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The Indianapolis Colts are on the brink of elimination. The season is not over for them yet, but they must win their final two games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. It will not be easy. Philip Rivers needs help from his former team, the Los Angeles Chargers, on Saturday night when they host […]

Rosters for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl were announced, and, predictably, the collection of talent looked much different than it has in recent years. This makes sense because some of the teams that have dominated in recent years, such as the Kansas City Chiefs, won’t even be in the playoffs. Some teams that have struggled […]

Just two games remain in the NFL regular season. If you had hoped to see Deshaun Watson suit up and play for the Cleveland Browns this year, then you are going to miss out. The likelihood of it happening was very slim, but now, Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski has shut down Watson for the […]

On Saturday, the Green Bay Packers suffered a brutal road loss at the hands of the Chicago Bears in an NFC North battle. Despite controlling things for most of the way, Green Bay muffed an onside kick, which allowed Chicago to get things into overtime, where they eventually won. The big story coming out of […]

We’ve got the NFL Week 17 Predictions according to Madden 26 to see who the game thinks will win this weekend. Last week, Madden 26 went 11-5 in its predictions. Overall, the game is now 153-87 in predicting NFL games since Week 1 of the regular season. Can it improve those numbers in Week 17? […]

The Minnesota Vikings are already preparing to be without J.J. McCarthy in Week 17, and will now likely be without Jordan Mason when they face the Detroit Lions. Mason suffered an ankle injury in the team’s Week 16 win over the New York Giants and is considered doubtful for the Thursday afternoon matchup. Mason exited […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense will be in rough shape for its Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions. The Vikings have already unsurprisingly ruled out quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who suffered a significant hand injury in Week 16. McCarthy exited the Vikings’ Week 16 win over the New York Giants midway through the game after hurting […]

Cleveland’s late-season evaluation mode took another hit after Sunday’s loss to Buffalo, because the game ended with two rookie headlines the Browns didn’t want: Shedeur Sanders dealing with a painful finger issue and Quinshon Judkins suffering a nasty lower-leg injury that immediately put a damper on everything else. The Browns announced on X that Judkins […]

Monday night briefly felt like a time machine, because Indianapolis got sharp, fearless quarterback play early against one of the league’s tougher defenses. The Colts’ fill-in starter attacked downfield without hesitation, stood tall as pressure closed in, and connected for two first-half touchdowns, including a second score to Alec Pierce that showed he wasn’t playing […]

The San Francisco 49ers avoided playoff talk until beating the Colts. And they got a concerning injury situation in that win. But the offense has been rolling, making explosive NFL history that is leaving punter Thomas Morstead bored out of his mind, according to a post on X by Opta STATS. “The @49ers are the […]

The NFL released the voting results for the upcoming Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday morning. While many of the two rosters were not a surprise, there were a fair number of snubs in both the AFC and NFC. However, for the second straight year, two teams were not represented. According to New Orleans Saints beat […]

The New England Patriots clinched their first postseason appearance since 2021 with their 28-24 victory over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, and according to one NFL insider, they could be receiving a key reinforcement as the playoffs loom. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported that Patriots defensive tackle and fullback Khyiris Tonga should be able to […]

After the New York Giants suffered another ugly loss on Sunday, this time at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings, 16-13, the one positive news coming out of the game is that star Brian Burns has been selected to the NFL Pro Bowl. Despite the Giants going through disaster within the season, Burns has been […]

The AFC North race is tight, but Mike Tomlin sounded more interested in availability than vibes after Pittsburgh’s win in Detroit. He offered a semi-optimistic update on T.J. Watt, noting he’s been in the building all week but still hasn’t practiced, and that Watt is expected to address “everything going on” later in the week, […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers inched closer to winning the AFC North with a wild road win over the Detroit Lions. The Steelers bent as much as a team possibly can without breaking in this one, ultimately benefiting from some bizarre officiating down the stretch that, combined with a loss from the Baltimore Ravens, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have a difficult time extending their three-game win streak in Week 17 without star receiver DK Metcalf, who was recently hit with a two-game suspension for his viral altercation with a fan. Although Metcalf’s actions severely hurt the team late in the year, head coach Mike Tomlin still “supports” his star […]

With the Washington Commanders taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day for a special game, there could be a chance that the coaching staff looks different next season. As the Commanders deal with quarterback troubles due to injuries, it will be on offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to lead the offense out of the mud, […]

On Sunday, the New England Patriots got back into the win column with an impressive road win over the Baltimore Ravens despite trailing by two possessions in the fourth quarter. The Patriots showed impressive poise–the kind that will be helpful to have come playoff time–in pulling off the win in a hostile road environment. The […]

On Tuesday morning, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was officially named as a member of the Pro Bowl team for his great work so far during the 2025 NFL season. Maye and the Patriots have performed far above expectations so far this year, currently sitting at 12-3 following Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens, […]

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 […]