Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
It is tough to point any direction but Philadelphia when looking at the winners of the NBA offseason. Daryl Morey’s grand ‘cap-space plan’ has paid off as the path was laid for the max contract slot and Paul George elected to take his talents across the country to return to the Eastern Conference. The revolving […]
September 22, 2024
The NFL season is off to the races with two weeks already in the books. Nine teams remain undefeated and nine have yet to pick up their first victory so far this year. With eight games separated by spreads of three points or fewer, this will be a notable measuring stick week around the NFL. […]
September 22, 2024
It has been a frustrating start to the 2024 season for Brandon Aiyuk. Following several turbulent months of contract negotiations in which his 49ers’ future seemed in serious doubt, Aiyuk ultimately signed a four-year lucrative deal. The 26-year-old missed training camp and has been playing catch-up due to the contract situation. Through the opening two […]
September 21, 2024
It is difficult to fully set expectations for the Green Bay Packers wide receiver group. Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks each have their individual pros and cons. Each is capable of producing on any given week. This presents one of the most difficult problems for fantasy football owners. So far in […]
September 21, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles are already off to a turbulent start to their 2024 season. After coming off one of the most confusing and frustrating collapses in recent NFL history last year—in which they went from starting 10-1 to ending 11-6 and getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs—there are plenty of questions […]
September 20, 2024
There were high hopes for Terry McLaurin heading into the 2024 NFL season. The Washington Commanders’ standout has eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving in each of the past four seasons despite battling inconsistent quarterback play. However, he has not gotten off to a smooth start with new rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Through the opening two weeks […]
September 20, 2024
The Detroit Lions were a trendy pick for the team that was most expected to take the next step this season. Following their 12-5 record last year in which they lost in the NFC Conference Championship, Detroit retained the same core and is seeing some of its young players take the next step in their […]
September 20, 2024
It took just two weeks for Saquon Barkley and the Eagles to face some adversity in the 2024 season. The two-time Pro Bowl running back failed to pull in what would have been a game-clinching first-down reception late in the 4th quarter of the Eagles’ Monday Night matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. This stopped the […]
September 20, 2024
After the Patriots played spoiler to plenty of survivor pools in the opening week defeating the -345 money line favorite Cincinnati Bengals, there was even more madness in Week 2 of the NFL season. Eight underdogs produced an upset including the Ravens losing as 8.5-point favorites and -455 moneyline favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Philadelphia […]
September 18, 2024
The New York Jets and New England Patriots are set to face off to start Week 3 of the NFL season on Thursday Night Football. Despite having a much different outlook entering the season, both AFC East teams hold a 1-1 record. The matchup is set to take place at Metlife Stadium, marking the home […]
September 18, 2024
Two weeks of the NFL season are now in the books. Set to kick off Week 3 we have a familiar primetime face as Aaron Rodgers and the Jets are set to face off with the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. The Jets enter as 6-point favorites on the spread on DraftKings Sportsbook. […]
September 18, 2024