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ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads, with a once-promising era centered around Zion Williamson teetering on the edge of collapse. What began as a story of untapped potential has devolved into a saga of constant uncertainty, trade rumors, frustration, and reevaluation. League […]

The final week of the regular season in fantasy football leagues is finally here. This weekend’s matchups will decide which teams make it to the fantasy playoffs, arguably the biggest hurdle of the entire season. The running back position is more important than ever in Week 14 since they can provide reliable points for your […]

Nobody could have ever guessed that the Los Angeles Clippers would cut ties with Chris Paul, arguably the best player in franchise history, days after they held a special video tribute for him in LA. Not only was a decision made by the organization to send Paul home and have him no longer affiliated with […]

Things haven’t gone swimmingly for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. And Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is pulling his usual stunts. But which of these struggling quarterbacks can turn things around in the Steelers-Ravens matchup in Week 14? Both teams enter with vanilla records of 6-6. Neither team is viewed as a significant playoff threat. […]

Deshaun Watson’s practice window is officially open, meaning the Cleveland Browns will have a decision to make in the next few weeks. It should be a rather easy decision, though. Whether Watson, who tore his Achilles tendon last October and then re-tore it less than three months later, will be physically able to play remains […]

Indiana and Ohio State are the top two teams in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. They are the only two teams still undefeated, but one will leave the Big Ten Championship Game with a loss. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with an Indiana-Ohio State prediction and pick. Indiana is […]

Charlotte, North Carolina, is the site of the ACC Championship Game as Duke faces off with Virginia. It is a rematch of a regular-season matchup, in which Virginia won 34-17. As the two prepare to face off, a Duke win could send the College Football Playoffs into chaos. Meanwhile, a Virginia win would likely send […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are miserably slogging through an uneven playoff run, and they seem to have a bottom-line problem. But they still have a shot, and here are bold predictions for their Week 14 Sunday Night Football clash against the Texans. Both teams hold playoff hopes, but they are somewhat tenuous, especially for the […]

Well, talk about a game that’s completely flipped the script. The Dallas Cowboys’ win over the Kansas City Chiefs came as a surprise to many. While Dallas has been playing well as of late, it still was a shock to see them go blow-for-blow against a rejuvenated Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, Kansas City was coming off […]

Sometimes, fantasy football managers focus on the wide receiver position. But don’t forget about your defense, and the full list is here. However, for some start ’em, sit ’em advice, here are some key defense and special teams units for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. If you like playing the hot hand, you […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have heard the noise. They know the narratives, the speculation, and the imaginative drama that tends to swirl anytime the season bends in unexpected directions. However, when asked about everything from rotations to chemistry to the latest social-media theories about Ja Morant and the locker room, Jaren Jackson Jr. barely blinked. Why? Because […]

It is the Big 12 Championship Game as BYU faces Texas Tech. The winner of the game will be heading to the College Football Playoff. It will be a rematch of a regular-season tilt that Texas Tech won 29-7. As the two prepare to face off on Saturday, it is time to make bold predictions […]

Gigi, the newest Mythic Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we’ll take a look at her attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible. Gigi is a close-range brawler with a unique method of attack and ability to teleport. Without further ado, let’s take a look at Gigi, the […]

If not for the innate chaos that their division brings, the Baltimore Ravens would be in deep trouble by now. After a sluggish start marred by an injury to Lamar Jackson, it seemed like the Ravens were out of the playoff picture. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ collapse in recent weeks and Jackson’s return gave Baltimore […]

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets square off on Sunday to finish their season series. Miami beat New York the first time around, winning 27-21 on Monday Night Football in Week 4. Now, Aaron Glenn’s squad has won three of their last five, and Mike McDaniel’s team has won three in a row. We […]

Week 14 is here. With it comes the high-wire tension that defines the end of the fantasy football regular season. For many managers, this week decides the difference between championship hopes or an early winter. Lineup decisions are never more pressure-packed than right now. Nowhere is that pressure heavier than at wide receiver. With injuries […]

The final week of the fantasy football regular season for most leagues is here. The stakes could not be higher. Week 14 is where playoff dreams are clinched or crushed. Quarterback decisions carry more weight than ever. With four teams on bye and multiple starters battling injuries or inconsistency, managers must navigate a treacherous landscape. […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles opted to move on from Darius Slay mere weeks after winning the Super Bowl, it left fans with mixed feelings. On one hand, Slay was a defining player of the Eagles’ Super Bowl run, an elite outside cornerback who helped to turn around an entire defense, and a leader in the […]

Anthony Edwards is considered one of the most exciting up-and-coming talents in the NBA. In his young career, Edwards has already earned three All-Star Game appearances and a pair of All-NBA Team selections. He has also led the Timberwolves to back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances. While he’s enjoying a steady rise, he still has a […]

