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Week 5 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already here as we’re set for another week of action and ever-changing dynamics within the league’s landscape. The Kicker position in fantasy is arguably the most neglected lineup spot for obvious reasons, but securing an elite kicker could be the small boost for a fantasy […]

The Cleveland Browns are making a dramatic shift under center. They have announced the benching of veteran Joe Flacco after a rocky start to the 2025 season. With a 1-3 record, the Browns have averaged just 14 points per game. That’s dead last in the NFL, and the coaching staff is turning to Dillon Gabriel. […]

Week 5 brings the beginning of the dreaded bye week stretch, with fantasy managers already having to navigate roster holes left by the Falcons, Bears, Packers, and Steelers. This week demands deeper thinking beyond the obvious RB1 studs, as savvy managers will need to identify the lesser-known options that can provide surprising production or avoid […]

Week 5 marks a pivotal point in the fantasy football season, introducing the first bye weeks while delivering matchups that separate the streaming savants from the set-and-forget failures. With four teams on bye and limited options at the D/ST position, this week demands strategic thinking beyond the obvious chalk plays. The defenses featured below represent […]

As Week 5 approaches with the first wave of bye weeks beginning, fantasy football managers face difficult decisions at the quarterback position. With several key injuries and matchups creating opportunities, this week offers some intriguing options beyond the obvious starts and sits. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of quarterbacks to target and avoid in Week 5. […]

Tight end has long been the most unpredictable position in fantasy football. Week 5 is no different. Sure, the very top of the rankings remain fairly stable. A handful of names, though, are moving up thanks to consistent usage. Meanwhile, others are sliding due to injuries or disappointing play. With bye weeks starting to thin […]

Week 5 of the fantasy football season is here. With it comes the first wave of bye weeks. The Bears, Falcons, Packers, and Steelers are all off. That leaves fantasy managers scrambling to fill wide receiver spots. That absence of depth raises the stakes at one of the most volatile positions in the game. Wide […]

Week 5 of the fantasy football season ushers in a new wrinkle for managers: byes. With the Bears, Falcons, Packers, and Steelers all off the slate, depth at running back will be tested. The position remains the engine of most lineups. It’s also one of the most volatile, though. Injuries, matchups, and offensive line play […]

Quarterback remains the most impactful position in fantasy football. Week 5 of the 2025 season is already shaping up to be a pivotal one. The rankings feature familiar names at the top. However, a few fresh faces have forced their way into the QB1 conversation. Dual-threat talents are driving the headlines. Meanwhile, injuries and poor […]

Week 5 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and things are rapidly changing as fantasy managers adjust to an eventful first quarter. This will also be the first week where teams are out on bye week, so finding replacements from the bench or waiver wire will be crucial during Week 5. […]

Another week of fantasy football chaos is now in the books, turning the focus now onto Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. With a full month of data at hand, fantasy football managers can now feel comfortable narrowing down a list of drop candidates. Whether due to injuries, frustrating performances or a slow start […]

Week 5 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already here as we’ll see a Thursday Night Football clash between the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) and the San Francisco 49ers (3-1). The Los Angeles Rams come into Week 5 following a thrilling win over the formidable Indianapolis Colts while the 49ers are looking to […]

One week after Malik Nabers and CeeDee Lamb went down, Tyreek Hill became the latest star receiver to suffer a devastating injury. The injury is heartbreaking for the Miami Dolphins and creates a rippling effect for his teammates’ on-field and fantasy football production. The biggest impacts were obvious as soon as Hill went down. Jaylen […]

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 fantasy football landscape changed with Tyreek Hill’s injury, but Miami Dolphins teammate DeVon Achane hasn’t given up. But here are three sneaky fantasy football trade targets to replace Hill. First, it won’t be easy. Hill may not be what he used to be. But he seemed to be on track for another year where […]

Based on the way things are going for the so-called stud fantasy football defenses — case in point, the Green Bay Packers — it’s time to focus harder on matchups. Forget leaning on the big dogs like the Packers if they are playing anything near a top offense. And here are the fantasy football defense […]

Playing fantasy football is a double-edged sword. It can give managers all the fun in the world, just as it can cause them extreme stress. Those who have invested a high pick to take Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase are definitely not on cloud nine through four weeks of action in the 2025 […]

It was a gruesome injury for Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, but head coach Mike McDaniel couldn’t believe how well Hill handled it. With, first and foremost, hopes that Hill will recover well from the devastating setback, here are three fantasy football waiver wire targets to replace him. Fantasy managers who have Hill likely have […]

With New York Giants star Malik Nabers suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, fantasy football managers are in panic mode. Nabers has carried many fantasy football teams this season with 251 yards and two touchdowns on 16 receptions coming into Week 4. He ranked fourth in receiving yards […]

