
Luke Hubbard is a NFL Analyst at EssentiallySports, recognized for his comprehensive coverage across the NCAA and NFL landscapes. An LSU graduate, Luke brings deep reporting experience as a writer for On SI, where he covers the Tennessee Titans, Michigan Wolverines, Baylor Bears, and Virginia Tech Hokies. Previously, he served as a contributing writer for Canal Street Chronicles at SB Nation, focusing on the New Orleans Saints since 2023. Luke has also provided in-depth LSU athletics reporting for Rivals and Athlon Sports, spanning football, basketball, baseball, and gymnastics. Luke’s journey in sports journalism began as a student intern in the LSU Athletic Communications Department, where he covered diverse sports including women’s volleyball. His bylines appear in major outlets such as Athlon Sports, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated, earning him recognition for insightful analysis and versatile game coverage. In addition to his print and digital work, Luke has contributed content to publications like Death Valley Insider, BVM Sports, and Yardbarker. Luke loves sports and the stories behind them. From NFL clashes and college rivalries to the roar of Formula 1, he chases the action with both a reporter’s tenacity and a storyteller’s heart. Based in Louisiana, he brings hometown insight with a wider perspective, giving fans sharp analysis, inside scoops, and just enough personality to keep it fun.
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NFL Playoff Picture: Predictions On Who’s In, Who’s Out After Wild Week 11
Breaking down who's still in contention for the 2025 NFL playoffs after Week 11 & which teams are predicted to top their respective divisions

Sean Payton Calls Chiefs a ‘First-Half’ Team as Andy Reid Confirms Patrick Mahomes is Calling the Shots
Sean Payton called the Kansas City Chiefs a first-half team after halftime. It was a bold decision, but his team backed him up with a win.

Fantasy Football QB Rankings: Start-Sit Advice on Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love & Others for NFL Week 12
Ranking the top 20 fantasy quarterbacks for NFL Week 12.

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Titans Nab Rueben Bain as Browns Select Fernando Mendoza
After some major shakeup in the draft order in Week 11, I went through an mocked the first 10 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Josh Allen, Dak Prescott and Myles Garrett Lead Top Performers From NFL Week 11
From Josh Allen's six-touchdown performance to Myles Garrett's four-sack effort, here were the best individual performers from Week 11.

NFL Week 12 Power Rankings: Bills & 49ers Rise, Seahawks & Commanders Fall
Read to know which team tops our power ranking this time. Here are the results of all 32 NFL teams after Week 11 on EssentiallySports.

Fantasy Football WR Rankings: Start-Sit Advice on Amon-Ra St. Brown, Stefon Diggs & Others for NFL Week 12
Here's Week 12 fantasy football WR rankings with start and sit insights for Amon-Ra St. Brown, Stefon Diggs, and other top options.

Ex-QB With Similar Path to Shedeur Sanders Breaks Down Mid-Round Rookie Struggles in the NFL
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' struggles on his NFL regular-season debut were explained by a 13-season veteran.

Bo Nix’s Fourth Quarter Greatness, Sam Darnold’s Meltdown Lead Key Takeaways From NFL Week 11
From Bo Nix's fifth game-winning drive of the season to Sam Darnold's big game let down, here were my takeaways from NFL Week 11.

A.J. Brown Confirms Drastic Personal Moves After Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Sets Clear Boundaries
A.J. Brown met with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie this week to discuss his social media outbursts and frustrations with the offense.

NFL Week 11 Fantasy Football Start-Sit: Last-Minute Advice on Jordan Love, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Others
EssentiallySports' Luke Hubbard will give you their best fantasy football starts and sits for NFL Week 11.

One Big Question Looming Over Every NFL Week 11 Game
Can the Packers and Eagles get back on track after an ugly MNF game? Can Dallas' new-look defense get a stop? All that and more.