When the Portland Trail Blazers signed Javonte Cooke before the start of the regular season, he became only the second active NBA player to have played all four years of college basketball at a Division 2 school. The only other current player to have played D2 for all of his college career is Brooklyn Nets […]

The Ohio State football team continues its journey through the 2025 season, by appearing in the Big Ten championship game Saturday. Ohio State is hoping to win another national championship and remain undefeated this season. Standing in the way are the Indiana Hoosiers, who like Ohio State are also undefeated at 12-0. The Buckeyes have […]

Many did not think the 2025 NBA rookie class would be anything special outside of Cooper Flagg. Well, we are learning very quickly that there are several rookies becoming essential parts of their new organizations outside of Flagg, and none more than Kon Knueppel with the Charlotte Hornets. Flagg was the big name coming out […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business in Week 13, crushing the Cleveland Browns 26-8 on Sunday. That win improved the 49ers to 9-4 on the season and has them positioned well ahead of the playoffs. Now the 49ers simply need to take care of business during their final four games of the regular […]

While the Baltimore Ravens deal with injury issues, quarterback Lamar Jackson handled a snipe from a reporter. And here are bold predictions for the Ravens’ rivalry game against the Steelers, with the AFC North lead on the line. Both teams enter the game with a record of 6-6. It looked like the Ravens were going […]

Injuries and setbacks are an unfortunate reality that can sometimes force members of a roster to elevate different aspects of their game. Even if a player does not permanently become the focal point of a team’s tendencies, the responsibilities learned during a time of crisis can pay dividends once full health is restored. Through their […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ top receiver will try to bounce back from a dud, while the Atlanta Falcons are hoping to get their best receiver back on the field. And here are bold predictions for the Week 14 clash between the Seahawks and Falcons. Seattle enters with a record of 9-3 as they chase the Bears […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 14 Predictions according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. Last week, Madden 26 went 10-6 in its predictions. Overall, the game is now 126-68 in predicting NFL games since Week 1 of the regular season. Can it improve those numbers in Week 14? […]

While the Washington Commanders deal with another tough loss, the Vikings are hopeful for the return of the struggling J.J. McCarthy. And here are the bold predictions for the Commanders’ Week 14 clash with the Vikings. The Commanders (3-9) will visit the Vikings, who enter with a nearly equal bad record of 4-8. Both teams […]

A likely playoff spot is on the line in the American Championship Game as North Texas visits Tulane. Tulane got the top spot in the conference due to having a higher ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings. Then, North Texas won a tie-breaker over Navy due to a head-to-head win. Now, the two face […]

The Kansas City Chiefs keep losing, and the Chicago Bears keep winning. Those are two things that may come off as shocking to many NFL fans. Week 13 is over, and the last week of byes will take place during Week 14. So, how does the NFL playoff picture stack up in both the AFC […]

Vanderbilt football has just capped a 10-2 season with an impressive win over Tennessee. The team was ranked 14th in the Week 14 College Football Playoff Rankings, and after the impressive final win of the year, Vanderbilt is making a case for the College Football Playoff. The case has a lot of merit, and Vandy […]

The Chicago Bears look as advertised during Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach. Chicago is 9-3 heading into Week 14 and looks like one of the NFL’s best teams. The Bears are riding a five-game winning streak and will carry that momentum into a huge matchup against the Packers. Chicago is now in sole […]

Of course, when you are chasing the fantasy football playoffs, you need a good running back. And try to spend time making sure you start the right guy at the quarterback position. But for those arcane leagues that still use kickers, here are the rankings for Week 14. It hasn’t been the best strategy to […]

The regular season has come to a close in college football. Ballots for the Heisman Memorial Trophy will soon be distributed and are due back on December 8th. Until then, voters will need to decide who takes home the most prestigious award in college football. The race tightened over the weekend, but there is still […]

It’s playoff time for some fantasy football leagues, so check out our wide receiver rankings. Also, don’t forget to spend time making a good decision for the tight end position. And here are our Week 14 defense and special teams rankings. Where is the best place to start? How about a place with temperatures expected […]

Alabama’s 2025 football campaign is a prime case study in how brand reputation can overshadow objective evaluation when it comes to playoff selection. The Crimson Tide, sitting at 10-2, is still being discussed for a College Football Playoff (CFP) berth, despite a resume littered with pitfalls no truly elite program would accept. Their signature blemish […]

Two AFC contenders moving in opposite directions collide on Sunday in Week 14. The Houston Texans travel to Arrowhead Stadium for a pivotal showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Houston enters the week fighting to stay in the AFC playoff picture after a frustrating stretch marked by offensive inconsistency and injuries. The Texans, though, have […]

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 […]

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee faces a pivotal decision this week as the final rankings approach. At 10-2, the Oklahoma Sooners are hovering on the bubble, hoping their brand name and a couple of signature wins will carry them into the 12-team field. But the uncomfortable truth is, Oklahoma doesn’t deserve to be there. […]