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Talk about a reality check for the Los Angeles Lakers. They were always going to be underdogs against the Detroit Pistons during their Tuesday night game. However, the expectation was that LA was at least going to put up a fight against the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference. Instead, the Lakers got demolished by […]

The San Francisco 49ers came into their game against the Chicago Bears without one of their key players. Tight end George Kittle missed the game due to an ankle injury. While the 49ers have a solid wide receiver core and the weapon that is Christian McCaffrey, having a reliable tight end was still important to […]

This season has not been kind to the Las Vegas Raiders. While most teams are experiencing the highs of a division win or the thrill of a playoff hunt, the Raiders have been sitting at the bottom of the league for nearly the entire year. It’s been a rough year for Las Vegas, to the […]

The Chicago Bears were dealt a tough blow before their playoff run. Against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17, linebacker Noah Sewell went down with what seemed like a lower leg injury. Unfortunately, it’s been confirmed that the linebacker has suffered a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season. “#Bears LB Noah Sewell, who has […]

This season has been a special form of misery for the New York Giants. The season started off sour, then they had some hope in the middle of the season. However, after a couple of unfortunate injuries, New York is now fighting not for a playoff spot, but for a high draft pick. It’s been […]

The Buffalo Bills lost a heartbreaker this Sunday. Facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo was on the verge of completing a 13-point comeback late in the fourth quarter of their game. After scoring on a Tush Push against Philly, the Bills went for the bold option of going for two with just seven seconds […]

They’re back. The New England Patriots are once again on top of the AFC East. After winning this week against the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Pats have secured the division and at least one home game in the playoffs. After missing the playoffs since 2021, they’re […]

This might be Brock Purdy’s magnum opus. With a shot at the first seed on the line, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback had his best game in his career. Purdy had five total touchdowns on the night – two rushing touchdowns and three passing touchdowns – to lead the 49ers to a 42-38 win over […]

Derrick Henry finally had his signature game. The last few weeks have been frustrating for both Henry and Baltimore Ravens fans. Despite continuing to still be a dominant back, Baltimore has inexplicably frozen out Henry on multiple occasions. Against the New England Patriots in particular, the Ravens seemingly benching Henry in the second half was […]

There’s a new ruler of the AFC West. After years of dominance by the Kansas City Chiefs, the multi-time champions have fallen this season. In their stead, the Denver Broncos have assumed control of the division. With a 13-3 record this season, Denver is on top of not only the AFC West, but the entire […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have once again clinched a winning season under Mike Tomlin. That’s been the one consistent thing throughout the head coach’s tenure in Pittsburgh. That being said, a winning season hasn’t always guaranteed a playoff berth over the last few years. The Steelers could change that in Week 17. The Steelers are set […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made an insane comeback this season. They started at the bottom of the AFC South this season, partly due to their own issues and partly due to the Indianapolis Colts’ resurgence. With the Colts dropping off as of late, though, the Jaguars took advantage and went on a six-game winning streak […]

Who expected the Seattle Seahawks to be here? Before the start of the season, Seattle was pegged to be a middle-of-the-pack team this year. Perhaps they’d be a high Wild Card team at best. Yet, here we are. With two games left in the season, the Seahawks hold the first seed in the NFC. It’s […]

Myles Garrett is this close to chasing greatness. The Cleveland Browns star pass rusher is just one sack away from breaking the single-season sack record in the NFL. In a year filled with misery for his team, Garrett getting that record would be a nice consolation prize. The sack record would feel much better if […]

The 2026 Pro Bowl rosters have been announced! The New England Patriots will have two representatives at the annual All-Star festivities. Quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzales have been selected to represent the Patriots in the yearly games. However, if you ask the Pats, at least one more player should’ve been in the games. […]

The Los Angeles Rams have clinched a playoff spot, but they have higher ambitions. Despite it’s recent reputation as a playoff team killer, the number one seed in each conference is still highly coveted. When used properly, a bye week before the playoffs is a godsend. The Rams seemed like they were on track to […]

When the Cleveland Browns started Shedeur Sanders late in the season, there was a question left hanging in the air. “Is Shedeur Sanders the answer to the Browns’ prayers for a franchise quarterback?” The rookie quarterback has a lot of hype around him, but there were also noticeable gaps in his game. The last few […]

RJ Harvey has made the most of his situation with the Denver Broncos. The rookie running back started the year behind veteran running back JK Dobbins. Dobbins was having a solid season, leaving Harvey to lurk in the shadows as a promising rookie who wasn’t as featured. Once Dobbins went down with an injury, though, […]

The Denver Broncos found themselves in a precarious position against the Kansas City Chiefs. Against the former Super Bowl winners, Denver was tied at 13 with Kansas City after the two-minute warning. Denver had the ball at the Chiefs’ nine-yard line and was facing a fourth-and-two. And then, the Broncos got bailed out by a […]

