Dan Johnson has been an editor, writer, and analyst for DraftKings and DraftKings Network since 2024. He’s previously held editorial posts at The Paris Review, Macmillan Publishers, Bedford/St. Martin’s Press, ASSIGNMENT Magazine, and FantasySixPack. You can find his various editorial work & writing (sports-related and non-) at all of the above.
Let’s just roll right into the regularly-scheduled programming here for fantasy football, shall we? We’ve already gotten concerning(/as of this morning, kinda reassuring?) news re. Christian McCaffrey’s “calf” (it’s his Achilles tendonitis, folks); we’ve seen an A.J. Brown dud; we’ve seen Jaydon Blue be a healthy scratch. Best laid plans, man. They’re toast already. But […]
September 5, 2025
Let’s just roll right into the regularly-scheduled programming here for fantasy football, shall we? We’ve already gotten concerning(/as of this morning, kinda reassuring?) news re. Christian McCaffrey’s “calf” (it’s his Achilles tendonitis, folks); we’ve seen an A.J. Brown dud; we’ve seen Jaydon Blue be a healthy scratch. Best laid plans, man. They’re toast already. But […]
September 5, 2025
Let’s just roll right into the regularly-scheduled programming here for fantasy football, shall we? We’ve already gotten concerning(/as of this morning, kinda reassuring?) news re. Christian McCaffrey’s “calf” (it’s his Achilles tendonitis, folks); we’ve seen an A.J. Brown dud; we’ve seen Jaydon Blue be a healthy scratch. Best laid plans, man. They’re toast already. But […]
September 5, 2025
Let’s just roll right into the regularly-scheduled programming here for fantasy football, shall we? We’ve already gotten concerning(/as of this morning, kinda reassuring?) news re. Christian McCaffrey’s “calf” (it’s his Achilles tendonitis, folks); we’ve seen an A.J. Brown dud; we’ve seen Jaydon Blue be a healthy scratch. Best laid plans, man. They’re toast already. But […]
September 5, 2025
Friday night in Evanston is not about glamour, it is about Northwestern repairing scars before Oregon arrives in Week 3. The Wildcats looked lost at Tulane, buried by five turnovers and a ground defense that conceded 269 rushing yards. Western Illinois offers no such resistance, already shredded for 441 yards in a 52-3 collapse at […]
September 5, 2025
Lights on in College Park, and the tempo jumps immediately. Maryland enters with a live-armed freshman, a deep skill rotation, and a defense that creates chaos. Northern Illinois brings toughness, gap integrity, and a September spoiler résumé built on patience. The matchup still tilts toward speed, length, and depth across four quarters. Expect Maryland to […]
September 5, 2025
Friday night in Louisville, the energy inside L&N Stadium will feel like a test disguised as a showcase. James Madison arrives unbeaten, carrying Sun Belt credibility and a reputation for punching above its weight. The Dukes just throttled Weber State for 313 rushing yards and forced three interceptions, but stepping into an ACC venue against […]
September 5, 2025
The league drops us into São Paulo(! on September 5th, 2025, no less) with stakes already humming. Neutral field, bright lights, and a rivalry dripping with baggage. Kansas City has owned seven straight, yet the Chargers’ Harbaugh era is itching for a statement. Weather sits friendly, so execution decides everything, not gusts or drizzle. That […]
September 4, 2025
Amari Cooper’s much-anticipated reunion with the Raiders proved short-lived. The veteran wideout signed a one-year deal in late August to return to the franchise that drafted him, bringing a decade of experience and over 10,000 career receiving yards back to Las Vegas. The move came as a surprise boost to a thin Raiders receiving corps […]
September 4, 2025
I’m pivoting over to NFL and college football primarily, so make sure to check out all our other fantastic baseball writers’ picks and predictions for today’s games. But I refuse to leave my MLB folks high-and-dry just because the pigskin’s live on the turf again. I’ll be running best bets, still, a few days a […]
September 3, 2025
Subbing in once more for today to start the week, this time, again, for some NRFI (No Run First Inning) bets today for Bryan Armetta. For a dang-near barren Monday slate, here are my two favorite NRFI bets below. Ahead of Saturday’s MLB action, here are two NRFI bets worth placing on DraftKings Sportsbook. Reds […]
September 1, 2025