Avik Das

Expertise:
NFL, Football
Education:
South City College
Location:
Kolkata, India

Experience

Avik Das is an NFL journalist with 8 years of experience in the sports media. He currently works as the NFL contributor for Heavy Sports, where he regularly writes about the Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Chargers.

Featured in: Sportskeeda, The Sportster, The Things, Pinkvilla Media, and Essentially Sports

Avik started his sports writing career at Sportskeeda, covering a range of sports, from professional wrestling and soccer to cricket, with his articles generating 5 million reads. His writing journey continued in professional wrestling and combat sports at The Sportster before he joined the newsroom at Pinkvilla Media. His sports horizon later expanded to the NFL with Essentially Sports, where he worked in a fast-paced newsroom, covering a majority of the league's teams. He has extensively reported on the 2025 season, including the playoffs and Super Bowl LX, while giving detailed coverage on the 2026 NFL Draft.

Education

Avik studied English Literature at South City College, earning his bachelor's degree, which laid the foundation for his creativity as a journalist.

Latest Articles From Avik Das

Undrafted Lions Star Tipped for Major Position Switch in 2026

Undrafted Lions Star Tipped for Major Position Switch in 2026

Dan Campbell Hints Bold Lions Move at 2026 Preseason Games

Dan Campbell Hints Bold Lions Move at 2026 Preseason Games

Mike McDaniel Provides Key Detail Behind Justin Herbert’s Footwork Adjustment

Mike McDaniel Provides Key Detail Behind Justin Herbert’s Footwork Adjustment

Former Jaguars WR Praises Ty Simpson With Matthew Stafford Comparison

Former Jaguars WR Praises Ty Simpson With Matthew Stafford Comparison

Report: Jaguars Offensive Duo Starting to Click Again in OTAs

Report: Jaguars Offensive Duo Starting to Click Again in OTAs

Latest Analyst Rankings Reward Dan Campbell’s Impact on Lions

Latest Analyst Rankings Reward Dan Campbell’s Impact on Lions

NFL Insider Offers Fresh Insight on Sam LaPorta’s Lions Future

NFL Insider Offers Fresh Insight on Sam LaPorta’s Lions Future

Jalen Coker Drops Intriguing Bryce Young Take After Recent Contract Extension

Jalen Coker Drops Intriguing Bryce Young Take After Recent Contract Extension

Carolina Panthers Projected as Surprise Landing Spot for Brendan Sorsby

Carolina Panthers Projected as Surprise Landing Spot for Brendan Sorsby

‘We’re Not Done Adding’: Brad Holmes Teases What’s Next This Offseason

‘We’re Not Done Adding’: Brad Holmes Teases What’s Next This Offseason

Derrick Henry Makes Heartfelt Admission About Playing Jaguars in 2026

Derrick Henry Makes Heartfelt Admission About Playing Jaguars in 2026

Lions Rookie Projected to Ease Aidan Hutchinson’s Burden in 2026

Lions Rookie Projected to Ease Aidan Hutchinson’s Burden in 2026

Jared Goff Meets IShowSpeed at World Cup, Gets One Big Demand

Jared Goff Meets IShowSpeed at World Cup, Gets One Big Demand

Lions WR Says Detroit Is Fixing the ‘Little Things’ After 2025 Letdown

Lions WR Says Detroit Is Fixing the ‘Little Things’ After 2025 Letdown

Jared Goff’s Wife Christen Goff Reveals Surprising Start to Their Love Story

Jared Goff’s Wife Christen Goff Reveals Surprising Start to Their Love Story

Former NFL WR Reveals What Could Help Lions DT Alim McNeill Return to His Best

Former NFL WR Reveals What Could Help Lions DT Alim McNeill Return to His Best

Dan Campbell Drops Telling Update on Lions First-Round Pick Blake Miller

Dan Campbell Drops Telling Update on Lions First-Round Pick Blake Miller

New 2026 Projection Puts Lions QB Jared Goff in MVP Conversation

New 2026 Projection Puts Lions QB Jared Goff in MVP Conversation

Report: $96 Million Recently Traded Star Wanted to Join Chargers

Report: $96 Million Recently Traded Star Wanted to Join Chargers

Detroit Lions Urged to Make Blockbuster Maxx Crosby Move in Super Bowl Pursuit

Detroit Lions Urged to Make Blockbuster Maxx Crosby Move in Super Bowl Pursuit

‘This Could Be His Best Season:’ Justin Herbert Tipped to Thrive Under McDaniel

‘This Could Be His Best Season:’ Justin Herbert Tipped to Thrive Under McDaniel

Former Lions TE Makes Bold Statement on Detroit’s Future Under Dan Campbell

Former Lions TE Makes Bold Statement on Detroit’s Future Under Dan Campbell

Actor Anthony Anderson Fires Off Bold Lions Take Involving Matthew Stafford

Actor Anthony Anderson Fires Off Bold Lions Take Involving Matthew Stafford

Lions QB Jared Goff & Wife Christen Goff Spotted Attending Rams TE’s Wedding

Lions QB Jared Goff & Wife Christen Goff Spotted Attending Rams TE’s Wedding

Darius Slay’s Retirement Party Features Special Detroit Lions Reunion

Darius Slay’s Retirement Party Features Special Detroit Lions Reunion

Sean Payton Reveals Why Lions HC Dan Campbell’s Rise Never Surprised Him

Sean Payton Reveals Why Lions HC Dan Campbell’s Rise Never Surprised Him

Lions WR Reveals One Skill That Became His Priority to Improve This Offseason

Lions WR Reveals One Skill That Became His Priority to Improve This Offseason

Chargers Star Makes Honest Admission About HC Jim Harbaugh’s Leadership

Chargers Star Makes Honest Admission About HC Jim Harbaugh’s Leadership

Jaguars Pro Bowl DE Weighs Travis Hunter’s Impact Ahead of 2026 Return

Jaguars Pro Bowl DE Weighs Travis Hunter’s Impact Ahead of 2026 Return

Lions Sign Undrafted WR Following Season-Ending Injury to Rookie Kendrick Law

Lions Sign Undrafted WR Following Season-Ending Injury to Rookie Kendrick Law

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