This season has not been kind to the Sacramento Kings. At 7-23 this season, there hasn’t been a lot of bright spots for the team over the last few months. Against the Detroit Pistons, the contrast between the surging Detroit squad and the struggling Sacramento team couldn’t have been any more obvious. Despite losing to […]

San Francisco 49ers fans remember the dreadful 2023 NFL playoffs. After a magical season where Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy rose to the top of the QB food chain, San Francisco was ready to take on the entire world. Instead, though, their NFC Championship Game became a bloodbath for their quarterback room. Against the Philadelphia Eagles […]

The Tennessee Titans got a feel-good win this Sunday. Facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Titans played a level of football they haven’t seen this season. The result was a convincing 26-9 win against the reigning AFC champions that gives fans hope for the following season. After the win, Titans star defensive tackle […]

The snap is an underrated part of football. It looks easy in theory: the center either hands the ball off to the quarterback or throws it to him between his legs to start the play. However, there’s a lot more nuance to taking the snap. Quarterbacks often have a specific way of wanting the ball […]

Talk about an improbable turnaround! In a crazy turn of events, the Carolina Panthers are currently on top of the NFC South. After beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in Week 16, Carolina holds a one-game advantage over the reigning division champions. Now, the Panthers are on the verge of their first playoff game since […]

In every NFL season, there’s always going to be a game that you know is going to be a complete tank-fest. There’s always going to be a few teams every season with nothing to play for except a better draft position. This season, the New York Giants and the Las Vegas Raiders are two teams […]

Aaron Rodgers is out of the NFC North, but he’s still tormenting the Detroit Lions. Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Lions in Week 16. Detroit needed a win to keep its playoff hopes alive. Despite their best efforts, though, Rodgers guided the Steelers to a nail-biting 29-24 win to send Detroit’s playoff chances plummeting. Rodgers […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting some much-needed backup in Week 17. While they’ve already clinched a playoff spot after their Week 16 win over the Washington Commanders, getting back their players from the injury list is their new top priority. Against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17, the Eagles will be getting two of their […]

Bear Down, baby! The Chicago Bears broke their six-game losing streak at home against the Green Bay Packers in dramatic fashion. The Bears came back from a 16-6 deficit to win 22-16 and secure control of the NFC North. It was DJ Moore who dealt the final blow against the Packers, burning Keisean Nixon on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in do-or-die mode now. With just three games left in the season, the Steelers are locked into a battle with the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North crown. That division title is both teams’ only chance of winning a playoff spot, so both teams will be battling against each other in […]

This isn’t your old-school Chicago Bears. Time and time again, Chicago has shed their “loser” reputation this season. Games that other Bears teams of old would’ve lost, they turned into wins. In Week 16, they made their biggest statement yet again, coming back against the Green Bay Packers on the road to take full control […]

Update: Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson will play vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Clutchpoints’ Joey Mistretta. The Dallas Mavericks visit the Philadelphia on Saturday night. Star forward/center Anthony Davis is on the injury report alongside Klay Thompson, with the former being listed as probable and the latter as questionable. Davis is dealing with an […]

The Tennessee Titans need a new coach for next season. After firing Brian Callahan midway through this year, Tennessee is looking for someone new to lead a new era of football. It’s become painfully clear over the last few weeks that interim head coach Mike McCoy is not fit to lead this team. Who are […]

Well, well, well. Isn’t this a pleasant surprise for the Seattle Seahawks? Coming into the season, fans had relatively low expectations for this team. After trading away Geno Smith and acquiring Sam Darnold, many did not believe in this team. While they were expected to be a playoff team, they weren’t supposed to be any […]

Baker Mayfield’s time with the Carolina Panthers was… not great, to say the least. After his exit from the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield struggled mightily with the team. That, coupled with issues with the coaching staff, led to Mayfield’s swift exit that season. He would eventually join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he’d find his groove […]

The New York Jets are not taking any chances with Garrett Wilson. The star wide receiver has been out for over a month with a knee injury. With just three games left in the season, the Jets aren’t risking their star WR’s health any more. New York is shutting down Wilson for the season, per […]

The air is a little different around the AFC this season. Over the last few years, we’ve had the usual suspects show up on top of the conference. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens were the three big contenders in the AFC. While there were occasional challengers to the throne, the AFC […]

The Seattle Seahawks are on top of the NFC! With their win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16, Seattle now leads the NFC with 12 wins this year. Thanks to timely plays from their offense, Seattle was able to overcome a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter of the game and eventually win […]

The NFC West has been a complete bloodbath this season. They have three teams with 10 wins this season, and all three teams are vying for the top seed in the NFC. Their games this season have been instant classics, bloodbaths between two juggernauts looking to dominate the competition. The Thursday night game between the […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season. No one really thought that Toronto, of all teams, would be one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference. Yet, here we are: the Raptors are 16-11 and are gunning for one of the top seeds in the East. […]