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It has been a season of injuries for the New Orleans Saints, at some critical positions like wide receiver. Also, quarterback Derek Carr got hurt. So it’s time to look to the future, and here are three way-too-early targets for the Saints in the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s time to begin the move away from […]

In the regular season finale, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy chose Trey Lance to start. This came after Jerry Jones fired off about McCarthy’s future. Also, McCarthy shared his true feelings about his Dallas future before the contract deadline. McCarthy said he wants to return, according to nbcsports.com via a team transcript. “Absolutely. I have […]

The Patriots gifted the No. 1 overall pick to the Tennessee Titans with their win Sunday. Despite the bad season that led to the Titans getting the pick, Brian Callahan is viewed as safe to keep his job. And Callahan got brutally honest about earning the No. 1 selection, according to a post on X […]

Baker Mayfield got hit with a Pro Bowl snub, but he had a unique perspective on Mike Evans’ chase of a 1,000-yard season. And Evans got there Sunday, extending his bonkers record, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. The #Bucs had the game in the bag. They made sure to get Mike […]

While the New York Giants head coach and general manager ponder their futures, players are still miffed about the departure of Saquon Barkley. However, at least Malik Nabers made NY history by setting a record in the last game of his terrific rookie season. Nabers broke the team record for receptions, according to a post […]

The Detroit Lions don’t fall short in the boast category. And they don’t care too much for perceived Pro Bowl snubs. With a Detroit Lions Week 18 game scheduled against the Minnesota Vikings, the top seed in the NFC will be on the line. Ahead of the Lions-Vikings game, we’ll be making our Lions Week […]

Even though Thomas Brown plans to take a shot at the Chicago Bears head coaching job for 2025, Ben Johnson still lurks as a candidate. On the field, the Bears pulled off a trick-play punt-return touchdown versus the Packers. Here’s a look at the play thanks to a post on X by ClutchPoints. JOSH BLACKWELL […]

There’s drama with the New York Jets, but Garrett Wilson tried to solve some of it. Still, it has been a disappointing season as they search for a new general manager. Looking forward, the Jets officially interviewed an ESPN analyst for the GM position, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. The #Jets […]

There’s hope for a return of Austin Ekeler when the Washington Commanders play their final regular season game of 2024. With a Washington Commanders Week 18 game scheduled against the Dallas Cowboys, there’s still a little something on the line. Ahead of the Commanders-Cowboys game, we’ll be making our Commanders Week 18 predictions. Washington enters […]

Perhaps Mike McCarthy doesn’t know who will start at quarterback on Sunday, or whether he will be coaching the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. But he does know that Micah Parsons picked up an injury amid his double-digit sack chase. However, it doesn’t sound like much for Parsons, who only drew a “limited” tag with a […]

The Green Bay Packers are trying to find a way to deal with another loss to the Vikings, and the realization they likely won’t have star CB Jaire Alexander in the playoffs. Also, star RB Josh Jacobs got real about his expected workload in Week 18 against the Bears, according to a post on X […]

Still playing fantasy football into Week 18? ClutchPoints has you covered with start-sit advice and the best choices for waiver-wire pickups. Also, it’s the last week of the 2024 season for defense rankings. When the season started, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t get a lot of pub as a top defensive unit. But the Ravens have […]

Clinging to playoff hopes, Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow promises to manufacture touches so Ja’Marr Chase can set a record. And Burrow is pleading for his team to re-sign Tee Higgins, who joined Chase Brown as highlights on the Bengals’ lengthy Week 18 injury report, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. #Bengals […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has turned in a special season of coaching, and he’s taking his team full bore into Week 18. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels joined an exclusive club with his Pro Bowl selection, according to a post on X by The 33rd Team. Jayden Daniels joins an exclusive club by […]

Give me a break, Andy Reid. The Chiefs head coach is playing coy about his lineup decisions for Week 18. Meanwhile, Terry Bradshaw offered a nutty take on the three-peat chances. Also, an ex-Chief dropped a blunt take on Patrick Mahomes’ statistical drop off, according to a post on YouTube by the NFL on ESPN. […]

Yes, the Denver Broncos missed an opportunity to make things firm for the playoffs. But they have a crucial game remaining. And the Broncos must not panic after the crushing loss to the Bengals in Week 17. The Broncos had no answer for Joe Burrow. That’s been the case across the league this season. The […]

Years ago, Jon Gruden brought in characters to the Raiders. Also, he almost took the University of Tennessee job. These days, according to NFL rumors, Gruden is a coach to watch when the hiring cycle hits full gear, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. “Key an eye on Jon Gruden,” Pelissero said. […]

It seems like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a dialed-in effort against the Panthers, especially Baker Mayfield. And that same mindset should carry to Week 18 as head coach Todd Bowles refused to take the Saints lightly. Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns without an interception as the Buccaneers routed the Panthers […]

It should be an interesting offseason for the Cleveland Browns. Consultant Mike Vrabel will be out of the picture, and Myles Garrett might follow him through the door. Also, Bill Simmons obliterated Browns fans over hopes of landing Kirk Cousins, according to a post on X by Ben Axelrod. Bill Simmons: “I was on Browns […]

The Green Bay Packers aren’t quite there yet, and injuries have played a key role in the team’s inability to get over the top in the NFC North. But if only Aaron Rodgers could say, “Relax,” the Packers must not panic after their second loss to the Vikings this season. Sam Darnold passed for a […]

