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Playoff berths and divisional races are heating up in the NFL, as Week 16 had plenty of fireworks, starting with Thursday Night Football. A few defensive showdowns, a few high-scoring affairs, and a few blowouts all factor into the changes in ClutchPoints’ Week 17 NFL Power Rankings. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 17 NFL Power Rankings […]

If you are reading this article, then congratulations! You escaped the injury bug in the first round of the fantasy football playoffs, and you are one step closer to playing for a championship. The Week 16 NFL Power Rankings includes quite a few options to help plug some gaps in any of your rosters, as […]

Injuries ravaged teams in Week 15, taking out quite a few big names on teams looking to make progress in their respective playoff races. Injuries, combined with a few key losses in tight divisional races, created a few changes in ClutchPoints’ Week 16 NFL Power Rankings. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 16 NFL Power Rankings to […]

It is finally time to plan for your fantasy football playoffs, as your Week 15 waiver wire pickups are the most important of your fantasy season. With injuries to CeeDee Lamb, Jayden Daniels, Tee Higgins, and others impacting who is available, nailing your pickups this week is crucial. The following list includes players rostered on […]

It was a week of weather-impacted games in Week 14, as both snow and rain impacted quite a few games in the early-afternoon slate. Both conferences had some shuffling in their respective playoff brackets, creating a few changes in ClutchPoints’ Week 15 NFL Power Rankings. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 15 NFL Power Rankings to see […]

For most fantasy football leagues, the playoffs begin in Week 15, giving you only one more week to build out your roster. And while you probably have a pretty good idea how likely you are to make the postseason, your Week 14 waiver wire pickups could make the difference between the playoffs and the toilet […]

It was a week of upsets and uber-competitive games, beginning with a really fun slate of Thanksgiving games. A couple of upsets really turned the NFL playoff picture on its head, creating a few changes in ClutchPoints’ Week 14 NFL Power Rankings, including at the top. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 14 NFL Power Rankings to […]

We are 12 full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are 12 weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates – or stay ahead of them – with these Week 13 waiver wire pickups. As […]

It was a week of overtime games and comeback showings in Week 12, making for quite the exciting week of football. It was also a low-scoring week, as only three teams in the early-and-late afternoon slates scored 30-plus points. Even so, ClutchPoints’ Week 13 NFL Power Rankings does have a few changes, even if the […]

We are 11 full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are 11 weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates— or stay ahead of them—with these Week 12 waiver wire pickups. As you look to […]

Week 11 was a low-scoring affair, as windy weather and tons of turnovers dominated this week of football. Of the games played during the early and late-afternoon slates, four winners failed to eclipse the 25-point mark, while only three teams scored 35 or more. Even so, ClutchPoints’ Week 12 NFL Power Rankings does have a […]

We are 10 full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are 10 weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates—or stay ahead of them—with these Week 11 waiver wire pickups. As you look to start […]

Week 10 was the week of upsets and low-scoring matchups in the noon slate, as only three teams during that grouping of games scored 30-plus points. With two teams finally earning their second wins on the year and divisional races getting even tighter, ClutchPoints’ Week 11 NFL Power Rankings saw quite a lot of movement. […]

We are nine full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are eight weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates – or stay ahead of them – with these Week 10 waiver wire pickups. Injuries […]

Week 9 was a week for upsets in the NFL, as a few favorites dropped their second games of the season. While it wasn’t a high-scoring week, there was at least one shootout matchup that saw both teams put up 40 points. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 10 NFL Power Rankings to see where your team […]

The Atlanta Braves are one of the most storied franchises in all of Major League Baseball, making a name for themselves even before they settled in Atlanta. Plenty of big-name players have passed through their roster, and while their recent success certainly has made headlines, 2025’s struggles notwithstanding, so have some of their first seasons […]

We are eight full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are eight weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates—or stay ahead of them—with these Week 9 waiver wire pickups. With byemageddon out of the […]

A high-scoring Thursday Night Football affair helped start off Week 8, and the Sunday Night Football matchup this week pitted two playoff contenders from opposite conferences. Six winners in Week 8 put up 35-plus points in a week that saw a lot of points scored but also featured six teams on bye. Check out ClutchPoints’ […]

We are six full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are six weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates – or stay ahead of them – with these Week 7 waiver wire pickups. With […]

A shocking Thursday Night Football affair kicked off Week 6 with a bang, throwing ClutchPoints’ Week 7 NFL Power Rankings for a bit of a loop. With the Philadelphia Eagles looking like a shell of themselves at home against the New York Giants, the NFC playoff picture looks a bit different. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week […]

