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After getting good news on wide receiver Zay Flowers’ injury status, the Baltimore Ravens took aim at the Browns. However, receiver Rashod Bateman got roasted for a brutal drop in the Week 8 battle, according to a post on X by Mr. Matthew CFB. The day didn’t go well for Bateman along with the drop. […]

After Myles Garrett strolled into the stadium with an epic Halloween costume, new quarterback Jameis Winston delievered a heartfealt pregame speech. And the Cleveland Browns responded by immediately outscoring Deshaun Watson’s best 2024 point total in Winston’s first start. The Browns struggled mightily with Watson behind center. He didn’t surpass 200 yards passing in any […]

Patrick Mahomes used his body for a touchdown last week, and he looks forward to a boosted receiver group. But the Kansas City Chiefs could do more, and here are the two best trades they could make before the 2024 NFL trade deadline. The Chiefs already made a big splash by dealing with the Titans […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is looking forward to better protectors on the line, and the Bills aren’t the only team that pulled off a trade as the Seahawks added linebacker help. With a Seattle Seahawks Week 8 game scheduled against the Buffalo Bills, it’s a pair of division leaders squaring off. Ahead of the […]

With a Dallas Cowboys Week 8 game scheduled against the San Francisco 49ers, it’s a marquee matchup that will attract plenty of attention this weekend. Ahead of the Cowboys-49ers game, we have our Cowboys Week 8 bold predictions. The Cowboys won’t have Micah Parsons again. And Jerry Jones seemed to go off the rails in […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has a new weapon, and that impacts the way the team is viewed in a favorite role. With a Buffalo Bills Week 8 game scheduled against the Seattle Seahawks, it’s a game with NFL playoff implications. Ahead of the Bills-Seahawks game, we’ll be making our Bills Week 8 bold predictions. […]

Maybe it took a little help from the officials, and quelling Cooper Kupp trade rumors added a bonus, but Sean McVay earned a historic win Thursday night, according to a post on X by Los Angeles Rams RPR. “With a win against Minnesota, Head Coach Sean McVay became the winningest head coach in franchise history […]

With a San Francisco 49ers Week 8 game scheduled against the Dallas Cowboys, it’s a marquee matchup that will attract plenty of attention this weekend. Ahead of the 49ers-Cowboys game, we have our 49ers Week 8 bold predictions. If the San Francisco 49ers want to linger in their woes, they can point to how poorly […]

The Cleveland Browns got good news about the return of a lineman, and head coach Kevin Stefanski announced a big change before the game against the Ravens. But the team dealt with the fallout of who was responsible for the Browns not benching Deshaun Watson before his injury. Watson’s season came to a close with […]

What will DeAndre Hopkins do from a fantasy football perspective in his new home in Kansas City? And did he make the cut in this week’s wide receiver rankings? ClutchPoints has you covered in both of those situations and we also have you covered with those who cover. Here are the fantasy football defense rankings […]

With a record of 1-6 and an epic fail at the quarterback position, the Carolina Panthers are going nowhere fast. So, making a trade before Nov. 5 makes sense, and they have a running back to offer. But there is one RB the Panthers will not trade, according to David Newton on espn.com. “Who could […]

The Indianapolis Colts can’t concern themselves with the quarterback needs of other teams, and they’ve got good injury news of late. But there are two reasons why Joe Flacco must not start over Anthony Richardson after the Colts’ ugly win over the Dolphins. If you look at it from one perspective, the Colts are 4-3 […]

With a showdown against the Commanders looming, the Chicago Bears will have to decide if they are all-in for 2024. Regardless, quarterback Caleb Williams’ maturity process prompted a reporter’s “bossy” question that drew a hilarious reaction from wide receiver D.J. Moore. According to Moore, Williams’ improvements on the playing field are due in part to […]

Lamar Jackson is doing his thing, and the Baltimore Ravens are still NFL elite. And Mark Andrews got into the record books by setting a Ravens’ record with a touchdown against the Buccaneers on Monday night, according to a post on X by Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley. “Mark Andrews sets Ravens record with his 42nd […]

Folks, Super Bowl contenders don’t often leave their head coach at a loss for words. And they usually don’t have their quarterback get trolled for poor play. Ah, here’s the solution: The Atlanta Falcons’ loss to the Seahawks in Week 7 proves the Falcons aren’t a true Super Bowl Contender. This turned into a beatdown. […]

Not much good came out of the San Francisco 49ers loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Brandon Aiyuk is gone for the season, and Deebo Samuel wound up in the hospital. But Samuel sent an emotional message to Aiyuk amid injuries, according to a post on X by Coach Yac. “Know I’m gone lay it […]

The Minnesota Vikings experienced a tough loss to the Lions, falling at the hands of a tough one-two punch. But the close loss by the Vikings against a Super Bowl contender doesn’t prove they are in that race themselves. Late in the game, the Vikings made a nice comeback from an 11-point halftime deficit. They […]

Long seasons usually don’t develop this quickly, but the Tennessee Titans are struggling. The top receivers expressed frustration and head coach Brian Callahan is turning back to Will Levis. And that’s the right move because the Titans must not stick with Mason Rudolph over Levis as starting quarterback. Callahan said the Titans won’t go down […]

It’s looking ugly for the New York Jets. Just ask Stephen A. Smith. And whining by Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to be productive. But Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young shared a harsh warning to Rodgers about blaming reporters. Rodgers attacked reporters after the loss to the Steelers. He was asked what the Jets can […]

