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As the Chicago Bears went through a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday night, 20-17, it marked the end of what was a relatively successful season for the franchise. Despite the playoff elimination from the Bears, star quarterback Caleb Williams would shout out to the fanbase that has been waiting a long time for a team worth rooting for. While the Chicago fanbase is no doubt a rowdy one, the team didn’t boo when the team lost in overtime; they gave their team a rousing ovation, something that stuck with Williams. “You lose that game, and the fans stand up and cheer and roar — in a tough moment, it goes a long way,” Williams said, according to Kevin Fishbain, after throwing for 257 yards to go along with two touchdowns and three picks. Still, it was a frustrating loss for the Bears after the team once again came back from a seven-point deficit with under two minutes left, this time off a miraculous play with Williams completing a bonkers pass to Cole Kmet in the endzone to tie the game. Caleb Williams to Cole KmetTHROW OF THE YEAR pic.twitter.com/BOeOYZD9yW — Mannie. (@PremierVee) January 19, 2026 Caleb Williams on the “fire” inside the Bears after playoff loss Matt Marton-Imagn Images Despite the miracle touchdown from the Bears quarterback in Williams, the overtime period would see the team have a chance after the defense stopped the Rams on the first drive. However, a Williams pick would give Los Angeles back the ball and lead to the game-winning drive, as the quarterback spoke about how he feels after the loss and preparing for next season. “It’s a frustration. It’s a fire,” Williams said, via NFL.com. “Those are the two words that I’d go with. I’m excited, though, also. Obviously, not happy about the outcome…but that’s over with, and I can’t go back and change it. Going to go back and watch, figure out how I can be better for the near future, and help this organization get to where we want to be.” “Got to go and watch some film and talk to Coach, and then from there, just work on accuracy, work on my feet in the offseason,” Williams continued. “It’s get with the receivers and work with them and things like that throughout the offseason so that we’re on the same page…” Chicago will have aspirations heading into next season, led by Williams and coach Ben Johnson. The post Caleb Williams applauds Bears fans despite brutal playoff loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It has been a difficult season for the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks are transitioning into a rebuild, and part of that is trading away valuable assets. One of those assets was Kiefer Sherwood, who has now been traded to the San Jose Sharks. Sherwood will be heading to San Jose, in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick in the NHL Draft, plus a 2027 second-round pick and Cole Clayton, according to an announcement made by the team on X, formerly Twitter. The now former Canuck is currently out of the lineup with an undisclosed injury, but should be returning soon. When he returns, he will be in a new sweater. Sherwood was having a solid season with Vancouver before the injury. In 44 games, he had found the back of the net 17 times while dishing six assists, good for 23 points. Further, he is on his way to a career high in goals. Last season, he lit the lamp 19 times in 78 games with the Canucks. This was a solid move to the Sharks, who are currently in the playoff race, sitting tied for third in the Pacific Division. The Sharks are currently 16th on the powerplay, while Sherwood has shown this year his skill on the man advantage. Ten of his 23 points so far this year have come with an extra man. Further, Sherwood is a great defensive forward and a major asset to the penalty kill. The Sharks rank 25th in that department. Meanwhile, the Sharks will still have a second-round pick in the 2026 draft, having one from the Colorado Avalanche from the Mackenzie Blackwood trade. They will be without both their second and third round picks in 2027, but have time to recoup draft capital if need be. Meanwhile, Clayton was undrafted out of the WHL, joining the Cleveland Monsters, the AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets, in 2021-22. After the 2024-25 campaign, he was not tendered by the Jackets and signed with the San Jose Sharks on a two-way contract. The defenseman has spent the entire season with the San Jose Barracuda, scoring twice and adding three assists. The San Jose front office hopes this move helps them in the pursuit of their first playoff berth since 2018-19. The Sharks are currently 24-20-3 on the year. While tied for third in the division with the Seattle Kraken, they also hold one of the two wild-card spots. The team returns to the ice against on Monday night, visiting the Florida Panthers. The post Sharks make trade for Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bears had a magical season this year, but it ended after the Rams beat them in overtime in the NFC Divisional matchup. The Rams won 20-17 and are advancing to the NFC Championship game. While the result was heartbreaking for Bears fans, the future looks bright in Chicago, especially with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson running the show. Still, the Bears were proud of their season and wanted to cherish how far they had come and everything they had done. Bears tight end Cole Kmet offered perspective on the loss and the season, noting that what hurts the most is how much it took to get that far in the first place. While he is excited for the future, he knows getting back to this point is not guaranteed. “To think that it’s just going to happen again, that’s very wishful thinking, very wishful,” Kmet said. “And we play in a tough division. I know we won the division, but we also went 2-4 in the division this year. And those teams are going to come back hungry. It’s just that much harder. And so that’s why it hurts when you have the opportunity now, and you just come up a little short. It stinks because there’s a lot of work that has to be done to get to this point.” This season was a massive turnaround in Chicago for Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach. The key was how this offense looked in Caleb Williams’ second season. Williams also expressed hope for the future, despite the disappointing end to the season, especially after the miracle throw he made to tie the game. “In these moments, you feel like you let your team down,” Williams said. “It’s a good lesson for us; first time being in this situation for me and for us as a team. I’m excited for what’s