2025 NFL Power Rankings: Week 14

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1.(2) Seattle Seahawks (9-3) Week 14 opponent: Atlanta Falcons

2.(3) New England Patriots (11-2) Week 14 opponent: Bye

3.(1) Los Angeles Rams (9-3) Week 14 opponent: Arizona Cardinals

4.(6) Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) Week 14 opponent: Chicago Bears

5.(5) Denver Broncos (10-2) Week 14 opponent: Las Vegas Raiders

6.(9) Buffalo Bills (8-4) Week 14 opponent: Cincinnati Bengals

7.(11) Chicago Bears (10-3) Week 14 opponent: Green Bay Packers

8.(10) San Francisco 49ers (9-4) Week 14 opponent: Bye

9.(4) Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) Week 14 opponent: Los Angeles Chargers

10.(7) Indianapolis Colts (8-4) Week 14 opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars

11.(8) Detroit Lions (7-5) Week 14 opponent: Dallas Cowboys

12.(14) Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) Week 14 opponent: Philadelphia Eagles

13.(16) Houston Texans (7-5) Week 14 opponent: Kansas City Chiefs

14.(17) Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) Week 14 opponent: Indianapolis Colts

15.(19) Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) Week 14 opponent: Detroit Lions

16.(20) Carolina Panthers (7-6) Week 14 opponent: Bye

17.(18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5) Week 14 opponent: New Orleans Saints

18.(13) Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) Week 14 opponent: Houston Texans

19.(12) Baltimore Ravens (6-6) Week 14 opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers

20.(15) Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) Week 14 opponent: Baltimore Ravens

21.(21) Miami Dolphins (5-7) Week 14 opponent: New York Jets

22.(25) Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) Week 14 opponent: Buffalo Bills

23.(22) Atlanta Falcons (4-8) Week 14 opponent: Seattle Seahawks

24.(23) Minnesota Vikings (4-8) Week 14 opponent: Washington Commanders

25.(26) Washington Commanders (3-9) Week 14 opponent: Minnesota Vikings

26.(30) New York Jets (3-9) Week 14 opponent: Miami Dolphins

27.(27) Arizona Cardinals (3-9) Week 14 opponent: Los Angeles Rams

28.(24) Cleveland Browns (3-9) Week 14 opponent: Tennessee Titans

29.(29) New Orleans Saints (2-10) Week 14 opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

30.(28) New York Giants (2-11) Week 14 opponent: Bye

31.(31) Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) Week 14 opponent: Denver Broncos

32.(32) Tennessee Titans (1-11) Week 14 opponent: Cleveland Browns 

Week 13 Fantasy Football Winners and Losers :2025 Edition

Quarterback

Biggest Winner: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) 

The Chiefs suffered a gut-wrenching loss to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving that greatly hurt their chances of making the playoffs this season, but nobody can attribute the defeat to the effort of their quarterback. Mahomes relished the opportunity to be back in his home state of Texas for the holiday and put together the kind of gem we used to see him from on a near weekly basis when the Chiefs offense was unstoppable from 2018-2022, throwing for 261 YDS and 4 TD's and rushing for 30 YDS. Mahomes has a really tough draw for a must-win Week 14 game as the stifling Texans defense are set to make their way to Arrowhead. 

Honorable Mentions: Jordan Love (Packers), Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars)

Biggest Loser: Lamar Jackson (Ravens)

Jackson was a freak fumble and questionable OPI call away from having a much better showing, but alas that wasn't the case, and he ended up in this undesirable spot. While yardage wasn't a problem as he threw for 246 and ran for 27, a slew of turnovers (3) and inability to get in the endzone after the aforementioned 2 potential TD's by Isiah Likely and Zay Flowers got ripped away from him ensured this was one of the ugliest games Jackson has had in quite some time as the Ravens got lit up at home by a Bengals squad that looked revitalized with the return of Joe Burrow to the lineup after missing nearly 3 months with turf toe. Jackson is playing terrible football right now and will be a questionable starting option in Week 14 against a Steelers defense that is shaky on the whole but has a knack for forcing turnovers and getting sacks.   

Dishonorable Mentions: Sam Darnold (Seahawks), Caleb Williams (Bears), Matthew Stafford (Rams)

Running Back

Biggest Winner: Bijan Robinson (Falcons)

In what has been a recurring story for the Falcons all season long, Robinson was sensational (193 scrimmage and a rushing TD on 28 touches) as the team suffered a close loss in a game they absolutely should've won against the Jets. Robinson faces the Seahawks in Week 14. 