Turning in a big win that had surprisingly little to do with Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs took advantage of a lousy day by Brock Purdy. The Chiefs won with an elite defense, and head coach Andy Reid revealed a two-word motto for the beastly bunch. Those words are “demand better,” according to Sports […]

Fun things for the Washington Commanders included a pick-six. Not-so-fun things included an injury to Jayden Daniels. But not to worry, Daniels’ mom dropped a two-word injury update on the Washington quarterback. Daniels’ mom reassured Commanders’ fans about the impressive rookie, according to a post on X by Mz Jackson. “He’s fine #httc,” she wrote. […]

Even before he entered the game, Cleveland Browns backup QB Jameis Winston said he found joy in what Nick Chubb accomplished. It created more positive vibes than emanated from the crowd during Deshaun Watson’s injury. After the game, Winson provided a giddy response to Chubb’s touchdown in his return to the field, according to a […]

It started with a pregame benching of a receiver and didn’t end happily. The Cleveland Browns lost Deshaun Watson for the season. And eventually, they had to put emergency QB Jameis Winston into action despite his demotion during the week. The final score didn’t look too bad, but the Browns suffered a 21-14 loss to […]

Not only did the Houston Texans suffer the shame of Joe Mixon’s Lambeau Leap denial, they also had to watch Brandon McManus send them home sad. And after the game, DeMeco Ryans reacted to the altercation between Stefon Diggs and the Packers’ Jaire Alexander. Ryans said the players have a history with each other, according […]

Saquon Barkley didn’t expect to hear the boobirds in his first game against his former team. But his new head coach said Barkley has exceeded expectations already this year. Barkley got plenty of revenge in the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Giants, and it was summed up in one stat, according to a post on […]

Things are happy for a change with the Jacksonville Jaguars, even though the win over the Patriots came with injury news. And despite running back Tank Bigby’s big day, Doug Pederson made a declaration about Travis Etienne Jr. Etienne missed the Jaguars 32-16 win over the Patriots with a hamstring injury while Bigsby carried 26 […]

With a Week 7 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rematch against the San Francisco 49ers on the table, television ratings should skyrocket. Patrick Mahomes is excited while Kyle Shanahan still has bad memories. Ahead of the Chiefs-49ers game, we have our Chiefs Week 7 bold predictions. The Chiefs are undefeated at 5-0 in the 2024 […]

Even though the Jacksonville Jaguars had to navigate through Travis Etienne missing Sunday’s game with the Patriots, and Cam Robinson leaving the contest with an injury, they still managed to win. And that caused the owner’s son, Tony Kahn, to send a message to Doug Pederson and Jaguars fans after the London conquest. Kahn said […]

The Washington Commanders hope to have running back Brian Robinson Jr. back in the mix while quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to assault defenses with athleticism and sharp mental processing. With the Panthers up next, here are bold predictions for the Week 7 contest. While the Commanders’ defense seems to have a long way to go, […]

It’s hard to imagine the San Francisco 49ers have forgotten any of the Super Bowl. And they seem to know a big challenge awaits in the rematch. However, the Chiefs’ stance is one of respect as 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy got the ultimate endorsement from the defensive coordinator, according to a post on X by […]

It’s a never-ending stream of injuries in the National Football League, and Week 7 simply takes its place in line. Included in the current mix are likely season-ending blows to Detroit Lions’ star Aidan Hutchinson and Washington Commanders standout Jonathan Allen. But here is the rest of the outlook for the Week 7 fantasy football […]

It’s hard enough for the Philadelphia Eagles as they navigate the ups and downs of an overall young defense. That’s especially true when their head coach has trouble keeping his cool with the fans. And they also have to deal with rough injury updates for Jalen Carter and Darius Slay ahead of the clash with […]

If you need help with your fantasy football running backs for Week 7, look here. How about the quarterback position? Advice lives here. But if you need assistance picking a squad on the other side of the ball, this is the right place for our fantasy football defense rankings for Week 7. At the top […]

Perhaps the Atlanta Falcons are flying a little too high. But quarterback Kirk Cousins seems to be getting the job done. That’s true even though Drake London roasted him for giving off “dad vibes,” according to The Rich Eisen Show. “That’s what we love Kirk for,” London said. “He’s just a dad at the end […]

Yes, Jayden Daniels is still drawing rave reviews, but the Washington Commanders’ season isn’t looking so rosy because star defender Jonathan Allen is potentially out for the season. And they’re coming off a loss to the Ravens with these Commanders most to blame for the setback. Of course, when a team gets riddled on defense […]

It seems like Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is getting into problems with a lot of folks, including his defensive coordinator. Also, he’s had a few words with fans. And the latter is something former Eagles standout Jason Kelce got real about in regards to the coach taunting fans, according to the New Heights’ […]

Things haven’t gone well for the Cleveland Browns in 2024, including Nick Chubb revealing dark thoughts about last year’s injury. Also, they shipped top receiver Amari Cooper off to Buffalo for a couple of better rounds in the draft. Now they’ve been slapped with a “done” admission from rival coaches on the future of quarterback […]

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enjoy the spoils of their newfound running success, head coach Todd Bowles is riding high after a big division win. But here are two Buccaneers’ overreactions after their victory over the Saints. First, the Buccaneers are off to a 4-2 start this season. They’re surprisingly strong and deserve credit for […]

If anybody cares, Michael Irving has “sounded the alarm” about the Dallas Cowboys. And Skip Bayless is oddly emotional about the state of the team. Guys, it’s just football. But since people love to toss blame, here are three Cowboys, including Dak Prescott, most to blame for the loss to the Lions in Week 6. […]