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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: For week 5 underachievers, how high is the panic meter?

Jason Asvestopoulos October 9, 2024
We have started to get a clearer picture of where each National Football League team’s season is going after the first five weeks of the season. Some squads have become pleasant surprises, whereas others have had unexpected declines. Can these next four teams rebound from a rough start, or should alarm bells echo all throughout their fanbase?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: NFL draft preview

Jason Asvestopoulos April 24, 2024
This week's edition of Helmet-to-Helmet covers the upcoming NFL Draft and gives a ten-pick mock draft, including a trade and four quarterbacks.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Snyder sells Commanders… finally

Brett Abrams April 20, 2023
After years of mediocrity, disappointment and scandals, Washington Commander Owner has finally agreed to sell the franchise to billionaire businessman Josh Harris.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: 2022-23 NFL Season Awards

Brett Abrams February 8, 2023
With the 2022-23 NFL season in the rearview, here are four awards given out to players that may or may not exist.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: It’s time to change the NFL playoffs

Brett Abrams December 7, 2022
In his final column of the semester, Brett Abrams recaps the current NFL playoff format and its flaws.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: The Legend of Taylor Heinicke

Brett Abrams December 1, 2022
Taylor Heinicke has proved himself as a reliable starter after years of being a backup option to the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans and Washington Commanders.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: NFL trade deadline

Brett Abrams November 10, 2022
Brett Abrams in this week's edition of 4th and Inches shares the biggest trades made at the NFL's trade deadline.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Midseason Report

Brett Abrams November 1, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the halfway point of the NFL season, where the Bills and Chiefs have created separation in the AFC, while the NFC East has turned into a powerhouse.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: NFL coaches on the hot seat

Brett Abrams October 18, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the NFL coaching hot seat, including Rivera's time running out, McCarthy's replacement and Hackett's disastrous start.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: An AFC team on the rise and a rookie’s remarkable journey to the field

Brett Abrams October 4, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers a sleeper team that could make the jump from worst to the playoffs, along with Brian Robinson's miraculous return to the gridiron.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Eagles spoil revenge and an AFC East thriller

Brett Abrams September 27, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers a spoiled revenge game for Carson Wentz and the Eagles, as well as an unforgettable AFC East showdown between the Bills and Dolphins.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: Early NFL offseason grades

Ethan Biddle March 16, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle grades early NFL offseason signings and acquisitions.
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