Honorable Mentions: D'Andre Swift (Bears), Kimani Vidal (Chargers), R.J. Harvey (Broncos)

Biggest Loser: Travis Etienne (Jaguars)

Etienne struggled with efficiency (12 carries for 28 YDS, 1 reception for 13 YDS) and got a redzone TD stolen from him by Bhayshul Tuten-who was even less efficient gaining only 19 YDS on his 9 touches-on a day where the Jags leaned on Trevor Lawrence's arm and their defense to embarrass the helpless Titans. A Week 14 showdown with the Colts presents a less-than-ideal rebound opportunity for the leader of the Jags backfield commitee. 

Dishonorable Mentions: Saquon Barkley (Eagles), Ashton Jeanty (Raiders), Rico Dowdle (Panthers)

Wide Receiver

Biggest Winner: A.J. Brown (Eagles)

Feast your eyes on the only fantasy-relevant Eagle that showed well against the Bears on Friday! Admittedly, it took a late garbage time score to get Brown to the top of the WR leaderboard this week but that doesn't change the fact that he was making plays every time he got the ball in his hands-logging 10 receptions for 132 YDS and a pair of TD's and was the catalyst on every single one of the few productive drives the Eagles offense put together in this terrible showing in front of their home fans. Brown will look to stay hot against the Chargers in Week 14.   

Honorable Mentions: Rashee Rice (Chiefs), CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys), Jameson Williams (Lions)

Biggest Loser: Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

Jefferson's increasingly nightmarish 2025 campaign reached a new low in Week 13 as undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer didn't look his way much as he got devoured by the Seahawks ferocious defense during his first career NFL start, which led to him catching just 2-of-6 targets for a measly 4 YDS in a blowout loss for the reeling Vikings. If Brosmer has to start in place of J.J. McCarthy-who remains in concussion protocol as of today-versus the Commanders this week, he should have a much easier time making plays than he did against the Seahawks but nobody should feel good about Jefferson's ability to put up numbers regardless of matchup quality given the bleakness of the Vikings QB situation at the moment.    

Dishonorable Mentions: Jaxson Smith Njigba (Seahawks), Rome Odunze (Bears), Zay Flowers (Ravens)

Tight End

Biggest Winner: Brock Bowers (Raiders)

Bowers made the most of his limited looks against the Chargers on Sunday afternoon, catching all 4 of his targets for 63 YDS and 2 TD's. The sole bright spot on the Raiders dismal offense will face a Broncos defense that just got lit up by Zach Ertz in Week 14.

Honorable Mentions: Trey McBride (Cardinals), Zach Ertz (Commanders), Travis Kelce (Chiefs)

Biggest Loser: Dallas Goedert (Eagles)

As I said above, the Eagles offense outside of Brown was pretty awful this past week and Goedert was very quiet for the most part-catching just 2 passes for 27 YDS against a Bears defense that has struggled to contain TE's all season. After a hot start to the year where he logged 5 TD's and 24 receptions over his first 5 games, the pendulum has shifted in the other direction for Goedert as he hasn't been a viable starter for much of the past 2 months. He'll get a Chargers defense that has been among the best in the league at limiting TE production in Week 14.

Dishonorable Mentions: Oronde Gadsden (Chargers), Cade Otton (Buccaneers), Theo Johnson (Giants)

Defense/Special Teams

Biggest Winner: Seahawks

Max Brosmer was completely in over his head facing one of the top defenses in the league in his first NFL start and the Seahawks took full advantage of that, picking up 4 sacks, a fumble recovery and 4 INT's including a pick six by Ernest Jones that is destined to become one of the funniest plays in NFL history. The Seahawks have another great matchup in Week 14 when they take on the reeling Kirk Cousins-led Falcons.  

Honorable Mentions: Bills, Jaguars, Patriots

Biggest Loser: Rams

The Rams D failed to take advantage of the Panthers vulnerabilities on offense, and it arguably cost them the game as they surrendered 25 points, got 2 sacks and forced 0 takeaways in a shocking 31-28 upset loss that snapped a 6-game winning streak and knocked them out of the top seed in the NFC. They should be out for blood this week against a Cardinals team that has surrendered the 6th most points to opposing D/ST's in 2025.   