We are five full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are three weeks into your fantasy football season. Injuries have ravaged the fantasy football landscape so far, but you can catch back up to your leaguemates – or stay ahead of them – with these Week 6 waiver wire pickups. The […]

Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season was full of offensive firepower, as six teams scored at least 35 points this week. We have a new team atop the Week 6 NFL Power Rankings after both undefeated teams dropped their first games of the season. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 6 NFL Power Rankings to see […]

We are four weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are four weeks into your fantasy football season. Plenty of standout performances from key players, as well as goose eggs from highly-drafted players, has made this season tough to predict thus far. The depth of your fantasy football roster is already being […]

The first international game of the 2025 NFL season helped kick off the Sunday slate in Week 4, as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings faced off in Dublin, Ireland. The top team in ClutchPoints’ Week 5 NFL Power Rankings once again remains the same after a strong showing this week. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week […]

We are three full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are three weeks into your fantasy football season. Plenty of standout performances from key players, as well as goose eggs from highly-drafted players, has made this season tough to predict thus far. The depth of your fantasy football roster is already […]

It was an odd week for NFL teams in Week 3, as defenses and special teams ruled the week with their blocked kicks and return touchdowns. This weird week definitely caused some movement in ClutchPoints’ Week 4 NFL Power Rankings, although the team at the top is no different. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 4 NFL […]

We are two full weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and with that, you are two weeks into your fantasy football season. Plenty of standout performances from key players, as well as goose eggs from highly-drafted players, has made this season tough to predict thus far, but you can turn that all around in your […]

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season was quite the high-scoring week, with nine teams putting up 30 or more points through Sunday’s games. With the Green Bay Packers crushing the Washington Commanders to kick off this week in their Thursday night matchup, Week 2 got off to a fast start for one NFC contender. […]

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season was full of surprises as we welcomed back football. With the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys kicking off this week with a Thursday night matchup, that fast-paced game (at least in the first half) was a great way to start. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 2 NFL Power Rankings […]

The 2025 NFL season is finally upon us as the long offseason has come and gone. With the Philadelphia Eagles looking to become repeat Super Bowl champions and the Tennessee Titans starting yet another rookie quarterback, the first NFL Power Rankings of the year captures everything you are looking for. See where your team lands […]

Most analysis for your fantasy football drafts focus on the running back and wide receiver position, arguably the two most important to do right. But you have to hit on the quarterback spot too, as that position can make or break your chances at winning your league. Average draft position (also known as ADP) dictates […]

The running back position is the most polarizing position to draft in fantasy football, as there are many different metrics that go into grading this group. Burned last year by Christian McCaffrey’s injuries, a breakout year from Chase Brown just goes to show how uncertain the RB position can be. Average draft position (also known […]

Your days of planning for your 2025 fantasy football drafts are dwindling, as the 2025 NFL season is right around the corner. With household names and top-tier rookies vying for roster spots, it can be tough to know how to tackle your drafts. Read through the following two-round fantasy football mock draft that provides reasons […]

It is finally time to be building out your fantasy football draft strategies for the 2025 NFL season. With the start of the campaign just weeks away, starting to determine your draft plans now will help set you apart from your leaguemates. For the final installment in ClutchPoints’ positional rankings, let’s take a deep dive […]

It is finally time to build out your fantasy football draft strategies for the 2025 NFL season. With the start of the season just weeks away, starting to determine your draft plans now will help set you apart from your league mates. For the third installment of ClutchPoints’ positional rankings, let’s take a deep dive […]

It is finally time to be building out your fantasy football draft strategies for the 2025 NFL season. With the start of the season just weeks away, starting to determine your draft plans now will help set you apart from your league mates. For the second installment of ClutchPoints’ positional rankings, let’s take a deep […]

It is finally time to be building out your fantasy football draft strategies for the 2025 NFL season. With the start of the season just weeks away, starting to determine your draft plans now will help set you apart from your leaguemates. To kick off ClutchPoints’ positional rankings, let’s take a deep dive into the […]

It’s safe to say that things need to change for the New England Patriots on offense, as they ranked at or near the bottom in major offensive categories in 2024. Having played from behind often last season, their offense became too one-sided, resulting in their lopsided stats and record. While quarterback Drake Maye showed plenty […]

Fresh off their first postseason appearance since the 2014 NFL season, the Denver Broncos are looking to build off their success from Bo Nix’s rookie season as they head into 2025. But fighting an uphill battle in the league’s toughest division won’t make things easy for Denver. Their offense is dependent on Nix taking a […]