NFL Writer
Papiya Chatterjee is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports, covering breaking news, roster moves, and league storylines across all 32 teams. Previously, she was a Senior College Football Writer on the site's Trends Desk, where she played a central role in ES Behind the Scenes analysis and built a reputation for catching draft trends early. During the draft, her reporting on the surprising slides of Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, particularly Shedeur’s, sparked wide fan debate.
On the NFL beat, Papiya covers breaking news, coaching changes, and quarterback battles across the league, often pairing the hard news with the human side of a story: injuries, front-office moves, and the personal storylines that shape a player's season.
“NFL Likes Money”: Steelers’ Cam Heyward Gets Blunt on Why Paris Game Isn’t Canceled As League Shares Security Plans for Teams
Cam Heyward bluntly responded to the NFL's decision to proceed with the Paris game as league officials highlighted security plans amid unrest
“Arrowhead Stadium Is the Most Rigged Venue”: Ex-NFL Player Makes Explosive Claim About Chiefs’ Officiating Bias & How Coaches Prepared for It
Chiefs are facing issues with claims of being favored by the referees during their games in Arrowhead Stadium, and it's taking a hit on them.
NFL Shares Safety Plans to Address Growing Concerns for Steelers-Saints Game in Paris Amid Civil Unrest
The NFL is increasing security for the Steelers–Saints game in Paris as civil unrest raises concerns, with officials outlining safety plans.
NFL Issues Statement on Josh Jacobs & Jonathan Cooper’s Future Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
NFL addresses Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Cooper’s futures as both players face ongoing legal matters, with roster eligibility changing.
“Have the Same Standard”: NFL Legend Calls Out Josh Allen Bias in the League for Ignoring Bills QB’s Turnover Issues
Cris Carter demands equal standards for Josh Allen, questioning why the Bills quarterback receives less criticism when he makes mistakes.
No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Exits in Pain as Fans Rip Wizards for Playing Him in ‘Meaningless’ Preseason Finale
AJ Dybantsa exits with an injury, sparking fan backlash against Washington for playing him in a meaningless preseason finale.
“His Love Is Holding Him Back”: Ex-NFL Player Pins Blame for Justin Herbert’s Struggles on Madison Beer As Chargers QB Continues to Struggle
An ex-NFL player blames Justin Herbert’s relationship with Madison Beer for his struggles, sparking debate over the Chargers QB performance.
“That’s Why He Has Hair Loss”: Fox Host Reveals What Jerry Jones’ Obsession With Proving Himself Is Doing to Him
A Fox host links Jerry Jones’ obsession with proving himself to stress, suggesting it may be contributing to his hair loss.
“Sit Him Down”: Broncos Legend Wants Stern Move On Bo Nix After Repeated Struggles in Narrow OT Win vs. Seahawks
Broncos legend urges benching Bo Nix after repeated struggles, as Denver narrowly defeats Seattle in overtime despite offensive struggles.
Ex-FOX Analyst Mark Sanchez Reaches Settlement With Truck Driver After Stabbing Incident
Ex-FOX analyst Mark Sanchez has reached a settlement with a truck driver following an October 2025 stabbing incident in Indianapolis.
Netflix Announces Documentary Plans Involving Daejon Love Scam After 2 Dozen Women Cheated Out of $1.3M
Netflix announces a documentary on Daejon Love’s alleged scam, after two dozen women reportedly lost $1.3 million.
“Jerry Jones Actually Tried to Hire Me”: Former NFL HC Reveals He Turned Down Approach From Cowboys Over Contract Disagreement
Former NFL head coach reveals Jerry Jones approached him about coaching the Cowboys, but a contract disagreement prevented a deal.