It seems like everybody is mad at the Indianapolis Colts these days, including DeForest Buckner. The team will have to figure out what to do with Anthony Richardson for next year, and Pat McAfee blasted Jonathan Taylor for his negative influence on the quarterback, according to a post on X by Pat McAfee. “If you […]

On a night when Jayden Daniels etched his name alongside Josh Allen, the terrific rookie also broke a record held by a former Washington Commanders player. But as good as Daniels has been, Dan Quinn is sculpting one of the best coaching jobs in NFL history. Jayden Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for […]

Trying to find answers after a blowout loss, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen got real. And fans clowned the Colts for losing to the lowly Giants. Meanwhile, DeForest Buckner didn’t hold back on the Colts after the horrific loss, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. #Colts DT DeForest Buckner today: “I’m […]

It hasn’t been a good year for the Dallas Cowboys, but Micah Parsons said the team can rebound in 2025. And Mike McCarthy dropped a defiant take on a losing season. Meanwhile, Stephen Jones weighed in on other teams showing interest in McCarthy, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. Cowboys EVP Stephen […]

While Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen got real about the loss, his team got clowned for letting the Giants manhandle it. Also, Pat McAfee weighed in to blast the Colts after the embarrassing loss. Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and added a late TD run in the Giants 45-33 win that eliminated the […]

Brock Purdy loves playing on Monday Night Football, but the San Francisco 49ers have been reduced to nothing more than a spoiler role. Also, they received news that Charvarius Ward will miss the game against the Lions because of the expected birth of his son. Ward got downgraded to out for “personal reasons,” according to […]

Brock Purdy likes having George Kittle as a teammate, and perhaps the two of them will help the San Francisco 49ers play spoiler against the Lions on Monday night. With a San Francisco 49ers Week 17 game scheduled against the Lions, the 49ers don’t have much to gain team-wise. Ahead of the 49ers-Lions game, we’ll […]

Oh, the things the Philadelphia Eagles are worried about right now. They had to save a player’s first-ever touchdown ball, and ponder whether Saquon Barkley should go record hunting. Also, C.J. Gardner-Johnson downplayed the NFC East title. He what? It goes like this, according to a post on X by Dave Zangaro. “ ‘I’m not […]

Aaron Rodgers seems to have lost his competitive edge in his fading NFL years, laughing about his penalty. And his future in New York is likely tied to a teammate. Furthermore, Rodgers has gotten more familiar with the turf than any quarterback in NFL history, according to a post on X by ClutchPoints. “Aaron Rodgers […]

It has been a season of injuries for the Miami Dolphins. Included in the mix is Tyreek Hill. And on Sunday, the Dolphins learned quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would not be playing against the Browns in the final injury update. Along with Tagovailoa, receiver Jaylen Waddle also got the inactive designation. Because of a hip injury, […]

Displaying little concern for draft-round status once again, the Washington Commanders cut another high pick. But they still have the playoffs in their sights. With a Washington Commanders Week 17 game scheduled against the Atlanta Falcons, the Commanders hope to clinch a postseason birth. Ahead of the Commanders-Falcons game, we’ll be making our Commanders Week […]

After reuniting with former standout Shaq Barrett, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Panthers without Cade Otton. However, no worries as Baker Mayfield set another career high during a near-perfect half of football. Mayfield set a career high in passing yards, coming on the heels of the same feat last season. Mayfield set a […]

While Doug Pederson deals with mundane injury news, the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to make a major change. And if the fans have their say, their demand, via plane, that owner Shad Khan fire the general manager will come true. The demand can be seen via a post on X by Yahoo Sports. An airplane […]

A dust-up between Zach Ertz and Nick Sirianni didn’t detract from a big win for the Washington Commanders, who have enjoyed a terrific season from Jayden Daniels. And here’s how the Commanders can clinch an NFL playoff berth in Week 17. The simple path is to beat the Atlanta Falcons. That takes all the mystery […]

The Miami Dolphins did a little roster housecleaning and decided to shut down Bradley Chubb. Meanwhile, Wes Welker revealed that Tyreek Hill is dealing with an ankle injury in addition to his wrist problem, according to the Miami Herald via nbcsports.com “The hard part is he’s dealing with the wrist,” Welker said, via Barry Jackson […]

Things aren’t looking too rosy for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in his bid to play against the Cowboys. That means Kenny Pickett is likely to go. And Pickett sounded off on playing in place of Hurts, according to espn.com. Pickett said he’s trying to focus through the noise. “I don’t try to get too […]

Oh, those poor Chicago Bears. Caleb Williams’ last-minute interception ended his potentially historic streak, and the endgame left Bears fans in shambles. Topping off the madness, Thomas Brown claimed “no confusion” after the worst clock management you will ever see against the Seahawks. Brown got his interim position because of Matt Eberflus’ epic clock meltdown, […]

First, Pete Carroll showed interest in coaching the Chicago Bears. Then it appeared his age created a problem as far as being a serious candidate. However, the Bears are willing to listen, according to a post on X by Albert Breer. Matt Ebeflus got his walking papers in November, and Thomas Brown is the current […]

The Seattle Seahawks faced an important game against the Bears in a Thursday night battle. And while quarterback Geno Smith seemed to be laser-focused on the opponent, he is not the long-term answer at quarterback for the Seahawks. The Seahawks haven’t been eliminated from the postseason. However, they no longer control their own destiny after […]