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 has been a turbulent stretch for the Phillies following the first half of the season in which they looked to be the best team in baseball. On the bright side of things, the bats have come back alive for the organization as today’s game marks the first time since 2008 the team has tallied […]
August 25, 2024
The Carolina Panthers finished last season with an NFL-worst 2-15 record. However, they did not receive the benefit of number one pick in the draft. That’s because Carolina made their all-in push for their franchise quarterback last year when they traded four draft picks and wideout DJ Moore to the Bears for the number-one pick […]
August 25, 2024
In the aftermath of one of the greatest dynasties in sports histories, the New England Patriots are still searching for their footing as the organization moves in a new direction. They are coming off a 4-13 season, which marks their fewest wins since 1992. One of the biggest changes across the NFL occurred this offseason, […]
August 25, 2024
The Jacksonville Jaguars enter this season as one of the biggest mysteries across the NFL. They have gone 9-8 the past two seasons but missed out on the playoffs last year. While many teams would still love to be in their current position, it was disappointing not to see Jacksonville take a step forward. This […]
August 25, 2024
The Cleveland Browns quietly had a really impressive season last year. They finished the season with an 11-6 record. The franchise also tallied 11 wins in 2020 but otherwise has not had a winning season since 2007. Cleveland will be looking to build off their playoff appearance last year and hope to get Deshaun Watson […]
August 24, 2024
The plug has been pulled after two seasons of the Russell Wilson experience in Denver. Sean Payton was unable to fix the former Super Bowl champion and the team limped to an 8-9 record last season after finishing last in the NFL in scoring the year prior. Denver made waves this offseason selecting Bo Nix […]
August 24, 2024
Fantasy football continues to evolve in the different formats that are available to users. The emergence of keeper and dynasty leagues for long-term commitments has grown in popularity. There are also daily options, like DraftKings DFS, where you can pick new players on an everyday basis. However, the formats for drafting season-long fantasy football leagues […]
August 24, 2024
Sometimes one selection can make or break a fantasy football season. Just as getting that late-round steal who exceeds expectations can win you the league, an early-round misstep can lose it. Most of the time, this occurs due to injury. However, every year some players simply don’t reach the expectations that had been set going […]
August 23, 2024
Every fantasy football participant has slightly different beliefs about the best way to draft. One tactic that has gained some traction in recent years is the stacking technique. This involves taking players from the same team who directly impact each other. Rather than having players who have completely independent values, stacking players makes each other’s […]
August 23, 2024
Once the must-have foundation of a fantasy football champion team, the outlook for running backs has changed greatly. Most of this change in fantasy football value with running backs has been due to the nature of the sport itself. Bellcow running backs that take the wear-and-tear on an every-down basis are becoming increasingly rare. In […]
August 23, 2024
There continue to be more and more extensive options for what to bet on. This applies to all sports, but especially in NFL scoring bets. One emerging market on DraftKings Sportsbook is the ability to wager on teams to tally at least one touchdown in every game. There is intriguing value on the board with […]
August 23, 2024