Week 4 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and fantasy managers are scrambling to secure a solid start in their respective leagues. Running back is one of the most important positions on a fantasy football rosters given the volatility of the position in real life, constantly changing depth charts, and injuries […]

Sometimes, fantasy football managers can look at rankings, such as quarterbacks or perhaps wide receivers. But as the season goes along, it gets tougher because of the injuries. The 2025 NFL season is no different, and here is the fantasy football injury report for Week 4. One of the hardest things is the questionable players. […]

Week 3 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already behind us and fantasy managers are already crunching numbers and dissecting matchups ahead of a pivotal Week 4. One of the most underrated aspects of a successful fantasy football team is the production from the Defense/Special Teams (D/ST) slot. Whether you stream your defense […]

Wide receiver is the deepest position in fantasy football. It is also the trickiest, though. The sheer volume of options can tempt managers into chasing last week’s points or stubbornly starting name-brand players despite poor matchups. Week 4 of the 2025 season brings a fascinating mix of rising playmakers, volatile deep threats, and fading veterans. […]

Week 4 has arrived, and with it comes another crucial set of kicking decisions that could make or break your fantasy football matchup. The kicker position continues to be one of the most unpredictable yet potentially rewarding spots in fantasy football, with several players outscoring position players drafted much earlier. From Spencer Shrader’s league-leading 45 […]

If there’s one position in fantasy football that keeps managers awake at night, it’s wide receiver. The sheer volume of talent combined with weekly volatility makes it both exhilarating and maddening to project. Last week it was Tre Tucker of the Raiders stealing the spotlight. Meanwhile, injuries to stars like CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans, and […]

The first three weeks of the 2025 NFL season have delivered chaos at the quarterback position. As such, fantasy football managers are feeling the effects. While running backs and wide receivers have provided some semblance of predictability, the QB landscape has been all over the map. Only Lamar Jackson and Caleb Williams have been able […]

Following a wild Week 3, which saw five blocked kicks and two game-winning field goals, the fantasy football kicker rankings entering Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season are all over the place. Sometimes, it is best to just move on, which is what we will do to prepare for another week of potential madness. […]

The 2025 fantasy football season is off and running. Like every year, there have already been some big surprises. Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has looked like a shell of himself. Joe Burrow’s injury obviously has a lot to do with that. Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor looks like he should have been the […]

One of the most exciting parts about fantasy football is that it is unpredictable. Just like the NFL, there would hardly be any fun if the superior team won every single time. The same is true in fantasy football, and the reasons are often quite different from why NFL teams struggle to win games. The best […]

As Week 3 of the NFL season is already behind us, fantasy managers are already looking ahead towards Week 4 of the Fantasy Football season. The first three weeks have brought a whirlwind of upsets, injuries, tremendous plays, and spectacular performances. Rookies are seemingly taking over the fantasy landscape one carry or reception at a […]

It’s already Week 4 in the fantasy football world, and rankings are rolling out. At this point, surprises are crashing the MVP mix, but there are also disappointments. Still, here are some fantasy football bad beats not to stress over, including Tetairoa McMillan and Saquon Barkley. McMillan got lost in the shuffle of a 30-0 […]

With Week 3 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season behind us, players, fanbases, and fantasy managers are already looking ahead to Week 4. We saw major upsets as the Browns took down the Packers, the Panthers blanked the Falcons, and the Chicago Bears dominated the Cowboys. We also saw an interesting week in terms […]

Week 4 of the NFL  and Fantasy Football season is here in a flash as the Seattle Seahawks (2-1) visit the Arizona Cardinals (2-1) on Thursday Night Football for an NFC West divisional clash. The Seahawks are looking like an offensive powerhouse to start the season, posting 75 total points in their last two games. […]

It happens every year where fantasy football managers are worried about potential busts. But don’t let that distract you from picking the right defense, and the Denver Broncos outpace the crowd this week. Here are the ClutchPoints fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 4 of the 2025 season. The Broncos have a dream matchup […]

The tight end position has once again proven to be one of the most volatile in fantasy football. Outside of a few consistent options, production is all over the map. Some players are thriving on red-zone looks while others struggle to maintain target volume. That volatility means fantasy managers must be strategic in Week 4. […]

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 […]

Quarterback play has defined the early weeks of the 2025 fantasy football season. Some surprising names have emerged as reliable starters while others have left managers scrambling for alternatives. By Week 4, it’s clear that sticking with name value alone isn’t always enough. Matchups, health, and system fit matter just as much as pedigree. This […]

The 2025 Fantasy Baseball season ends this week with the championship round. If you are losing after the first week of your two-week matchup, there are plenty of players available who can change the outcome of the season. After a full season of scouring the waiver wire for the best options, the final week is […]

When a player is heralded as a surefire star and then underwhelms during his first couple of games, fans and fantasy football managers will start to get restless. Fair or not, that is how the impatient world of sports operates. The burden to succeed is even greater when said rookie is on a team rife […]