansas City Chiefs got good news in the Rashee Rice matter while also getting rid of another receiver that didn’t reach expectations. But when you’re the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, the rest of the league likes you doubly less, and that’s why the Kansas City Chiefs bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season […]

There’s plenty of optimism surrounding the Miami Dolphins for 2024, thanks to the head coach’s new contract. Also, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa believes in his offensive line. Ahead of the 2024 NFL season, here are bold predictions for the Miami Dolphins. It shouldn’t be surprising these predictions start with the quarterback position. Tagovailoa should have a […]

The deal is done, and the New England Patriots aren’t starting Drake Maye in Week 1. That brought concern from one former NFL quarterback. However, it brought Tom Brady to the table as well. The future Hall of Famer shared how he feels about Maye not starting on a video posted on The Stephen A. […]

Yes, it didn’t make the Steelers happy. But Brandon Aiyuk made a lot of money when he stayed with the San Francisco 49ers. And it led to an instant reaction to the new deal, shared by agent Ryan Williams via ClutchPoints. “We worked hard for that smile,” Williams posted on X. The contract landed at […]

Some NFL wide receivers will be overvalued in 2024 based on their fantasy football average draft position. Others will gain targets and be more productive. And yes, there will be at least five fantasy football busts at wide receiver. In fantasy football, a bust is a player who doesn’t live up to expectations. Sometimes this […]

In the world of fantasy football tight ends, it’s usually a mixed bag of frustration. Of course, even the quarterback position has its share of guys who fall short. But here’s a story about three undervalued tight ends based on 2024 average draft position. Included in the mix is Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid. […]

Every year, there are NFL fantasy football busts at the quarterback position. And some quarterbacks will outperform expectations. But here are five guys who are overvalued based on 2024 average draft position. At the head of the class is the player who leads the way at ADP. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will not finish […]

NFL observers received a shock when Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay handed the punt returner duties to starting running back Kyren Williams. No worries, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said it’s a good idea. And then Williams made it a trifecta by saying he likes the idea, too, according to therams.com. Oh, boy. “Being […]

The Washington Commanders have a new coach. They have a new quarterback. But will the results be the same old song? Here are the Washington Commanders bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season. It’s easy to write off the Commanders. While Dan Quinn should infuse the organization with enthusiasm and hope, it still comes down […]

While the San Francisco 49ers deal with the contract situations of standout Trent Williams and another key player in Brandon Aiyuk, it’s hard to imagine they care that Manti Te’o got brutally honest about why they are not the NFC West favorite. But Te’o chimed in anyway, saying the 49ers look tired — even though […]

Finally, the Dallas Cowboys came up with enough cash to satisfy CeeDee Lamb. And coach Mike McCarthy has a plan going forward. But what does Lamb’s new contract mean for Ja’Marr Chase and Brandon Aiyuk? Lamb became the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. The extension came in at four years worth $136 million. It includes […]