Dishonorable Mentions: Texans, Lions, Browns 

Josh Hutcherson Ranked

Welcome to "Ranked", a weekly series where I rank a franchise or filmography from worst to best and hand out assorted related superlatives. This week, I'm profiling the work of Josh Hutcherson-whose latest project "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" releases in theaters on Thursday. 

Josh Hutcherson's Filmography Ranked:

14.Tragedy Girls (D+)

13.The Kids Are All Right (C-)

12.Detention (C-)

11.The Polar Express (C-)

10.RV (C)

9.Journey to the Center of the Earth (C)

8.Kicking & Screaming (C)

7.Red Dawn (C+)

6.The Beekeeper (B)

5.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2 (B)

4.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1 (B)  

3.The Hunger Games (B)

2.The Disaster Artist (A-)

1.The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (A)

Top Dog: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

While The Hunger Games franchise has displayed an impressive level of consistency through its first five films, Catching Fire reached heights that none of the other entries have. Francis Lawrence made such an impression with this electrifying, emotionally charged masterclass in blockbuster filmmaking that they haven't let anyone else direct a Hunger Games movie since (that streak will remain intact as Lawrence is returning for next year's Sunrise on the Reaping).    

Bottom Feeder: Tragedy Girls (2017)

I watched Detention last week in preparation for this piece and while I found it to be a pretty obnoxious mess of a horror comedy, it's easier to sit through than Tragedy Girls. Aside from a couple good kills, this slasher satire is a completely worthless affair filled with grating characters and enough eye roll-worthy meta jokes to fill a dozen movies.      

Most Underrated: The Disaster Artist (2017)

Much like the book it's based on, The Disaster Artist expertly threads the needle between detailing the insanity/hilarity of the chaotic production of the singular cult classic The Room and telling a surprisingly touching underdog story of a man living out his dreams to be a movie star against all odds. 

Most Overrated: The Kids Are All Right (2010)

As a Sundance-launched dramedy from 15 years ago, The Kids Are All Right has unsurprisingly faded into obscurity. However, it still managed to get nominated for multiple Oscars including Best Picture and that's enough for me to still declare it overrated. Lisa Cholodenko's film about a lesbian couple (Julianne Moore, Annette Benning) whose lives take a sudden turn when their children (Mia Wasikowska, Hutcherson) request to meet their biological sperm donor father (Mark Ruffalo) is a dull indie that takes a couple of bizarre, contrived turns that undermine its attempts to find the heart and humor in the inherently uncomfortable relationship dynamic that drives its narrative. 

2025 NFL Power Rankings: Week 13

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1.(1) Los Angeles Rams (9-2) Week 13 opponent: Carolina Panthers

2.(3) Seattle Seahawks (8-3) Week 13 opponent: Minnesota Vikings

3.(4) New England Patriots (10-2) Week 13 opponent: New York Giants

4.(2) Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) Week 13 opponent: Chicago Bears

5.(7) Denver Broncos (9-2) Week 13 opponent: Washington Commanders

6.(8) Green Bay Packers (7-3-1) Week 13 opponent: Detroit Lions

7.(6) Indianapolis Colts (8-3) Week 13 opponent: Houston Texans

8.(9) Detroit Lions (7-4) Week 13 opponent: Green Bay Packers

9.(5) Buffalo Bills (7-4) Week 13 opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers

10.(11) San Francisco 49ers (8-4) Week 13 opponent: Cleveland Browns

11.(13) Chicago Bears (9-3) Week 13 opponent: Philadelphia Eagles

12.(15) Baltimore Ravens (6-5) Week 13 opponent: Cincinnati Bengals

13.(16) Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) Week 13 opponent: Dallas Cowboys

14.(14) Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) Week 13 opponent: Las Vegas Raiders

15.(12) Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) Week 13 opponent: Buffalo Bills

16.(18) Houston Texans (6-5) Week 13 opponent: Indianapolis Colts

17.(17) Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4) Week 13 opponent: Tennessee Titans

18.(10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) Week 13 opponent: Arizona Cardinals

19.(22) Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) Week 13 opponent: Kansas City Chiefs 

