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There’s no relief for the weary as the New York Giants absorbed their seventh straight loss on Monday after being outclassed by the New England Patriots, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. Drake Maye went to work in the first half, giving the Patriots a comfortable lead at the break, 31-7. The Giants never recovered from there and fell to 2-11, including 0-8 on the road. While Maye was feasting early, Abdul Carter found himself in an awkward situation once again. He was benched in the first quarter due to disciplinary reasons, marking the second time it happened for the rookie linebacker. He was also benched in the first series against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11. When asked about the concerning matter, the 22-year-old Carter waxed poetic. “S*** happens,” said Carter in a video posted by SNY. “I ain’t going to get into detail, s*** happens. You asked me the same question. I just answered.” Abdul Carter when asked three times on what led to his benching: "S–t happens" "I ain't going to get into detail, s–t happens" "You asked me the same question, I just answered" pic.twitter.com/ll8C4KAcW2 — Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) December 2, 2025 It has been a challenging campaign for the third overall pick. After a standout career at Penn State, he has largely struggled in his transition to the NFL, although he has shown that he has the physical tools to be an impactful defender. He logged two solo tackles and one sack against the Patriots. The former Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year has 17 solo tackles in 13 games. While it’s understandable that Carter was frustrated, fans must be increasingly worried about his mindset and fit with the squad. At this point, any sort of negative energy is the last thing the Giants need. The post Giants fans won’t love Abdul Carter’s 2-word response to 1st drive benching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Drake Maye matched a Tom Brady feat during his performance in the New England Patriots’ matchup against the New York Giants on Monday night. Maye is going through the second season of his NFL career. This marked the first Monday night contest that he started in, a primetime milestone that he wanted to impress in. Safe to say that he balled out against the opposing defense, especially in the first half. NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno revealed that the Maye became the first Patriots quarterback since Brady to pull off this particular feat. “Drake Maye is the first Patriots QB to have 200+ pass yds, 2+ pass TD and average 10+ pass yards per attempt in the 1st half of a game since Tom Brady in Week 2, 2017. NE finished as AFC’s #1 seed, Brady won NFL MVP, and NE made an appearance in Super Bowl LII (lost to PHI),” Holzman-Escareno wrote. How Drake Maye, Patriots played against Giants Eric Canha-Imagn Images Drake Maye continues to garner MVP recognition, elevating the Patriots into serious contention status after beating the Giants 33-15. New England was on fire to start the game, taking a 17-0 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. They added 13 more points before halftime came to a close, showing off their dominant form against a struggling New York squad. Maye was remarkable with his efficiency leading the offense. He completed 24 passes out of 31 attempts for 282 yards and two touchdowns while adding six rushes for 12 yards. TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson combined for 23 carries for 107 yards on the ground while recording six receptions for 59 yars combined. Seven players made three or more catches throughout the night. Hunter Henry led the way with four receptions for 73 yards. Meanwhile, Kayshon Boutte caught four passes for 35 yards and a touchdown while Kyle Williams had a 33-yard receiving touchdown. New England improved to an 11-2 record on the season, boasting the top spot of the AFC East Division standings. They are above the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets at the moment. In terms of the AFC standings, they also command the top spot. They are above the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars. Rolling with 10 straight wins, the Patriots will look forward to their next matchup. They are on a bye next week but will resume play when they host the Bills on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. ET. The post Patriots’ Drake Maye pulls off stunning franchise feat not seen since 2017 Tom Brady appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners are being active in the 2026 recruiting class, poaching Kristan Moore from the North Alabama Lions. Moore announced his commitment to the Sooners on Monday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Selma, Alabama, he decommitted from the Lions on Sunday before joining Oklahoma’s class almost immediately. He also took an official visit to the campus on Nov. 28 before making his decision two days later. “Stars don’t define you. Only the hard work & dedication that you put in,” Moore told Fawcett. Moore stands out as a three-star linebacker with an 86 score on 247Sports. He ranks as the 63rd-best player from the state of Alabama and the 145th-best player at his position. His composite score of 0.8600 puts him at 60th and 125th in those categories while being 1479th in