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.
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
The Caleb Williams era has not been off to the smoothest start for the Chicago Bears. While the 1-1 record and loss to the Texans is nothing to be too concerned about, Williams has thrown for just 267 yards and two interceptions while failing to throw a touchdown two weeks into his NFL career. To […]
September 16, 2024
EDITOR’S UPDATE: The Chiefs have signed RB Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hunt ran for 411 yards with nine touchdowns for the Browns in 2023. The mad dash to the fantasy football waiver wire is becoming increasingly important each passing week. Several top selections and high-impact players have suffered injuries […]
September 16, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off with the Atlanta Falcons for the final matchup of Week 2. The bright lights of primetime are set to shine on Kirk Cousins as he plays in Philadelphia’s home opener. The most notable injury news comes on the Eagles’ side. All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown was ruled […]
September 16, 2024
The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Philadelphia to face off against the Eagles in the final game of the Week 2 NFL slate. It’s the 2024 home opener for the Eagles after they started the season in Brazil. The Falcons will have to enter enemy territory in search of their first win. Philadelphia will enter […]
September 16, 2024
The injury bug took no time in its ramp-up to the NFL season, making its impact felt in the opening two weeks. Several top fantasy football picks and NFL players have suffered injuries that will impact their seasons moving forward. One player who may be a new addition to the list is RB Joe Mixon. […]
September 16, 2024
The Baltimore Ravens entered their matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders as 9-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook and a popular survivor pool pick. Instead, the Raiders created the most significant upset of the week as +350 underdogs. Lamar Jackson ($7,700; 17.38 FPTs) became the first reigning MVP to start the following season 0-2 in 22 […]
September 15, 2024
For the city of Seattle, it is a good thing that Geno Smith ($5,500, 20.88 FPTs) didn’t write back when he was written off. Smith has done an impressive job reviving his career in a Seattle Seahawks uniform. He added another notable performance this week completing 33 of his 44 pass attempts for 327 yards […]
September 15, 2024