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As the San Francisco 49ers won on Monday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, it came off the back of a phenomenal performance by star quarterback Brock Purdy. With Purdy throwing five touchdowns in the 49ers‘ win over the Colts, an NFL insider doesn’t hold back on fans who have doubted the 25-year-old. 49ers […]

With a win over the Detroit Lions in Week 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers have tied their longest win streak of the year with three consecutive victories. However, they remain without star linebacker T.J. Watt, who head coach Mike Tomlin said could potentially return soon. Tomlin said that Watt, who has missed the team’s last two […]

Recently, the NFL suspended Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following his altercation with a fan of the Detroit Lions on Sunday, in which he appeared to either punch or forcefully shove the fan, who was leaning over from the first row of the stands. Metcalf has since appealed his suspension, […]

A quiet piece of business in New England turned into a meaningful signal, the Patriots are rewarding stability up front while they keep one eye on January. The team announced a two-year extension for guard Ben Brown, a deal reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport as worth up to $6.6 million. Brown’s path here wasn’t […]

With Week 16 in the books, only two games remain for each team in the 2025 NFL regular season. Almost no player is healthy at this point in the season, but a few more concerning injuries were added to the list late in the year. Many missed the week due to injury — including Patrick […]

Whether you are fighting for a fantasy football championship, looking to make your money back in a third-place matchup, or make some noise in the toilet bowl, ClutchPoints’ Week 17 waiver wire pickups can help you wrap up your 2025 fantasy football season. Injuries and subpar play from stars like Josh Allen, Josh Jacobs, and […]

The New England Patriots stayed alive in their quest for the number one seed in the AFC on Sunday evening, coming back from a double-digit fourth quarter deficit to knock off the Baltimore Ravens on the road. That result, combined with a loss from the Denver Broncos earlier in the day, helped the Patriots inch […]

The Philadelphia Eagles dodged a player suspension and finally ended that weird NFC East back-to-back champion streak. In further good news, the Eagles had two young stars pull off a Pro Bowl feat not seen since 2006, according to a post on X by Zach Berman. “[Cooper] DeJean and [Quinyon] Mitchell are the first homegrown […]

The Denver Broncos will enter Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas Day facing a Kansas City Chiefs team in disarray. With Patrick Mahomes sidelined by injury and Gardner Minshew unavailable, the Chiefs will turn to Chris Oladokun under center—a backup quarterback who has seen minimal action this season. Meanwhile, the Broncos are riding momentum with a 12-3 […]

The Dallas Cowboys are traveling to Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Christmas Day to face the Washington Commanders in a Week 17 matchup that carries vastly different implications for both teams. While Dallas has been eliminated from playoff contention following their recent losses, Washington still holds playoff aspirations and will be hungry to secure […]

Denver Broncos legend John Elway recently compared second-year quarterback Bo Nix with three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes. During an interview with Netflix about his upcoming documentary, Elway heaped praise on Broncos’ coaches and their coordination with Nix. Comparing Nix with Mahomes, Elway claimed that the 30-year-old “has been great.” Bringing up the differences in […]

Week 17 is the moment fantasy football managers circle all season. It’s championship week. There are no bye weeks to navigate, but clarity is often an illusion at this stage. Teams are juggling playoff positioning, workload management, and injury prevention. Atthe same time, fantasy managers must decide which running backs still offer dependable volume and […]

The Lions and the Vikings were two of the best teams in the NFL last year during the regular season. They are two of the most disappointing teams in the league this season. Despite winning their last three games, the Vikings (7-8) have been mired in last place in the NFC North. The Lions (8-7) […]

There’s no doubt that fantasy football managers have to consider injury situations when trying to decide on a defense. And the opponent’s quarterback position is the key focus. With those things in mind, here are our week 17 rankings for the 2025 NFL season. Once again, we have a clear-cut No. 1 team. And like […]

The Madden 26 Week 17 Roster Update Release Date arrives soon, giving players the most up-to-date rosters to use in-game. Generally, these updates take into account any trades, FA signings, injuries, and other roster changes. However, these Roster Updates do not make any gameplay updates or fixes. Nevertheless, it’s nice to use the game’s most […]

While Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf claimed a racial slur was used, the fan denied the allegation. Regardless, the suspension of Metcalf would void $45 million in future guarantees from the Steelers, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “The two-game suspension for #Steelers WR DK Metcalf could be costly, if upheld. […]

One way to send a message in 2025 is through social media, as New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart may have done recently. WFAN radio host Chris McMonigle was recently critical of the Giants’ usage of Dart since the firing of head coach Brian Daboll, and how his play has regressed. Jaxson Dart liked […]

The fantasy football championship is here, as Week 17 in the NFL will determine the title. If you have made it this far, you may have a great fantasy kicker to ride into Week 17. But if you need a new one, we have just the list for you. The Week 17 fantasy football kicker […]

Week 17 is where fantasy seasons are remembered or painfully forgotten. Championships are decided not by draft-day bravado, but by calm, calculated lineup decisions. Quarterback remains the single most influential position in fantasy football, of course. With no bye weeks left, the challenge shifts from availability to trust. Some signal-callers are peaking at the perfect […]

