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

Detroit Lions Receive Bold Super Bowl Projection for 2026 NFL Season

Detroit Lions Receive Bold Super Bowl Projection for 2026 NFL Season

Mike Florio Suggests Chargers Move Tied to Vikings QB Situation

Mike Florio Suggests Chargers Move Tied to Vikings QB Situation

Chargers Pro-Bowler Gives Major Injury Update After Returning to Practice

Chargers Pro-Bowler Gives Major Injury Update After Returning to Practice

Report: Detroit Lions Appoint Former Dolphins GM as New Personnel Executive

Report: Detroit Lions Appoint Former Dolphins GM as New Personnel Executive

Lions GM Brad Holmes’ Super Bowl Goal Questioned After Myles Garrett Trade

Lions GM Brad Holmes’ Super Bowl Goal Questioned After Myles Garrett Trade

‘They Are the Least Talked About:’ NFL Analyst Makes Strong Jaguars Statement

‘They Are the Least Talked About:’ NFL Analyst Makes Strong Jaguars Statement

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson Trails New Rams Star Myles Garrett, Others in Key Area

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson Trails New Rams Star Myles Garrett, Others in Key Area

Bryce Young’s Annual Camp Gets Support From Carolina Panthers Players & Coaches

Bryce Young’s Annual Camp Gets Support From Carolina Panthers Players & Coaches

‘He’s Crafty’ Detroit Lions Star Offers High Praise for New WR Greg Dortch

‘He’s Crafty’ Detroit Lions Star Offers High Praise for New WR Greg Dortch

NFL Legend Explains How Justin Herbert’s OTA Absence Differs From Travis Kelce’s

NFL Legend Explains How Justin Herbert’s OTA Absence Differs From Travis Kelce’s

Derwin James Lights Fire Under Chargers After Contract Extension News

Derwin James Lights Fire Under Chargers After Contract Extension News

Trevor Lawrence Gives His Honest Take on How WRs Can Earn Quarterback’s Trust

Trevor Lawrence Gives His Honest Take on How WRs Can Earn Quarterback’s Trust