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The New York Giants were overwhelmed by the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Despite Jaxson Dart’s return from a concussion that sidelined him for two games, the Giants were noncompetitive in the 33-15 rout. The last time the Giants played in prime time, they beat the Eagles on Thursday Night Football in Week […]

The fantasy football regular season is reaching its tipping point. Week 14 carries massive implications for playoff-bound teams and bubble squads alike. Lineups are tightening, and margins are razor-thin. As such, identifying the right tight end can be the difference between extending your season or watching it end early. The position continues to offer high-end […]

Week 14 usually marks the final and often most chaotic week of the fantasy football regular season. With playoff spots and seeding on the line, every player decision becomes magnified. This week also brings the final round of NFL byes. Four teams go off the board and force fantasy managers to navigate thin benches at […]

Feast Week has come and gone in college basketball, and with it came plenty of change in ClutchPoints’ power rankings. With a number of big in-season tournaments having come to a conclusion, how does the top-25 stack up? 25. St. John’s Georgetown and NC State both fall out of the top 25, and St. John’s […]

Week 14 brings the final, pressure-packed chapter of the regular season for most fantasy football leagues. Every lineup decision obviously matters. One wrong move could end months of work. One savvy substitution could punch your ticket to the playoffs. With four bye-week teams (New England, San Francisco, Carolina, New York) and injuries sidelining several fantasy-relevant […]

Week 14 is judgment week in countless fantasy football leagues. The final week of the regular season arrives with heightened stakes, complicated lineup decisions, and the added wrinkle of four teams on bye. With playoff berths and seeding on the line, managers need clarity at quarterback. Whether you’re fighting for a final postseason spot or […]

While the Dallas Cowboys come in flying high, at least the Detroit Lions recognize this may be their only path to the playoffs. And here are the fantasy football Week 14 start ‘em and sit ‘em players for the Cowboys clash against the Lions. The Thursday Night Football showdown will feature the Cowboys at 6-5-1 […]

Former NFL star Marshall Faulk was officially announced as head coach of the Jaguars on Monday afternoon. And, one thing was clear, he looks to bring winning back to the Bluff. “I look forward to putting a winning football team out there that you’re happy to support. I look forward to putting a winning football […]

Rivalry weekend is over, and the regular season has come to a close. As some Top 25 teams fell, there is some shuffling in the rankings. Other teams spent the weekend solidifying their status as top teams. Meanwhile, the coaching carousel is spinning, causing some major shakeups for some teams. With all the movement, it […]

No, the sky isn’t falling, as Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said on Sunday, but it is starting to descend. One-fourth of the way into the 2025-26 NBA season, the wine and gold look like pretenders, not contenders, further fueling their loudest critics’ fire with a 12-9 record. Suffering an all-too-familiar-feeling loss for the […]

Over the last couple of seasons, the NBA MVP race has come down to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic battling for the award in the final weeks of the season. It seems like that is where we are heading yet again, but this time, Luka Doncic is the third horseman in this race. What Luka […]

There were special moments for the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, including a milestone accomplishment. But here are the Commanders most to blame for the crushing overtime loss to the Broncos. What matters most is that the Broncos earned the 27-26 win, thanks to a tremendous defensive play by Nik Bonitto. He swatted down […]

The 2025 NFL regular season is almost over, with just five weeks before the playoffs. As the postseason draws nearer, injuries become all the more important for contending teams. Suffering a major injury so close to the playoffs can end a player’s season for good. And even a minor injury could still have them hobbled […]

The early portion of the 2025-26 NCAA women’s college basketball season, including Feast Week, often provides the first real evidence of who may be prepared to contend in March. While preseason polls and projections offer a baseline, what happens on the court in November and early December begins to shape which programs have the talent […]

If you listen to people who get paid a lot of money, Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears are a legitimate Super Bowl threat. Also, the Denver Broncos seem to qualify. And while there is nothing inherently wrong with those takes, the NFL should stand for the National Fluid League. Just wait. It will change. Think about […]

During the 2025 NFL season, there are a lot of teams pushing for a playoff spot, and just as many contending for the number one pick. That leaves few teams stuck somewhere in the middle, and with so few truly mediocre teams this year, there is quite a large race for the first overall selection […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers’ third straight loss on Sunday night to Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics, sophomore swingman Jaylon Tyson vented to reporters about the state of the Cavs as November drew to an official close. “I just think we’re in cruise control, right? As a team, I think that we’re not hungry enough,” […]

Cam Ward wasn’t the most highly touted number one pick ever, but the 2025 first overall selection of the Tennessee Titans was still expected to be a superstar. The Titans are struggling, and thus far, the rookie from Miami hasn’t met expectations. Ward has plenty of time to reach his potential, but his uninspiring start […]

When the New York Knicks decided to fire Tom Thibodeau and hire Mike Brown, they did so with the intention of winning the 2026 NBA Finals. A 2-3 start to the season had the Knicks’ faithful a little uneasy, but since then, this team has started to figure out who they are, emerging as one […]

Miami Hurricanes football has built a compelling case for inclusion in the College Football Playoff despite their 10-2 regular season record. Coach Mario Cristobal’s squad has demonstrated championship-caliber performance throughout a tumultuous season marked by adversity, resilience, and signature victories that define tournament-worthy teams. The Hurricanes possess a head-to-head win over fellow playoff contender Notre […]