20.(19) Carolina Panthers (6-6) Week 13 opponent: Los Angeles Rams

21.(21) Miami Dolphins (4-7) Week 13 opponent: New Orleans Saints

22.(23) Atlanta Falcons (4-7) Week 13 opponent: New York Jets

23.(20) Minnesota Vikings (4-7) Week 13 opponent: Seattle Seahawks 

24.(30) Cleveland Browns (3-8) Week 13 opponent: San Francisco 49ers

25.(24) Cincinnati Bengals (3-8) Week 13 opponent: Baltimore Ravens

26.(26) Washington Commanders (3-8) Week 13 opponent: Denver Broncos

27.(25) Arizona Cardinals (3-8) Week 13 opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

28.(29) New York Giants (2-10) Week 13 opponent: New England Patriots

29.(27) New Orleans Saints (2-9) Week 13 opponent: Miami Dolphins

30.(28) New York Jets (2-9) Week 13 opponent: Atlanta Falcons

31.(31) Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) Week 13 opponent: Los Angeles Chargers

32.(32) Tennessee Titans (1-10) Week 13 opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 12 Fantasy Football Winners and Losers: 2025 Edition

Quarterback

Biggest Winner: Jalen Hurts (Eagles)

The Eagles may've suffered one of the most crushing, confusing collapses of the 2025 season thus far against the Cowboys in Week 12 but at least Hurts got back in the good graces of his fantasy managers after back-to-back duds. Hurts was in peak dual-threat mode against the 'Boys anemic defense, throwing for 289 YDS and a score and rushing for 33 YDS and 2 TD's. He'll have another plus matchup when the Eagles return home to face the Bears on Friday afternoon.

Honorable Mentions: Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Matthew Stafford (Rams), Caleb Williams (Bears)

Biggest Loser: Lamar Jackson (Ravens)

While there was never any real danger of the Ravens losing to the Jets on Sunday, you wouldn't have known that by looking at the play of Jackson. The star QB had one of the most uneventful games of his career in a spot where he should've cleaned up, throwing for 153 YDS, rushing for only 11 YDS on 7 carries and failing to score a TD. About the only positive for Jackson was that he committed zero giveaways, which was good to see after his 2-INT performance against the Browns in Week 11. Jackson has been pretty unremarkable over the past 3 games and will have the difficult task of trying to right the ship on a short week as the Ravens will face the Bengals on Thanksgiving night.   

Dishonorable Mentions: Josh Allen (Bills), Brock Purdy (49ers), Jordan Love (Packers)

Running Back

Biggest Winner: Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)

Gibbs was the main reason the Lions survived a scare from the 2-win Giants as he ripped off 219 YDS and 2 TD's on just 15 carries and acted as Jared Goff's security blanket in the passing game with a career-high 11 receptions for 45 YDS and another TD. He'll remain a top 5 option for the Lions huge Thanksgiving Day divisional clash with the Packers.  

Honorable Mentions: Emmanuel Wilson (Packers), Christian McCaffery (49ers), Derrick Henry (Ravens)

Biggest Loser: D'Andre Swift (Bears)

It was a tough day at the office for Swift against the Steelers as he not only was a complete non-factor (29 scrimmage YDS on 9 touches) in the victory but ceded the bulk of the backfield snaps to Kyle Monangai after losing a fumble early in the second quarter. Swift's standing in the Bears 1-2 backfield punch will be worth monitoring as they prepare to take on his former team in Philly on Friday.     

Dishonorable Mentions: Kyren Williams (Rams), David Montgomery (Lions), Jonathan Taylor (Colts)

Wide Receiver

Biggest Winner: Jaxson Smith-Njigba (Seahawks)

The most valuable fantasy receiver of 2025 so far by a mile was brilliant once again in Week 12, carving up the Titans for 167 YDS and 2 TD's on 8 receptions. He also gained 4 YDS on his sole backfield touch of the afternoon. JSN has arguably his toughest remaining matchup of the season in Week 13 against a Vikings secondary that has only allowed 3 100+ YD games and 8 TD's to WR this year.  

Honorable Mentions: Wan'Dale Robinson (Giants), Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions), George Pickens (Cowboys)

Biggest Loser: Jordan Addison (Vikings)

J.J. McCarthy had the worst game of his terrible inaugural NFL campaign on Sunday in Green Bay and while nobody on the Vikings left this ugly affair smelling like roses, Addison suffered the most as he failed to catch his lone target. With McCarthy entering concussion protocol yesterday after reporting symptoms to team doctors on the flight back to Minneapolis and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer in line to make his first career start against the Seahawks, Addison is a clear sit for Week 13.  

