Dan Johnson

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.

Latest articles from Dan Johnson

Red Sox vs. Royals game delayed due to inclement weather Sunday 9/13/26

MLB•MLB

Sunday's game between the Red Sox and the Royals will begin in a rain/weather delay; latest updates on start time here; latest updates on start time here.

September 13, 2026

What happened to Chris Olave? Live injury updates for Saints vs. Lions on Sunday 9/13/26

New Orleans Saints•NFL

Chris Olave is headed to the medical tent with an as-of-yet undisclosed injury; live updates on his game status here.

September 13, 2026

Will Brian Thomas Jr. bets be refunded after injury during Jaguars vs. Browns NFL Week 1?

Jacksonville Jaguars•NFL

BTJ went to the locker room with a shoulder injury in the second quarter between the Browns and the Jaguars in the second quarter; read more about his DraftKings bet refund status here.

September 13, 2026

Will Dylan Sampson bets be refunded after injury during Browns vs. Jaguars NFL Week 1?

Cleveland Browns•NFL

Dylan Sampson left the game between the Browns and the Jaguars in the first quarter; read more about his DraftKings bet refund status here.

September 13, 2026

Full Week 1 fantasy football cheatsheet: must-start WRs/RBs, FLEX rankings, injury replacements

DraftKings Fantasy Advice

Dan Johnson's back with the Sunday roundup: quick analysis for last-minute lineup must-starts, sleepers, FLEX plays, fantasy defenses, and players to stash.

September 13, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals prediction, pick for NFL Week 1 on Sunday 9/13/26

Arizona Cardinals•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for this week's NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals.

September 13, 2026

Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers prediction, pick for NFL Week 1 on Sunday 9/13/26

Green Bay Packers•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for this week's NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.

September 13, 2026

Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears prediction, pick for NFL Week 1 on Sunday 9/13/26

Carolina Panthers•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for this week's NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and the Chicago Bears.

September 12, 2026

Montana State Bobcats vs. Nevada Wolf Pack prediction, pick for College Football Week 2 on Saturday 9/12/26

College Football•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for this week's CFB game between the Montana State Bobcats and the Nevada Wolf Pack.

September 12, 2026

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. New Mexico State Aggies prediction, pick for College Football Week 2 on Saturday 9/12/26

College Football•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for this week's CFB game between the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the New Mexico State Aggies.

September 12, 2026

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Sacramento State Hornets prediction, pick for College Football Week 2 on Saturday 9/12/26

College Football•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for this week's CFB game between the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Sacramento State Hornets.

September 12, 2026