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 finished last season with a 12-5 record, marking their most wins since 1991. They also made their first playoff appearance since 2016, defeating the Buccaneers and Rams before being eliminated by the 49ers in the Conference Championship. Detroit will be looking to build off this success in 2024. The organization has kept […]
September 1, 2024
Is the U… back? Miami made one of the loudest statements with its play in the opening week of college football. The Hurricanes traveled down to the Swamp in Gainesville to face the Florida Gators. Entering as the 19th-ranked team in the country in the preseason, Miami entered this matchup as two-point favorites on the […]
August 31, 2024
Penn State entered the season as the eighth-ranked team in the country and looking to cement itself as a legitimate National Champion threat. The Nittany Lions started this journey in Morgantown against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Penn State opened up as 10-point favorites with the spread closing at -7.5 on DraftKings Sportsbook. West Virginia closed […]
August 31, 2024
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have quietly been one of the more successful franchises in the NFL in recent years. The organization has made the playoffs in each of the past four seasons, including winning the Super Bowl in 2020. While key franchise pieces like Tom Brady and Bruce Arians have moved on, the Buccaneers have […]
August 31, 2024
The 2024 NFL season will mark an era of change for the Minnesota Vikings. The organization moved on from Kirk Cousins after he spent the past six seasons in Minnesota. The 36-year-old led the organization to a 50-37-1 record during the games that he played, but suffered a torn Achilles last season. He’ll now be […]
August 31, 2024
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the largest power couple in the current celebrity scene. The star-studded duo have been publically dating for over a year and each has seen great success in seemingly every outlet they get involved in. From music to football to podcasting, the couple has money and headlines pouring in from […]
August 30, 2024
This is the best organizational outlook the Washington Commanders have had in several years. While this could all change if Jayden Daniels does not turn out to be the player they hoped for, there is still genuine buzz surrounding the franchise. The Commanders have not finished a season with a winning record since 2016. This […]
August 30, 2024
The Tennessee Titans enter this NFL season seeking an identity and long-term direction. The organization made waves this offseason by firing head coach Mike Vrabel and will enter this season in the first year of the Brian Callahan era. They also face one of the more concerning quarterback outlooks with Will Levis and Mason Rudolph […]
August 30, 2024
Few pop culture mergers have been as significant as Taylor Swift and the NFL. The country-turned-pop star has a decorated music career and a rabid fanbase, unlike any other active artist. Last year, she became a familiar face on NFL broadcasts following her blossoming relationship with Chiefs star Travis Kelce. The power couple has been […]
August 30, 2024
The Atlanta Falcons have become one of the trendiest NFL teams entering this season. After three consecutive seasons with a 7-10 record, the Falcons made some notable changes. The franchise emptied its pockets by handing Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million deal this offseason. They then made an even more surprising move by drafting Michael […]
August 28, 2024
The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2024 season with the hopes of finding stability and taking a step forward as a team. After a disastrous season in 2022 in which they went 4-12 and made a midseason coaching change, the Colts looked notably improved last year. Despite narrowly missing the playoffs with a 9-8 record, Indianapolis […]
August 28, 2024