Dishonorable Mentions: Stefon Diggs (Patriots), Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers), Jameson Williams (Lions)

Tight End

Biggest Winner: Hunter Henry (Patriots)

Henry ended up being the only Patriot to truly feast against the Bengals bottom-ranked defense, putting together his best outing since Week 3 against the Steelers with an impressive 7/115/1 line. He'll look to become one of the proud few Patriots pass-catchers to have back-to-back impactful games in 2025 when they take on the Giants on MNF in Week 13.  

Honorable Mentions: Colston Loveland (Bears), Trey McBride (Cardinals), George Kittle (49ers)

Biggest Loser: Mark Andrews (Ravens)

Zay Flowers was the only one to put together a respectable performance (5/58) amidst Jackson's struggles against the Jets on Sunday, which means Andrews got left out in the cold-catching just 1-of-3 targets for 9 YDS and gaining 2 YDS on a pair of carries. If Jackson can get back on track, Andrews has a dream matchup against the Bengals in Week 13 that he should be able to exploit.

Dishonorable Mentions: Dallas Goedert (Eagles), Kyle Pitts (Falcons), T.J. Hockenson (Vikings)

Defense/Special Teams

Biggest Winner: Packers

As I mentioned above, J.J. McCarthy had an awful showing in Week 12 and the Packers defense is to blame for those struggles. The league's 5th ranked scoring defense completely disrupted the flow of the Vikings offense for 60 minutes, picking up 5 sacks, 2 INT's and a fumble recovery in a 22-6 victory. The Pack will look to steal another soul on Thanksgiving when they face a Lions offense that is currently in their most vulnerable state since they became a contending team in 2023.     

Honorable Mentions: Rams, Falcons, Browns

Biggest Loser: Lions

Did the Lions defense ultimately do enough to help their team win a game that they very easily could have lost? Yes. However, it was still a pretty dispiriting performance from a group that's looked great recently despite the rash of injuries they've endured in the secondary as they surrendered 27 points and only notched a pair of positive contributions on their fantasy stat sheet (1 sack, 1 INT) against the Jameis Winston-led Giants. The always unpredictable Packers offense presents a wild card of a Week 13 matchup that will definitely test the trust some owners have in this group.    

Dishonorable Mentions: Seahawks, Eagles, Chiefs

Thomas Haden Church Ranked

Welcome to "Ranked", a weekly series where I rank a franchise or filmography from worst to best and hand out assorted related superlatives. This week, I'm profiling the work of Thomas Haden Church-whose latest project "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" releases in select theaters on Wednesday and begins streaming on Netflix on December 12th. 

Thomas Haden Church's Filmography Ranked:

14.John Carter (D)

13.Spanglish (C)

12.George of the Jungle (C)

11.Rolling Kansas (C)

10.Hellboy (C+)

9.Spider-Man 3 (C+)

8.The Peanut Butter Falcon (B-) 

7.Daddy's Home (B-)

6.We Bought a Zoo (B)

5.Spider-Man: No Way Home (B)

4.Idiocracy (B)

3.Sideways (B)

2.Easy A (B)

1.Tombstone (B+)

Top Dog: Tombstone (1993)

There was a sneaky great run of westerns in the 90's and outside of Clint Eastwood's triumphant farewell to the genre that helped turn him into an international star with Unforgiven, Tombstone just might be the best of the bunch. George P. Cosomatos, who was previously best known for his work with Sylvester Stallone on Rambo: First Blood Part II and Cobra, brings a degree of pure action movie slickness that helps it stand out from other entries in the genre and the cast filled with beloved character actors from Kurt Russell to Bill Paxton to Sam Elliott to Val Kilmer to Michael Biehn help turn a collection of real-life gunslingers into larger-than-life figures worthy of being immortalized on the big screen.       

Bottom Feeder: John Carter (2012)

One of the most infamous bombs of the 2010's is also one of my least favorite movies from that decade. Pixar vet Andrew Stanton completely faceplanted with his live-action debut, which turns a seminal sci-fi text that has inspired generations of sci-fi writers/filmmakers into a convoluted, meandering epic that fails to parlay its impressive visuals into anything that's even remotely compelling. Stanton's second ever live action feature In the Blink of an Eye is currently in post-production, so it'll be interesting to see if he's learned anything from the failure of John Carter.   