to come.” The Bears had a taste of success, going from five wins to 11 and winning the NFC North, and also got their first playoff win in 15 years. The future is still bright, but in a tough division, nothing is guaranteed. The post Bears TE Cole Kmet hits Chicago with warning after loss to Rams that just ‘stinks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s time for yet another betting prediction and pick inside the NBa on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we take to the Eastern Conference for this next rivalry tilt. The Boston Celtics (26-15) will visit the Detroit Pistons (30-10) for their fourth meeting this season, Detroit leading 2-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Celtics-Pistons prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference following their most recent 132-106 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Following a four-game winning streak, they’ve stumbled with a 3-3 record over their last six games, hoping to even their season series against the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons currently lead the Eastern Conference standings, beating the Indiana Pacers 121-78 during their last game. They continue trending in the right direction with five wins over their last six games, hoping to close this season series against the Celtics with a decisive lead. NBA odds courtesy of DraftKings Celtics vs. Pistons MLK Day Odds Boston Celtics: +3.5 (-115) Detroit Pistons: -3.5 (-105) Over: 224.5 (-108) Under: 224.5 (-112) Celtics vs. Pistons Key Injuries Boston: Chris Boucher (back – Probable) / Josh Minott (ankle – OUT) / Jayson Tatum (achilles – OUT) Detroit: Ronald Holland II (illness – OUT) Celtics vs. Pistons Betting Trends The Detroit Pistons are 17-4 at home. The Boston Celtics are 14-8 on the road. The Pistons are 23-9 as betting favorites. The Celtics are 7-6 as underdogs. The Pistons are 22-18 ATS overall, 12-9 ATS at home. The Celtics are 23-18 ATS overall, 14-8 ATS on the road. The Celtics are 7-3 outright in their last 10 games against the Pistons. Detroit is 6-4 ATS in those games. The Celtics are 2-4 ATS in their last six games. The Pistons are 4-2 ATS in their last six games. The total has gone UNDER in five of Boston’s last seven games. The total has gone UNDER in Detroit’s last seven consecutive games. Keys to Celtics vs. Pistons Matchup Both Detroit and Boston continue their run atop the Eastern Conference in their respective one-two spots, both catching heat over the last 10 games and keeping pace with each other in the standings. The Pistons have the upper hand in this matchup, however, owning the season series 2-1 behind team-high scoring performances from Cade Cunningham. Still, each of their three meetings thus far have been decided by single-digits, so fans should be in for another close battle in their final meeting before a likely playoffs series. The Celtics have exceeded all expectations without Jayson Tatum this season thanks to Jaylen Brown playing MVP-caliber basketball. He currently holds the fourth-shortest odds to win the awards behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Cade Cunningham. On the other side, Cade Cunningham is the favorite to win ‘Clutch Player of the Year’ along with SGA, so we’ll see two of the game’s best going head-to-head once again tonight. Brown is averaging a wild 36.0 PPG against the Pistons this season, but he’ll certainly need Derrick White to assist with his three-point shooting along with Payton Pritchard behind aggressive in driving the lane. While the Celtics are one of the league’s best teams in defending and moving the ball in transition, they average the second-fewest (23.9) assists per game in the NBA, so both Pritchard and White will have to be more fluid in swinging the ball around the perimeters. Despite all this, the Celtics have still found ways to win games and they’d likely be far ahead in the East if Jayson Tatum was healthy and playing. Still, the Pistons are the favorites here for a reason with their size in the paint thanks to Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Their physical play in the paint has stifled strong offensive teams, so expect the pair to be active once again in rebounding and turning away shots in the interior. Celtics vs. Pistons Prediction and Pick The Celtics and Pistons will conclude their heated season series as Boston owns the chance to tie things up. Jaylen Brown has…

The Seattle Seahawks are riding a wave of momentum following a crushing 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round. Despite the blowout, much of the postseason focus remains on Sam Darnold, who managed an oblique injury during the contest. Darnold played a safe and efficient game, throwing for 124 yards and a touchdown without committing any turnovers. For a team that ranked near the bottom of the league in giveaways during the regular season, this error-free performance is seen as the vital ingredient for a deep playoff run. With a roster featuring an elite defense and an explosive receiving corps led by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the path to a championship hinges on the quarterback’s ability to remain disciplined and avoid costly mistakes. Regarding the signal-caller’s health, Mike Macdonald was asked on Seattle Sports how Sam Darnold is feeling following the physical matchup. ”To my knowledge, he is good. Didn’t make it worse or anything,” Macdonald shared. This echoes what Sam said Saturday night, that the oblique is something they will have to keep managing, as noticed by Mike Dugar on X. This optimistic update suggests that while the injury requires ongoing attention, it likely won’t sideline him for the upcoming conference title game. The coaching staff appears confident that with proper management, Darnold can continue to lead the offense as they prepare for a hostile defensive challenge from their next opponent. The victory over San Francisco was also highlighted by a stellar performance from Kenneth Walker III, who earned a high-profile post-game recognition for his three-touchdown night. Following the game, Walker shared a lighthearted moment with Tom Brady, playfully referencing their college rivalry with a Go green quip. Walker’s 116 rushing yards provided the foundation for Seattle’s scoring, allowing the team to lean on its ground game and top-ranked defense to cruise through the second half. The combination of a healthy backfield and a safe-handed quarterback has the city of Seattle buzzing with championship expectations. The post Seahawks’ Sam Darnold gets optimistic injury update after 49ers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.