The BYU Cougars sit at 11-1 with one of the strongest resumes in college football, yet they’re ranked No. 11 and treated like an afterthought. Their body of work demands recognition, and BYU has earned a playoff spot on merit alone. The Cougars closed their regular season with a 41-21 victory over the Central Florida […]

2025 has been the year of Safdie. Following their split, Benny and Josh Safdie made individual feature films. First was Benny’s The Smashing Machine, a Mark Kerr biopic starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Now, we have Josh’s  Timothée Chalamet-led Marty Supreme, a ping-pong — sorry, table tennis — movie. Even if the movies aren’t necessarily […]

Texas has earned its place in the College Football Playoff despite their 9-3 record. Coach Steve Sarkisian’s squad delivered when it mattered most by defeating the previously undefeated No. 3 Texas A&M team 27-17 in Friday’s rivalry showdown, cementing an argument that their quality of wins far outweighs the narrative surrounding their three losses. The […]

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 […]

The narrative surrounding Notre Dame’s resurgence has been carefully crafted and aggressively marketed. After stumbling out of the gate with losses to Miami and Texas A&M, the Fighting Irish rattled off ten consecutive victories to work their way into the college football conversation. Their recent dominance has earned them respect, hype, and a seemingly legitimate […]

The Iron Bowl is never short on drama. However, Auburn’s Week 14 loss to Alabama may haunt the Tigers for years. They entered Tuscaloosa playing their best football of the season. Auburn outgained the No. 10 Crimson Tide, controlled long stretches of the game, and had multiple chances late to tie or take the lead. […]

When Michigan and Ohio State football meet, stakes are always high. The 2025 edition of The Game, though, carried playoff implications, Heisman campaigns, and legacy-defining expectations. For Michigan, it turned out to be a rude awakening. The No. 15 Wolverines walked into Columbus seeking a another win in the rivalry. Instead, they were humbled 27-9 […]

For Texas A&M, Week 14 was supposed to be a chance to cap an undefeated season with a victory over their bitter rivals. They were supposed to solidify their case for a College Football Playoff berth. Instead, the night became a harsh reminder of how quickly momentum can shift. It showed how brutally a rivalry […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 13 desperate to regain momentum in a tight AFC playoff race. Instead, they walked off their home field stunned and exposed. What began as a gritty defensive battle spiraled into an outright collapse. The Buffalo Bills outscored Pittsburgh 23-0 in the second half, turning a 7-3 Steelers advantage into an […]

The education of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears is being guided by a unique coaching perspective, one that sees flashes of two distinct, brilliant point guards from James Borrego’s past. The Big Easy’s interim bench boss has coached Tony Parker and LaMelo Ball, seeing a bit of both in Fears. Everyone in the building […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have flipped the script on their early-season struggles, turning potential embarrassment into a surge of confidence with back-to-back road comebacks. Overcoming double-digit deficits to edge the New Orleans Pelicans (132-128) in overtime and the LA Clippers (112-107) has boosted the Beale Street-based squad into 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Grizzlies look […]

The Indianapolis Colts entered Week 13 with a perfect home record. They carried legitimate AFC playoff aspirations and an opportunity to create separation in a crowded postseason race. Instead, they walked out of Lucas Oil Stadium stunned. They absorbed a frustrating, controversial, but ultimately self-inflicted 20-16 loss to the division rival Houston Texans. What made […]

The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and the College Football Playoff picture is clearer than ever. Rivalry Week was devoid of chaos on Saturday after Texas A&M suffered its first loss of the season against Texas on Friday night. Oklahoma and Alabama both survived close calls late on Saturday, and Oregon rolled over […]

The drama surrounding Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and the LSU football program appears to be coming to an end. On Sunday, it was all but announced that Kiffin will be heading to Baton Rouge, after leading Ole Miss since 2020. While Kiffin has had a lot of success at Ole Miss, the final […]

The Chicago Bulls walked into the season with quiet confidence, a healthy roster, and perhaps the strongest continuity core in the Eastern Conference. At one point, they were 6-1, looking like a team ready to erase years of inconsistency and finally make a legitimate playoff push. But reality, as it tends to do in the […]

At just over a month into the new NBA season, the trade market is already beginning to take shape, and one name continues to surface with increasing frequency: Zach LaVine. The All-Star guard hasn’t had the smoothest transition with the Sacramento Kings, and with the team stumbling to a disappointing 5-15 start, rival executives are […]

Streaming kickers isn’t glamorous. It wins fantasy football matchups, though. This is especially true in Week 13, when playoff hopes hang by a thread. No teams aare on bye and injuries are thinning out reliable options. As such, managers are again turning to the waiver wire searching for accuracy, opportunity, and favorable matchups. The good […]

Fantasy football managers know the drill. When the playoff race tightens, the tight end position becomes a weekly minefield. Injuries, snap fluctuations, and wildly inconsistent usage can sink even the most carefully planned lineup. That’s why Week 13’s slate of last-minute tight end streaming options is so important. Several TEs offer real potential to deliver […]

In Week 13, the Philadelphia Eagles were seemingly set up for success. After suffering a last-second wakeup call against their division rival Dallas Cowboys the week prior, Philadelphia was at home, on Amazon Prime, up against one of the worst defenses in the NFL. Granted, the Cowboys’ defense was bad the week prior, too, but […]