Most Underrated: We Bought a Zoo (2011)

While We Bought a Zoo may be a minor entry in the (mostly) solid filmography of Cameron Crowe, it remains a heartfelt human story that's really enjoyable to watch. Returning to the world of light, warm crowdpleasers might be the ticket Crowe needs to punch to get out of the unemployment purgatory he's been stuck in for the last decade following the release of the obscenely awful Aloha.   

Most Overrated: The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

As inherently pleasant as this dramedy about a man with a Down Syndrome (Zack Gottsagen) who escapes from an assisted living facility in Georgia and heads out on the road with a down-on-his luck fisherman (Shia LaBouef) and his kindhearted caretaker (Dakota Johnson) to fulfill his dream of going to a wrestling school in North Carolina that's run by his idol (Haden Church), this story of found family and living out your dreams simply didn't move me in the way that it did a lot of other people. Perhaps I'll give it another shot one of these days and see if I just wasn't in the mood for it when I saw it in theaters.  

Michelle Monaghan Ranked

Welcome to "Ranked", a weekly series where I rank a franchise or filmography from worst to best and hand out assorted related superlatives. This week, I'm profiling the work of Michelle Monaghan-whose latest project "The Family Plan 2" begins streaming on Apple TV+ tomorrow. 

Michelle Monaghan's Filmography Ranked:

19.Playing It Cool (C)

18.Pixels (C)

17.The Bourne Supremacy (C)

16.Mr. & Mrs. Smith (C)

15.Machine Gun Preacher (B-)

14.Unfaithful (B-)

13.Sleepless (B-)

12.Eagle Eye (B)

11.Patriots Day (B)

10.Nanny (B)

9.Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (B)

8.Constantine (B)

7.MaXXXine (B)

6.Mission: Impossible III (B)

5.Due Date (B)

4.Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol (B+)

3.Mission: Impossible-Fallout (B+)

2.Source Code (A)

1.Gone Baby Gone (A)

Top Dog: Gone Baby Gone (2007)

Ben Affleck makes one of hell a first impression as a filmmaker with this gripping, emotional and surprisingly thorny noir mystery thriller about a Boston couple who work as private investigators (Casey Affleck, Monaghan) who are hired by another couple (Amy Madigan, Titus Welliver) to locate their missing 4-year-old niece (Madeline O'Brien). It's been a minute since I've seen this tremendous movie, so a rewatch is definitely in order.      

Bottom Feeder: Playing It Cool (2015)

Playing It Cool is a romantic comedy starring Chris Evans, Monaghan, Aubrey Plaza, Topher Grace, Ioan Gruffudd and Anthony Mackie. If you haven't heard of it, there's a good reason: It effectively got buried as it was an indie production that toiled around in the ether for a few years after it wrapped shooting until Vertical picked it up and quietly put it on VOD in the spring of 2015. While it's unfortunate that any movie would meet this fate, I can't sit here with a straight face and say that it deserved better. Plain and simple, it's an instantly forgettable watch that only staves off a worse fate because the solid cast genuinely does their best to try and elevate the flat material they had to work with.     

Most Underrated: Source Code (2011)

The downward trajectory of Duncan Jones' career over the last decade or so is kind of unfathomable given how good Moon and Source Code are. I'm particularly fond of Source Code as it blends high-concept sci-fi with the urgency and propulsion of a thriller, making it a uniquely intense, entertaining viewing experience. Jones will be making his return to filmmaking with the animated feature Rogue Trooper, which is in post-production and is currently expected to release sometime next year. Fingers crossed that he's able to get his groove back.    

Most Overrated: The Bourne Supremacy (2004)

While The Bourne Ultimatum-which is often cited as one of the greatest action movies ever made-is considerably more overrated in my book, I still have plenty of gripes with the second installment of the Bourne franchise. Supremacy was the installment where Paul Greengrass got his hands on the Bourne franchise and immediately sent the series spinning into the depths of mediocrity with its flaccid pacing and relentless use of choppy, quick-cut editing that went onto become the industry standard for action movies until John Wick came along a decade later and provided a much-needed shakeup with its long takes/fluid editing. I look forward to honoring Jason Bourne by forgetting to watch the next inevitable future reboot of this franchise.