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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 […]

The pressure is officially on. Week 13 brings the final stretch before fantasy football playoff brackets lock in. Managers everywhere are scrambling to plug roster holes created by injuries, inconsistent workloads, and late-season volatility. With no teams on bye and several backfields in flux, the waiver wire becomes a battlefield of opportunity. For those who […]

Dan Lanning doesn’t have to admit it, but when Ohio State beat Michigan in their annual border war and clinched a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game, the top-ranked team in the country did the Ducks a favor. If Ohio State had lost to Michigan for a fifth consecutive year, Oregon would have been […]

No position gets streamed in fantasy football more than defense, with many managers hunting for a new D/ST unit each week. The Week 13 slate creates several intriguing matchups, which leaves no shortage of serviceable options, even late in the week. The D/ST position can be frustratingly volatile, but many teams are set up for […]

Lane Kiffin has a big decision to make, and reportedly, he’s pretty close to making it. Nearing the end of his sixth season as Ole Miss head football coach, Kiffin has successfully rehabilitated his image after a pair of embarrassing firings and a pair of abrupt departures that negatively affected his reputation. With a successful […]

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 is finally here and has the fans all geared up. On Nov. 29, 2025, WWE is set to host one of its annual traditional PLEs at Petco Park in San Diego, California. With four huge matches confirmed for the show, here is ClutchPoints’ prediction for the PLE. The Stamford-based promotion […]

The 2025-26 Chicago Bulls started the season 5-0, punctuated by a 135-125 win over the New York Knicks that had color commentator and analyst Stacey King declaring that this team was “the real deal”. Suffice to say, that proclamation was a bit premature. The Bulls have played uneven basketball since then, and they now have […]

The NFL’s celebration of Thanksgiving is already behind us, but Week 13 is just getting started for all the fantasy football managers prepping for the impending playoffs. Major teams played during the week, leaving a number of starting fantasy quarterbacks already through with their Week 13 action. Sunday will be here soon, so we’ll take […]

The NFL’s celebration of Thanksgiving is already behind us, but Week 13 is just getting started for all the fantasy football managers prepping for the impending playoffs. Major teams were in action during the week, leaving a number of starting fantasy wide receivers already through with their Week 13 action. Sunday will be here soon, […]

NEW YORK– The New York Knicks have been slowly building their case as one of the most seasoned teams in the Eastern Conference, and their 118-109 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night served as a reminder of the offensive firepower that the group boasts. Despite surrendering 62 first-half points to the Bucks, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti had plenty to be thankful for at Thanksgiving dinner this year, following his team’s first NBA championship, and its dominant 18-1 regular-season record. It’s the best start in franchise history, and while All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is tying Michael Jordan for feats the NBA hasn’t seen in nearly 40 years, […]

Since JJ Redick has been head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s stressed what he calls a ‘banshee’ mentality. That is, in his words, “in Laker culture it’s somebody who’s all in two feet in the circle. A faucet, not a drink. It’s somebody who’s just all in full tilt,” Redick explained prior to […]

While the New England Patriots wonder when they will get a key offensive lineman back, the New York Giants received positive news about their rookie quarterback. And here are bold predictions for these teams’ Week 13 Monday Night Football clash. The Patriots (10-2) stand strong as one of the AFC’s best teams. Meanwhile, the Giants […]

It is the 120th meeting between Vanderbilt and Tennessee. Vanderbilt is looking to win ten games for the first time in program history, while Tennessee is looking to ruin their season. As the two face off, it is time to make bold predictions on the game. The Commodores received good news ahead of the game, […]

It is the 121st all-time meeting between Michigan and Ohio State, in The Game. Ohio State looks to remain undefeated as Michigan is looking for a fifth straight win over its bitter rival. As the two teams set to clash on Saturday, it is time to make bold predictions about the Michigan Wolverines. Ohio State […]

As the NBA calendar flips to December, trade talks and rumors around the NBA are beginning to surface. Many players who signed contracts this offseason become eligible to be traded on Dec. 15, and this is normally a period where front offices begin devising their plans for February’s trade deadline. Last season, Dennis Schroder was […]

Things were frustrating at Ford Field as the Detroit Lions fell to the Green Bay Packers. They are now 7-5, and in serious danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. With a critical game against the Packers, the Lions failed to get the job done and endured a season sweep at the hands […]

The Michigan Wolverines spent three days in Las Vegas proving they belong in a different conversation than the rest of college basketball. The Wolverines didn’t just win the Players Era Festival championship. They obliterated it. Dusty May’s squad dismantled the San Diego State Aztecs by 40, crushed No. 21 Auburn Tigers by 30, and embarrassed […]

After a convincing Thanksgiving Day win, the Dallas Cowboys see their schedule melt into creampuff land. The Cowboys are the team nobody wants to play, and they can make some noise in the NFC playoffs. This isn’t table-talk fodder. The Cowboys are the real deal, folks. Dallas improved to 6-5-1 with a 31-28 victory over […]

It couldn’t have gone much worse for the Baltimore Ravens against the Bengals. And players are even calling for changes. Furthermore, it’s time to put the Ravens on fraud watch after the five-turnover disaster versus the Bengals. A five-game winning streak came to a crushing halt for the Ravens, who fell to 32-14. Joe Burrow […]

The Denver Broncos should get a key player back this week. However, the Washington  Commanders might also get a star back. And here are the bold predictions for their week 13 Sunday Night Football clash. The Broncos are flying high with a record of 9-2 and Super Bowl aspirations. Meanwhile, the Commanders are suffering through […]

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames is finally here! With 2025 coming to a close, WWE is now set to host one of its traditional year-end PLEs. With John Cena also set to compete in his final-ever PLE, fans are already looking forward to it. Survivor Series: WarGames is officially set to take place at Petco Park in San Diego, California, […]

The Baltimore Ravens are in deep, deep trouble. With Lamar Jackson returning from nearly a month-long absence due to injury, there was hope that Baltimore could regain control of the AFC North. It did seem like the Ravens were starting to get it together, stringing wins against the Dolphins, Vikings, Jets, and Browns. However, hiding […]

Week 13 brings a classic AFC South matchup with wildly different stakes. The Jacksonville Jaguars head to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans. Jacksonville is fighting to solidify its playoff position. Meanwhile, Tennessee is trying to salvage pride in a lost season. This divisional battle promises physical football, emerging young talent, and plenty of […]

Week 13 delivers one of the league’s most intriguing cross-conference matchups. The red-hot Los Angeles Rams travel to Charlotte to face a resilient Carolina Panthers squad fighting to stay alive in the NFC playoff race. The Rams are playing like Super Bowl contenders. The Panthers are showing flashes of growth under Dave Canales. As such, […]

Week 13 brings a matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. Both, though, are clinging to playoff hope in their respective conferences. The 4-7 Atlanta Falcons are fresh off a much-needed division win over the New Orleans Saints. They head to MetLife Stadium looking to build a late-season surge. The 2-9 New York Jets […]

Week 13 brings an unexpectedly intriguing matchup as the 3-8 Arizona Cardinals travel east to face the 6-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a team clinging to first place in the NFC South but trending in the wrong direction. Tampa Bay is dealing with a three-game losing streak and uncertainty at quarterback. Meanwhile, Arizona embraces the […]

The bill is coming due for the Los Angeles Clippers, and the debt collection isn’t looking pretty. Selling their future back in 2019 to bring in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is coming back to haunt them, as they are struggling thus far with an injury-ravaged and old roster for the entirety of the 2025-26 […]