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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. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are currently riding a three-game winning streak. They head to Ford Field for a Week 14 Thursday Night Football showdown with the Detroit Lions. Detroit enters the matchup after a tough 31–24 Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Lions continue a two-month trend of alternating wins and losses. Jared Goff […]

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 […]