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It’s time to jump into Week 5 if you’re looking for fantasy football advice at running back. Or maybe you need help at the quarterback position. However, there are things to worry about outside of Week 5, including concerning fantasy football bad beats from Ja’Marr Chase, Ladd McConkey, and more. You can’t stick your head […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll’s latest comments on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty are turning heads across the fantasy football landscape. The Raiders offense has struggled on the ground through two weeks, but Carroll is ready to change that — and fantasy managers should take note. The Raiders running game has ranked near […]

Now that NFL teams have played games and shown their cards, it’s easier to see which fantasy football players will shine, from Week 3 forward. And here are four fantasy football surprises crashing the MVP mix. To give an idea of how tenuous this can be, look at the players Fantasy Pros selected before the […]

The 2025 NFL season is finally starting to take shape now that it is Week 3. Unfortunately, part of that equation is factoring in which players have already suffered important injuries. Staying on top of injury updates is incredibly important for fantasy football. Not only to prevent you from starting a player who will score […]

Kicker is often quite an overlooked position in fantasy football. The good ones know, though, that it can swing a matchup just as easily as a wide receiver or running back. The best kickers thrive in high-scoring offenses or benefit from defenses that bend but don’t break. Others, meanwhile, are hampered by poor matchups, struggling […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense is off to a slow start. First-year starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy has looked overwhelmed, while starting running back Aaron Jones has struggled on the ground. To make matters worse, Jones was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday with a hamstring injury. That development was likely a blow to some fantasy football […]

Tight end is always one of the trickiest positions to navigate in fantasy football. Outside of a few elite names, production is often inconsistent. This can leave managers guessing whether to chase touchdowns, targets, or simply pray for a breakout. Week 3 of the 2025 season offers both clarity and confusion. Some familiar faces have […]

Running back is the engine of many fantasy football teams. It’s also the position that keeps managers up at night, though. Between injuries, shifting workloads, and matchup volatility, the Week 3 slate of the 2025 season already forces tough decisions. Do you ride the hot hand? Trust the established veteran? Or fade a name brand […]

Wide receiver remains one of the most volatile yet rewarding positions in fantasy football. Some players can disappear for stretches only to erupt for game-breaking performances the following week. Heading into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season, fantasy managers are already facing tough choices about which wideouts belong in starting lineups and which are […]

The tight end position in fantasy football has always been a land of haves and have-nots. You either roster one of the few elite options who churn out consistent production, or you’re left scrambling each week for a touchdown-dependent flyer. Through two weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the divide is already showing. Trey McBride […]

The San Francisco Giants are locked in a tight battle for a spot to compete in the 2025 MLB postseason, but that didn’t stop their ace from drawing attention for something far from the diamond. During an appearance on the On Base with Mookie Betts podcast, star pitcher Logan Webb casually admitted he’s juggling eight […]

The Fantasy Football season is off to a roaring start, with some excellent performances and complete duds from passers so far. Week 2 featured a lot of touchdowns and a lot of quarterback injuries to monitor for Week 3 fantasy managers. Which quarterbacks should you start and sit in fantasy, especially with Joe Burrow and […]

The 2025 NFL season is only two weeks old, but fantasy football managers are already in full-blown overreaction mode. Some drafted studs are looking shaky, while unheralded backs are climbing the ranks with breakout performances. That’s the beauty and the frustration of the running back position. Injuries, usage shifts, and game script volatility can change […]

The Fantasy Football season is just two weeks old, but if you have not won yet, it may be time to panic. Our fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 3 are here after a dominant week for offense in Week 2. Did a disappointing week from Josh Allen knock him out of the top spot? […]

Relax, and don’t worry about your star fantasy football players coming off a down week. Although it can be disturbing when standout players say they don’t care about stats. Come on. But it’s time to look at the defensive side of fantasy football, and here are the rankings for Week 3 of the 2025 season. […]