by Elias Meredith 12/4/25 Sportz Nation MINNESOTA VS 22 INDIANA Photo by Matt Krohn/Imagn Images Going into last night’s game against Indiana, the Minnesota Golden Gophers were on a three-game losing streak going into their first conference and AP top 25 matchup of the season. That did not faze the Golden Gophers, as they came out victorious, defeating the Indiana Hoosiers, 73-64, handing them their first loss of the season in the process. It was a total team effort for Minne

by Zak Drapeau, Matt Hylen, and Joseph McLaughlin Quarterbacks (Zak Drapeau) Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/ Imagn Images Josh Allen vs CIN Dak Prescott at DET Matthew Stafford at ARI Jared Goff vs DAL Lamar Jackson vs PIT Baker Mayfield vs NO Jalen Hurts at LAC Joe Burrow at BUF Patrick Mahomes vs HOU Bo Nix at LV Daniel Jones at JAX Jordan Love vs CHI Trevor Lawrence vs IND Caleb Williams at GB Justin Herbert vs PHI For the first time that he is healthy enough to be on this list, Lam

by Zak Drapeau and Matt Hylen Start 'Em (Matt Hylen) Quarterbacks Photo Credit to AP Photo/David Dermer Jordan Love vs CHI Love finally came out of his slump last week on Thanksgiving, producing a stellar 234-yard and 4 TD performance. This is the kind of play managers have been hoping for from Jordan Love, who is talented enough to break down any defense. Look for Love to have another great week against a Bears defense that is bottom-10 in football in fantasy points allowed

by Zak Drapeau 12/3/2025 Sportz Nation Photo Generated by UFC via Fox News Special Report Main Events 1. Tom Aspinall vs Alex Pereira ( Heavyweight Championship ) With Dana White reiterating that Jon Jones can not be trusted to be on this card, Aspinall vs Pereira has to be the most wanted fight for this event. Alex Pereira has been the biggest name in the sport for 2 years now and for him to move up a division and challenge for the Heavyweight Championship would be an All-Ti

Photo Credit: Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Sports Images. This is it, the fantasy football playoffs are a week away, and this is many teams’ final chance to punch their ticket to the dance. If your team is currently on the bubble, with this week deciding your fate, or if you have secured your spot and are planning for the playoffs, here is my list of players to watch this coming weekend.   Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (WAS ) - There are not too many options at quarterback left thi

Photo Credit to Platinumlist Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a three-way fight for the Drivers' Championship The penultimate round of the 2025 F1 season in Qatar is done and dusted, with the fate of the world championship coming down to the season's final race. The race itself was shaping to be as expected, extremely difficult to overtake for drivers and difficult to watch for viewers, but it did give us a result that will leave another mark on an insane Drivers' Championship.

by Zak Drapeau 12/2/2025 Sportz Nation Graphic Made on tiermaker.com Tier 1 Elite Teams Tied-1. Seattle Seahawks 9-3 (Won 6 of last 7) Problems: Sam Darnold once a month Solutions: Rest of Team The Seahawks have the most complete team in football and probably the best defense as well. With their only loss in the last two months coming against the other team tied for 1st, it's clear they are a REAL Super Bowl Contender. This team will truly go as far as Sam Darnold allows

The stretch big is no longer a niche role brought out by past specialists like Ryan Anderson, Ersan İlyasova, Matt Bullard—specialists brought in to stand in the corner, space the floor, and punish lazy closeouts. These were pure pick-and-pop marksmen who added shooting, but not much else. Fast forward to today, and the position has undergone a full-scale evolution. The modern stretch big isn’t just a spot-up shooter, they’re snipers with guard-like skill sets, capable of put

Photo Credit to NBC Sports Boston Another primetime game for the New England Patriots, as they will take a 10-2 record and put the 9-game win streak on the line against the 2-10 New York Giants. With a bye on the horizon and the number one seed fully in play, a lot is at stake for the Patriots this week. However, based on the teams' records, this should be an easy game for the Pats, right? In my opinion, this game might be a bit closer than meets the eye. So, with that in min