It’s the time of year when fantasy football managers have to deal with injuries and bad quarterback situations. And what do teams like the Cowboys have left to play for? But the games go on, and here is start ‘em, sit ‘em advice for the Cowboys versus the Commanders in Week 17. This was expected […]

In the third quarter of the Week 16 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambled for a short gain. A new mic’d up moment of the play has surfaced, and it shows the Steelers’ Rodgers roasting Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, who forced Rodgers out of bounds. Aaron Rodgers to […]

Monday night reshaped the NFL playoff picture in one sharp swing. The San Francisco 49ers turned MNF into a statement, and the ripple effects carried far beyond Levi’s Stadium. With the 49ers rolling, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, and Buffalo Bills officially clinched playoff spots, locking in their postseason tickets before Week 17 even […]

Under the MNF lights against the Indianapolis Colts, the San Francisco 49ers once again looked like a machine powered by Brock Purdy, who threw five touchdowns and overwhelmed the opposition from the opening drive. The numbers tell a wild story. This wasn’t just another MNF moment. It was part of a trend that now feels […]

The Indianapolis Colts endured a stunning smackdown on Monday Night Football in Week 16. The San Francisco 49ers went on the road and played their best game of the season against a Colts team that appeared outmatched and overwhelmed. San Francisco’s 48-27 bludgeoning of the Colts was not a knockout blow. But Indy’s playoff aspirations […]

Detroit Lions fans have endured a frustrating 2025 season, and Monday night brought an unexpected reminder of that reality from outside the football world. During a live episode of WWE Raw in Grand Rapids, Michigan, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella took a sharp verbal jab at the Lions that quickly made waves among Detroit […]

Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to arguably their biggest win of the season on Sunday as they snapped the 11-game winning streak of the Denver Broncos. Lawrence, who’s finally having a breakout campaign, threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for a score to give the Jaguars the convincing victory, 34-20, […]

The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff berth before their Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. San Francisco secured a spot in the postseason with the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. And despite overcoming numerous injuries in an impressive campaign, Kyle Shanahan refrained from talking to his […]

Baker Mayfield has built his NFL career on defiance. For so long, he has defied expectations, doubters, and more than a few front-office exit ramps. Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, though, felt different. It wasn’t just another defeat or a missed opportunity. It felt like a verdict. In this season, the margins have already […]

The San Francisco 49ers continued their dominant December surge on Monday night, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 to secure their fifth straight win by double-digits and strengthen their NFC playoff positioning. The 49ers improved to 11-4, keeping pressure on the race for the conference’s top seed while showcasing elite trench play, defensive impact, and postseason […]

The San Francisco 49ers notched their fifth straight win after trouncing the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday. It, however, could prove to be costly as George Kittle suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter. Kittle finished the game with seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. While there are […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business on the road on Monday as they took down the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium. They extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 11-4. The 49ers are still on the hunt for the top spot in the NFC West, which is currently […]

Brock Purdy delivered the most prolific night of his young NFL career on Monday Night Football, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers rolled past the Indianapolis Colts 48-27. Despite entering the game battling a cold, Purdy never showed signs of discomfort, orchestrating an offense that looked as sharp and balanced […]

The San Francisco 49ers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season Monday night, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes, but the postgame conversation extended beyond the scoreboard due to the quarterback matchup. Purdy, who grew up watching Colts quarterback Philip Rivers […]

Dan Campbell sent a clear message to his team following the Detroit Lions’ 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. Campbell is going through his fifth season of coaching the Lions, having led them to consecutive playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024. However, the 2025 campaign has been difficult as Detroit is at […]

Monday Night Football tested the Indianapolis Colts with force, pressure, and urgency. Against the San Francisco 49ers on MNF, Jonathan Taylor delivered the defining moment for Indianapolis with a punishing touchdown that briefly shifted the night. The Colts leaned on their star in the fourth quarter, and Taylor answered. He surged up the middle for […]

The NFL can be a cold place, and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters made sure to remind Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers of that on Monday. With less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Colts trying to mount a late rally, Rivers tried a quick throw to tight end Tyler […]

The San Francisco 49ers turned Monday Night Football into a season-shaping win, crushing the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 behind Brock Purdy, who threw a career-high five touchdowns and owned the night from the opening drive. The crowd roared. The stakes sharpened. With that MNF statement, the NFL Playoffs picture shifted fast. Brock Purdy didn’t chase the […]

Christian McCaffrey achieved a milestone he hasn’t pulled off since 2023 during the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. McCaffrey is going through the ninth season of his NFL career, his fourth with the 49ers. He’s shined as one of the top running backs in the league but dealt with […]

The San Francisco 49ers had already clinched a playoff berth, yet Monday Night Football still turned electric as Brock Purdy met the moment head-on. Under the lights, the 49ers quarterback delivered a performance that echoed through franchise history. In Week 16’s Monday Night Football showdown against the Indianapolis Colts, Brock Purdy authored a career night in […]