the entire class. What’s next for Oklahoma after landing Kristan Moore Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Brent Venables is having the Oklahoma Sooners be successful for the present and future. The latter is certainly the case with Kristan Moore taking his talents to the program when he joins the roster in 2026. Moore shines as a two-way player throughout his high school career at Selma. In 2025, he made 91 tackles (16.5 TFL), five pass breakups, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery on defense. He also added 315 all-purpose yards while working at RB and WR on offense. In 2024, he collected 112 tackles (21 TFL), nine sacks, four forced fumbles, two pass breakups and two interceptions. Oklahoma finished the 2025 regular season with a 10-2 overall record, going 6-2 in its SEC matchups. They finished at sixth place in the conference standings, being above the Vanderbilt Commodores and Missouri Tigers while trailing the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies. The Sooners will await their fate in postseason action. They have an underdog bid for the College Football Playoff, but if successful, they will have a high-quality bowl game to look forward to ending the 2025 season with. The post Oklahoma Sooners steal 2026 LB from North Alabama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Week 14 usually marks the final and often most chaotic week of the fantasy football regular season. With playoff spots and seeding on the line, every player decision becomes magnified. This week also brings the final round of NFL byes. Four teams go off the board and force fantasy managers to navigate thin benches at the moment consistency matters most. Still, with 28 teams active, the wide receiver pool remains loaded with potential league-winners. As you set your lineups for must-win matchups, here’s a look at the top wide receivers for Week 14. Below are the top Wide Receivers for Week 14 and the sleepers who could swing your matchup at the margins. Week 14 Top Fantasy Football Picks – 2025 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA (@ ATL) © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Even elite fantasy football assets have off days. Week 13 was just that for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. In a blowout win that required little from the passing game, he finished with just 2 catches for 23 yards. That was his lowest output of the season. Of course, context matters. Seattle dominated Minnesota on the ground and never needed to push the ball vertically. Smith-Njigba’s season-long production keeps him entrenched as a WR1. That’s especially true in a bounce-back spot against an Atlanta defense that has struggled to contain perimeter receivers. Don’t overthink it. He’s an auto-start. Puka Nacua, LAR (@ ARI) Puka Nacua remained Matthew Stafford’s most dependable chain-mover in Week 13. He caught six passes for 72 yards despite a game script dominated by Davante Adams’ touchdown grabs. His consistency since returning from an ankle sprain has been elite: 32 receptions, 403 yards, and two scores across five games. With Stafford feeding both Nacua and Adams at a high volume, the Rams’ offense has regained its rhythm. Against the Cardinals defense, Nacua continues to profile as a high-floor WR1. Nico Collins, HOU (@ KC) Nico Collins once again proved why he’s among the most dangerous receivers in football. He posted 98 yards on 5 catches and added a surprising seven-yard rushing touchdown. He has now topped 75 yards in four of his last five outings and continues to command double-digit targets regardless of opponent. Houston’s Sunday night matchup with the Chiefs promises a competitive, fast-paced environment. That’s perfect for Collins, who thrives in high-volume situations. His yardage floor and expanded red-zone role make him a near-lock for top-10 production. Week 14 Fantasy Football Sleepers – 2025 Chris Olave, NO (@ TB) Chris Olave fought through a back issue to deliver a solid 47 yards and a touchdown in Week 13. He once again served as Tyler Shough’s most reliable downfield option. His seven targets reaffirm his central role in the Saints’ offense. Olave has now scored in back-to-back games. Against a vulnerable Tampa Bay secondary, Olave carries WR2 value with WR1 upside if game script turns pass-heavy. Davante Adams, LAR (@ ARI) Adams’ touchdown streak continues. He turned five targets into 58 yards and two scores in Week 13. Even on a somewhat down day for Stafford, Adams asserted himself in the red zone. Between Adams’ scoring dominance and Nacua’s yardage consistency, both Rams receivers have feasted. Week 14’s divisional matchup against Arizona sets up as another productive outing. Adams carries multi-touchdown upside. DeVonta Smith, PHI (vs. CHI) Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images DeVonta Smith didn’t post monster numbers in Week 13. However, he remained heavily involved with eight targets. He turned them into 48 yards, including a 30-yard chunk play. Sure, his weekly production fluctuates. However, Smith’s target share remains solid. His ability to win at all three levels keeps him viable even in a volatile Eagles offense. Chicago has allowed multiple splash plays to boundary receivers in recent weeks. That makes Smith a strong WR2 who could become a difference-maker in a shootout. Injury and bye-week fallout Week 14 features four…