Photo Credit: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times. Buying Championships It was a 0-2 count with one out and runners on the corners in the bottom of the 11th in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. Alejandro Kirk stepped into the batter’s box for the Toronto Blue Jays to face off against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The pitch came, and Kirk swung. His bat shattered as the ball bounced into the glove of Mookie Betts, who stepped on second base and then fired over t

by Zak Drapeau, Matt Hylen and Joseph McLaughlin Quarterbacks ( Zak Drapeau ) Photo by Kevin Jairaj/ Imagn Images Tier 1 Lamar Jackson vs CIN Jalen Hurts vs CHI Josh Allen at PIT Patrick Mahomes at DAL Matthew Stafford at CAR Tier 2 Drake Maye vs NYG Dak Prescott vs KC Justin Herbert vs LV Tier 3 Bo Nix at WAS Jacoby Brissett at TB Daniel Jones vs HOU Tier 4 Jared Goff vs GB Caleb Williams at PHI Jaxson Dart at NE Trevor Lawrence at TEN After Baker Mayfield's arm injury on MN

by Zak Drapeau and Matt Hylen 11/26/2025 Sportz Nation Matt Hylen ( Start 'Em ) Quarterbacks Photo by AP Photo/Jeff Dean Joe Burrow at BAL Burrow managers, rejoice! Your guy is finally back and primed for a big-time matchup against the Ravens this week. Burrow will be thrown right into the Thanksgiving fire, but should have the opportunity to produce big numbers against a Ravens defense that allows over 230 passing yards per game to opponent QBs. Bo Nix at WAS After a decent

by Zak Drapeau and Matt Hylen 11/25/2025 Sportz Nation Zak Drapeau's Matchmaking Photo by Mark J. Rebilas/ USA Today Sports Armen Tsarukyan vs Max Holloway (Vacant Lightweight Title) Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis Not sure if this is controversial or if most think like me, but I don't think Topuria wants to "waste his time" with Tsarukyan. I believe he's likely to move up to 170 to fight Makhachev at the White House, which leaves Tsarukyan as the obvious choice for the nex

Football fans, it’s almost Thanksgiving, which means there are great football games ahead, and of course, good food. There are also fantasy football playoffs just around the corner. Still looking for a roster boost to make a push? Here are a few names that will help you in your quest for the playoffs. So sit back, grab a piece of turducken, and let’s go! Quarterback Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn-Images. Trevor Lawrence ( Jacksonville Jaguars ) - If you need a quarterbac

Photo Credit to Hector Vivas / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Round 22 of the 2025 Formula 1 season is in the books, with lots to discuss as a result. Though most of the action happened after the race's end, Las Vegas delivered a very solid weekend once again. From a crazy qualifying to a masterful race by the winner, to CHAOS at race's end, all is to play for heading into the final two race weekends of 2025. Now, before we get into my winners and losers of

by Zak Drapeau 11/24/2025 Sportz Nation Game Overview By a score of 26-20 the New England Patriots have extended their winning streak to now 9 in a row, amassing a 10-2 record and a flawless 6-0 record in road games thus far. In a game that came a lot closer than most would have thought it would, the Patriots again found a way to win as their defense stepped up. For most of the season, the Pats' defense was a stifling, run-stopping unit with playmakers in the secondary, this

Credit to Reuters We are down to the final three races here in the 2025 Formula One season, with Las Vegas kicking off the first of a triple-header. This street circuit is always unpredictable, with track temperatures causing unpredictability all weekend long. Exhibit A? Qualifying on Friday; my goodness, what a crazy session! Nevertheless, the grid is set, the drivers are ready, and fans should expect a crazy race! Before I give you my predictions for the unpredictable track

Credit to Christopher Hennessey/Clutch Points Week 12 of the NFL season is underway, as the 9-2 New England Patriots head to Cincinnati to take on the 3-7 Bengals. New England, who is on a miraculous 7-game winning streak, opens as 7.5-point favorites against the Bengals, who will be without Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Will the Patriots take care of business and take control of the AFC East? Or will the Bengals pull off a shocking result and propel themselves back in the fi

Photo Credit: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images. After the New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 27-14 on November 13, the team has enjoyed a mini-bye week of sorts. Players and coaches took the ensuing three days off to either recharge or spend time with friends and family after the win.  Then came the beginning of the week and the Pats’ next task at hand: defeating the Cincinnati Bengals. As former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick once said, ‘We’re on to Cincinnati,’ an

After a long wait, LeBron James finally made his long-anticipated return to the court this week against against the Utah Jazz, followed by Paul George against the Bucks. But while these two decorated stars are back, several others remain notably absent. Some are All-Stars with uncertain timetables. Others are key starters working through rehab, and a handful of role players are simply waiting for the green light to suit up. Whether sidelined by injury, conditioning setbacks,